Based on the work zone crash data from the web sites of the Federal Highway Administration's Work Zone Mobility and Safety Program and the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, a high … [Read more...] about Work Zones in High Gear
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Emergency Managers and First Responders Use Twitter and Facebook to Update Communities
"Social media" or "Web 2.0" have often been considered as the tools for citizens to talk to friends. This article discusses how fire departments or emergency management offices are using those tools … [Read more...] about Emergency Managers and First Responders Use Twitter and Facebook to Update Communities
Integrated Work Zone Safety Management System and Analysis Tools
In Florida, despite recent efforts to improve work zone safety, the number of crashes and fatalities at work zones has increased continuously over several past years. For addressing the existing … [Read more...] about Integrated Work Zone Safety Management System and Analysis Tools
Accidents in Work Zones a Concern: With More Projects Planned, the Danger for Road Crews Increases
The number of work zone accidents in Oklahoma has increased almost every year since 2003, 2007 being the highest. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has increased Oklahoma Department of … [Read more...] about Accidents in Work Zones a Concern: With More Projects Planned, the Danger for Road Crews Increases
State’s Work Zone Crashes Decline; Driver Behavior Still a Concern
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently released the 2008 crash data, which shows a 9 percent decrease in the total number of crashes in work zones statewide. In an effort to promote … [Read more...] about State’s Work Zone Crashes Decline; Driver Behavior Still a Concern
Gresham Man Dies in Oregon Highway Work Zone Crash
An Oregon Gresham-area man died when his pickup collided into the a stopped Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) highway maintenance truck in a work zone. This was the second traffic crash … [Read more...] about Gresham Man Dies in Oregon Highway Work Zone Crash