This two-hour seminar provides an overview of basic traffic control and safety procedures for short-term work zones. The latest in traffic control devices and safety devices are presented, including … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Safety Overview for Managers and Lead Workers
Communication and Control
Work-Zone Safety, Temporary Traffic Control, and Flagging Online Training Series
This online video training series covers the key elements required for temporary traffic control, safety, and flagging. Its goal is to provide flexible, timely, and accessible training that helps keep … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Safety, Temporary Traffic Control, and Flagging Online Training Series
Seeing Orange and White Lines on the Freeway? Here’s What They Mean
Transportation officials in Southern California are piloting a new strategy to improve safety in construction zones by using orange and white lane striping. Initiated in late 2021 on the 5 Freeway in … [Read more...] about Seeing Orange and White Lines on the Freeway? Here’s What They Mean
Talking Michigan Transportation: Slow but Steady Progress on Legislation to Protect Road Workers
The Michigan Senate committee recently advanced legislation to authorize automated technology for enforcing speed limits in construction zones, following the successful example of states like … [Read more...] about Talking Michigan Transportation: Slow but Steady Progress on Legislation to Protect Road Workers
Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
Work zones are often sites of preventable accidents due to distracted or impaired driving, as demonstrated by a series of crashes on State Route 28 in Douglas County in September 2023. Despite … [Read more...] about Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
Improving Road Worker Safety on the M1
The M1 Pacific Motorway in Australia is a critical route connecting Sydney with Newcastle, but poses significant risks to road workers due to live traffic conditions. In collaboration with Transport … [Read more...] about Improving Road Worker Safety on the M1