Driveway assistance devices (DADs) provide traffic control at low-volume access points on one-lane, two-way work zones without the need for flaggers. Interim approval for the optional use of DAD at … [Read more...] about Driver Comprehension of Driveway Assistance Devices for Work Zones: Evidence from a Nationwide Survey
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Washington State to Impose Fines in Work Zones Starting July as Speed Camera Program Expands
This article reports on the first-year results of Washington State’s Work Zone Speed Camera Program, launched in April 2025 to improve safety in active construction, maintenance, and emergency work … [Read more...] about Washington State to Impose Fines in Work Zones Starting July as Speed Camera Program Expands
Practices & Innovations for Queue Protection Truck Deployment in Work Zones
This interactive, half-day training in Orlando, Florida provides a comprehensive look at how Queue Protection Trucks (QPTs) are used to reduce end-of-queue crashes and enhance safety in work zones. … [Read more...] about Practices & Innovations for Queue Protection Truck Deployment in Work Zones
INDOT Introduces New Guardian Angel Safety Lights to Enhance Worker Visibility
The Indiana Department of Transportation has launched a pilot program introducing guardian angel safety lights to enhance worker visibility in work zones. These wearable devices feature flashing green … [Read more...] about INDOT Introduces New Guardian Angel Safety Lights to Enhance Worker Visibility
Use of Positive Protection Devices for Work Zone Safety
As part of the 2026 National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction, CPWR and ARTBA are hosting a webinar focused on the use of positive protection to keep workers safe in roadway … [Read more...] about Use of Positive Protection Devices for Work Zone Safety
Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) Toolkit
The Colorado Department of Transportation Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) Toolkit is a practitioner-oriented guidance document that provides comprehensive direction for planning, testing, … [Read more...] about Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) Toolkit