Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm signed signed into law two bills that stiffen the penalties for injuring or killing another person in a Michigan road construction work zone. The legislation (Public Acts 296 … [Read more...] about New Laws Expected to Improve Safety in Michigan Road Construction Work Zones
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Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones – A Summary Report
This study quantifies benefits of ITS deployments for work zone applications and also documents key lessons learned from previous experience. Agencies interested in deploying similar systems can … [Read more...] about Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones – A Summary Report
Portable Traffic Lights Make Work Zone Traffic Safer
North Carolina has used solar powered portable traffic lights in place of flaggers for a roadway construction project in Raleigh. Instead of three flagmen, there is one light operator who watches the … [Read more...] about Portable Traffic Lights Make Work Zone Traffic Safer
Transportation Management Plans: Efforts in Missouri
This presentation discusses different strategies to manage work zone impacts of significant projects. Criteria for significant projects are also included. … [Read more...] about Transportation Management Plans: Efforts in Missouri
No Speed Limit Signs in Construction Zones
Some motorists want to know why there are no speed limit signs posted in a work zone along route 400. Captain Steven Nigrelli with the New York State Police said there are actually two types of … [Read more...] about No Speed Limit Signs in Construction Zones
Fines for Speeding Through Iowa Work Zones Rise
Starting July 1, 2008, drivers caught speeding in an Iowa construction zone will pay more than double the current fine. Signs that say "Work Zone: $1,000 Max Fine for Speeding. Other Fines Double" … [Read more...] about Fines for Speeding Through Iowa Work Zones Rise