A nationwide survey of more than 700 highway construction contractors conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS examines current work zone crash risks and safety challenges. … [Read more...] about Highway Contractors Report Growing Dangers in Work Zones as Distracted Driving and Weak Enforcement Persist, Putting Motorists at Greater Risk
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New Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcements Feature Real-Life Experiences From ARDOT’s Own Employees
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has released a series of work zone safety public service announcements (PSAs) as part of its Slow Down, Phone Down campaign. Featuring firsthand … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcements Feature Real-Life Experiences From ARDOT’s Own Employees
Amid Spike in Roadway Fatalities, Oklahoma Transportation Czar Asks Motorists to Slow Down
The article reports a sharp rise in work zone fatalities in Oklahoma, with 33 deaths recorded in 2023—an increase of 106% from the previous year, according to Transportation Secretary Tim Gatz. The … [Read more...] about Amid Spike in Roadway Fatalities, Oklahoma Transportation Czar Asks Motorists to Slow Down
Arkansas Work Zone Cameras See Handheld Device Use
The Arkansas Highway Police (AHP), a division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, has introduced new work zone camera technology capable of detecting drivers using handheld devices such as … [Read more...] about Arkansas Work Zone Cameras See Handheld Device Use
Arkansas to Use Cameras in Work Zones to Detect Handheld Phone Use
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), in partnership with the Arkansas Highway Police (AHP), is introducing new work zone camera technology to detect drivers using handheld mobile devices … [Read more...] about Arkansas to Use Cameras in Work Zones to Detect Handheld Phone Use
Work Zone Cameras Can Now Detect Drivers Using Cell Phones, ARDOT Says
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced that new work zone camera technology in Arkansas will soon detect drivers using handheld devices such as cell phones. The system, used by … [Read more...] about Work Zone Cameras Can Now Detect Drivers Using Cell Phones, ARDOT Says