This report introduces practitioners to the procedure for evaluating work zone countermeasures using existing Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) and the procedures for developing new work zone CMFs. … [Read more...] about Development and Application of Work Zone Crash Modification Factors (2nd Ed.)
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Case Studies of Innovative Low-Cost Work Zone Strategies
Michigan State University (MSU) hosted a free webinar featuring case studies of innovative, low-cost work zone management strategies. This webinar presented material developed by Timothy Gates and … [Read more...] about Case Studies of Innovative Low-Cost Work Zone Strategies
Instructing the Implementing Safe Work Zone Operations Strategies Training Course
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
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