Highway work zones are locations where severe traffic crashes tend to occur. Most of the extant research on work zone crash severity neglects the discrepancy in the injuries sustained by different … [Read more...] about Driver Injury Severity Analysis of Work Zone Crashes: A Bayesian Hierarchical Generalized Ordered Probit Approach
Countermeasures
Hearing: America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety
The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit held a hearing titled "America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety," examining federal and state efforts to reduce traffic fatalities and … [Read more...] about Hearing: America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety
CDOT Launches New Safety Initiatives
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol have launched new initiatives to reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 22.5% by 2027. A key strategy … [Read more...] about CDOT Launches New Safety Initiatives
Interventions to Reduce the Speed of Cyclists in Work Zones—Cyclists’ Evaluation in a Controlled Environment
Current guidelines for work zones do not consider the needs of cyclists and pedestrians enough, which leads to unpredictable situations and a resulting higher crash risk for these road user groups. … [Read more...] about Interventions to Reduce the Speed of Cyclists in Work Zones—Cyclists’ Evaluation in a Controlled Environment
Implementing the Proven Safety Countermeasures in Work Zones Desktop Reference
The Proven Safety Countermeasures (PSCs) in Work Zones Desktop Reference is a quick reference summary of PSC applications in work zones. It addresses four key characteristics of each PSC: 1) how the … [Read more...] about Implementing the Proven Safety Countermeasures in Work Zones Desktop Reference
Implementing the Proven Safety Countermeasures in Work Zones Informational Guide
The purpose of this guide is to provide information to State and local agencies on work zone fatalities in the U.S. and the application of Safe System Approach principles to work zone planning, … [Read more...] about Implementing the Proven Safety Countermeasures in Work Zones Informational Guide