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
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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
Addressing Work Zone Speed and Safety Webinar
This 90-minute workshop discussed the effectiveness of various work zone countermeasures used to reduce speeds and address crashes in work zones. General countermeasures, such as dynamic speed … [Read more...] about Addressing Work Zone Speed and Safety Webinar
Work Zone Intrusion Countermeasure Identification, Assessment, and Implementation Guidelines
In this report, Texas Transportation Institute researchers documented the efforts undertaken to investigate and categorize the different types of work zone intrusion crashes that occur on California … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Countermeasure Identification, Assessment, and Implementation Guidelines