The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act, signed into law by Kay Ivey, establishes a pilot program allowing automated speed enforcement cameras in interstate work zones. The legislation, sponsored by Josh … [Read more...] about Ivey Signs Bill to Allow Speed Cameras Ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week
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WSDOT Reveals Results of Work Zone Speed Camera Program, Plans for Expansion
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports significant progress from its work zone speed camera program one year after implementation, with speeding rates in monitored work … [Read more...] about WSDOT Reveals Results of Work Zone Speed Camera Program, Plans for Expansion
NY Transportation Officials Push Highway Worker Safety Measures
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez visited Plattsburgh to advocate for enhanced roadway safety measures included in the governor’s budget, with a focus on … [Read more...] about NY Transportation Officials Push Highway Worker Safety Measures
Illustrating the Impact of Implementing Work Zones, Adjusting Work Patterns and Optimizing Crew Starting Positions to Minimize Spatial Conflicts
Purpose The construction industry frequently encounters problems with low productivity leading to delays in project schedules. This delay is often addressed by increasing manpower to perform adjacent … [Read more...] about Illustrating the Impact of Implementing Work Zones, Adjusting Work Patterns and Optimizing Crew Starting Positions to Minimize Spatial Conflicts
Driver Comprehension of Driveway Assistance Devices for Work Zones: Evidence from a Nationwide Survey
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