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
Construction and Maintenance Personnel
Training and Certification of Construction Inspectors for Transportation Infrastructure
This report details the process for developing NCHRP Research Report 1027: Guide to Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Construction Inspectors that presents a systematic process to establish and … [Read more...] about Training and Certification of Construction Inspectors for Transportation Infrastructure
Look at Highway Work Zones From My Perspective: NJDOT crew supervisor shares first-hand experiences from 15 years spent working on state and interstate highways
This article offers a poignant firsthand account from a New Jersey Department of Transportation employee, shedding light on the often-overlooked dangers faced by highway workers. Through the lens of … [Read more...] about Look at Highway Work Zones From My Perspective: NJDOT crew supervisor shares first-hand experiences from 15 years spent working on state and interstate highways
Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews
In comparable private sectors, incentive and disincentive programs have effectively promoted safe behaviors by employees. However, state departments of transportation (DOTs) have unique limitations … [Read more...] about Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews
Evaluation of End-of-Queue Crash Mitigation Strategies at Flagging Stations on Two-Lane Roads
The objective of this research project was to identify and evaluate strategies to mitigate end-of-queue crashes at flagging stations on two-lane roads. The research team evaluated the following … [Read more...] about Evaluation of End-of-Queue Crash Mitigation Strategies at Flagging Stations on Two-Lane Roads
Effectiveness of Lighted Work Zone Apparel: Effects on Visibility
The goal of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of lighted work zone apparel under realistic conditions. More specifically, the goal is to compare the effectiveness of various kinds of lighted … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Lighted Work Zone Apparel: Effects on Visibility