This report presents proposals for temporary traffic control strategies aimed at reducing worker safety risks due to distracted driving in work zones. Development of these proposals was based on … [Read more...] about Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers
Countermeasures
New York Says Work Zone Speed Camera Pilot Program Has Been Effective
This article examines the implementation and impact of New York's Automated Work Zone Speed Monitoring Pilot Program, initiated in response to the tragic death of highway maintenance worker Patrick … [Read more...] about New York Says Work Zone Speed Camera Pilot Program Has Been Effective
Effectiveness of Speed Management Methods in Work Zones
Management of speeds is a significant component of any strategy to reduce work zone crashes. The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of speed management countermeasures, such … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Speed Management Methods in Work Zones
Identification of National Work Zone Safety Objectives and Activities: Summary Report
This summary report documents the results of an effort to develop a list of needs, objectives, and activities for enhancing safety in and around work zones nationally. The report aims to assist … [Read more...] about Identification of National Work Zone Safety Objectives and Activities: Summary Report
Assessing the Effectiveness of Centerline Rumble Strips Accounting for Winter Maintenance Operational Levels on Wyoming Highways Using Before–After Empirical Bayes
Lane departure crashes account for more than 50% of traffic fatalities in the US. Among the different roadway treatments, rumble strips was found to be cost-effective. Centerline rumbles strips … [Read more...] about Assessing the Effectiveness of Centerline Rumble Strips Accounting for Winter Maintenance Operational Levels on Wyoming Highways Using Before–After Empirical Bayes
Countermeasures to Reduce Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) Crashes: A State-of-the-Art Review
To support worker and driver safety, this study conducted a comprehensive literature review to identify methods of enhancing TMA visibility, improving work zone configurations, and ensuring worker … [Read more...] about Countermeasures to Reduce Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) Crashes: A State-of-the-Art Review