The aim of this report was to review the literature to identify existing best practices used to prevent incursions into work zones and improve safety of road users and road workers. A systematic … [Read more...] about Inventory of Best Practices to Prevent Incursions into Work Zones – Literature Review
Countermeasures
Evaluation of Speeding and Behaviour of Drivers in Roadwork Zones
Due to the increased traffic flow, more and more roadwork zones are formed in highways. Accidents are a significant problem in all European countries in roadwork zones while noncompliance with speed … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Speeding and Behaviour of Drivers in Roadwork Zones
Continued Crashes, Injuries and a Fatality in I-75 Construction Zone Prompts Action
To address the growing number of crashes caused by speeding and distracted drivers, the Michigan Department of Transportation is implementing additional safety measures along the I-75 Rouge River … [Read more...] about Continued Crashes, Injuries and a Fatality in I-75 Construction Zone Prompts Action
Looking Deep into the Eyes: Green Light on TMAs Could be Another Option for DOTs
Truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) has been used as a countermeasure to help improve safety in mobile work zones. However, 139 TMA crashes occurred in Missouri from 2012 to 2017 with distracted driving … [Read more...] about Looking Deep into the Eyes: Green Light on TMAs Could be Another Option for DOTs
ODOT Making Changes After Eighth Crashes off I-270
Eight trucks went off the highway since April. Those crashes have coincided with highway lanes narrowing and shifting caused by an I-270 widening project. To prevent such crashes in the future, Ohio … [Read more...] about ODOT Making Changes After Eighth Crashes off I-270
Estimating the Safety Effects of Work Zone Characteristics and Countermeasures: A Guidebook
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 869: Estimating the Safety Effects of Work Zone Characteristics and Countermeasures: A Guidebook provides practitioners who … [Read more...] about Estimating the Safety Effects of Work Zone Characteristics and Countermeasures: A Guidebook