The Work Zone Management (WZM) Capability Maturity Framework (CMF) assesses the capability of an agency to effectively manage work zone traffic, which includes assessing work zone impacts and … [Read more...] about Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users
Communication and Control
When Road Construction Meets the Railroad: Flagging Coordination Practices
Railroads often require flaggers to be present during construction projects that are within or near a railroad right-of-way. Specially certified railroad flaggers hold trains clear of the work limits, … [Read more...] about When Road Construction Meets the Railroad: Flagging Coordination Practices
Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones
Lane departure crashes are a leading cause of fatalities and injury crashes on roadways. To solve this problem, innovative marking in the form of contrasted white on concrete sections and orange … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones
Development of Design Guidance for Smart Work Zone Systems
Smart work zone (SWZ) systems are designed to provide real-time roadway information to better inform motorists, encourage them to take alternate routes, reduce their frustrations, reduce roadway … [Read more...] about Development of Design Guidance for Smart Work Zone Systems
Design of an Alternative Work Zone Attenuator Device
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) currently uses dump-trucks as shadow vehicles to mount crash attenuators in a work zone. When used in work zones, these dump trucks may become damaged … [Read more...] about Design of an Alternative Work Zone Attenuator Device
Study: Self-Driving Trucks Can Boost Work Zone Safety
A study conducted by the University of Missouri underscores the potential of using self-driving trucks as follower vehicles to enhance safety in highway work zones. Henry Brown, a research engineer at … [Read more...] about Study: Self-Driving Trucks Can Boost Work Zone Safety