According to statistics from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), each year approximately 17% of all work zone fatalities are pedestrians. People who are visually impaired often encounter … [Read more...] about Development of a Navigation System Using Smartphone and Bluetooth Technologies to Help the Visually Impaired Navigate Work Zones Safely
Communication Systems
Push is on to Toughen Work Zone Laws
Minnesota contractors showed support for the proposed legislation that would make it illegal for motorists to use cell phones, including hands-free devices, in a road construction work zone when … [Read more...] about Push is on to Toughen Work Zone Laws
Bill Would Ban Cellphones in Highway Construction Zones
A bill proposed by Wisconsin State Senator Jerry Petrowski prohibits the use of a cell phone while driving in construction zones, unless it is a hands-free device or the user is making an emergency … [Read more...] about Bill Would Ban Cellphones in Highway Construction Zones
Cell Phone Ban Doesn’t Apply to All Construction Zones
Illinois law states drivers are not allowed to use cell phones while in a construction zone where the speed is reduced. An Illinois Senate Committee is looking into redefining "work zone" so that the … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Ban Doesn’t Apply to All Construction Zones
Join ABC 7 Traffic Trackers on Waze App
Chicago's ABC7 has an exclusive interactive application called Waze that gives drivers real-time updates of all the road conditions and travel alerts. The application is available free for download to … [Read more...] about Join ABC 7 Traffic Trackers on Waze App
MoDOT Launches Smartphone App to Check State Road Conditions
The Missouri Department of Transportation has launched a smartphone application that allows users to check the latest information on road conditions, work zones, flooding and incidents. The free … [Read more...] about MoDOT Launches Smartphone App to Check State Road Conditions