This one-day course provides safety managers, operations managers, engineers, directors, and other interested and qualified individuals responsible for instructing Implementing Safe Work Zone … [Read more...] about Instructing the Implementing Safe Work Zone Operations Strategies Training Course
Countermeasures
Quick Reference Guide for Work Zone Crash Modification Factors
This quick reference guide provides a table summarizing the values for Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) for various work zone countermeasures. The guide also includes two step-by-step examples to … [Read more...] about Quick Reference Guide for Work Zone Crash Modification Factors
Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
This webinar is geared towards engineers, technicians, and practitioners working for local and state DOTs who are interested in learning more about available low cost work zone strategies and their … [Read more...] about Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
An Optimization Methodology to Improve Work Zone Safety Within a Limited Budget in a Roadway Network
In the U.S., total 94,000 crashes (Fatal 710, Injury 36,290, and PDO 57,000) occurred in work zones in 2017. The economic cost to these crashes is estimated at nearly $17.5 billion. Data revealed that … [Read more...] about An Optimization Methodology to Improve Work Zone Safety Within a Limited Budget in a Roadway Network
An Optimization Model to Determine an Appropriate Budget for Improving Work Zone Safety
In order to keep up with demand, government agencies must maintain and rehabilitate roadways so the supply to the public is met. However, while maintaining and rehabilitating roadways, work zones are … [Read more...] about An Optimization Model to Determine an Appropriate Budget for Improving Work Zone Safety
Work Zone Crashes Climb During Pandemic, Even as Traffic Ebbs
Work zone crashes and fatalities have increased in some states during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the drop in traffic. Highway workers are at more risk than ever as distracted drivers speed through … [Read more...] about Work Zone Crashes Climb During Pandemic, Even as Traffic Ebbs