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
Countermeasures
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
INDOT to Roll Out New Work Zone Safety Measures Next Year
Republican Jon Ford's bill on using cameras to catch speeders faced pushback in legislature. INDOT plans to roll out other new safety measures in work zones next year, which include additional police … [Read more...] about INDOT to Roll Out New Work Zone Safety Measures Next Year
Discussion of Active Safety Countermeasures of Motorway Work Zone
A series of comparison analyses of work zone configurations, traffic organizations and work management among China and oversea countries are carried out. Taking into consideration of human, vehicles, … [Read more...] about Discussion of Active Safety Countermeasures of Motorway Work Zone