Work zones can have a significant impact on travel to and from polling places by all types of travelers, including motorists, transit riders, and vulnerable road users (VRUs). The Federal Highway … [Read more...] about Managing Work Zones for Improved Vulnerable Road User Access to Voting Day: Information Brief
Cyclists
Crash Tests to Evaluate the Design of Temporary Traffic Control Devices for Increased Safety of Cyclists at Road Works
In Sweden there is an on-going process to formulate a national standard regulating the design of temporary traffic control devices used on pedestrian and bicycle paths. This paper presents results … [Read more...] about Crash Tests to Evaluate the Design of Temporary Traffic Control Devices for Increased Safety of Cyclists at Road Works
Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodation
Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodation
Accessibility in Work Zones
High-quality pedestrian and bicycle access in work zones begins with policy that is carried out consistently throughout planning, project development and construction. This webinar, sponsored by the … [Read more...] about Accessibility in Work Zones
Cycling Into Construction Zones to Get Pricey
The City of Calgary is cracking down on cyclists who pedal into work zones. Signs telling cyclists to dismount, usually because of a narrowed pathway shared with civilians, are being ignored. Bylaw … [Read more...] about Cycling Into Construction Zones to Get Pricey
Motorists and Cyclists Are Urged to Be Aware in Cone Zones
Currently several construction projects are under way on Highway 49 in the Auburn area, California. Those work zones provide a challenge for both motorists and bicyclists. California Department of … [Read more...] about Motorists and Cyclists Are Urged to Be Aware in Cone Zones