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
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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
Washington State to Impose Fines in Work Zones Starting July as Speed Camera Program Expands
This article reports on the first-year results of Washington State’s Work Zone Speed Camera Program, launched in April 2025 to improve safety in active construction, maintenance, and emergency work … [Read more...] about Washington State to Impose Fines in Work Zones Starting July as Speed Camera Program Expands
Connected Work Zone Research Wins Grant
Ver-Mac and the ARTBA Foundation have partnered to study the safety benefits of connected work zone technology, supported by a grant from the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI). The research will deploy … [Read more...] about Connected Work Zone Research Wins Grant
The Effect of Advance Warning Systems on Headway Distributions in High-Speed Work Zones
In work zone traffic management, warning systems provide road users with real-time traffic conditions through messages or signals. This process aims to adjust driver speeds and headway distribution to … [Read more...] about The Effect of Advance Warning Systems on Headway Distributions in High-Speed Work Zones