The Pokemon Go game has caused some safety issues. Local Michigan traffic reporter Robb Westaby went out and conducted interviews to find out how many of these digital creatures could be found in … [Read more...] about VIDEO: A Dangerous Game … Playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in Road Construction Sites
Distracted Driving
Distracted Driver Speeds Around Work Zones
With technology more accessible and ubiquitous, drivers have an ever increasing number of methods with which to be distracted from the task of driving. In addition to more traditional distraction … [Read more...] about Distracted Driver Speeds Around Work Zones
Evaluation of Mobile Work Zone Alarm Systems
Maintenance of highways often involves mobile work zones for various types of low speed moving operations such as striping and sweeping. The speed differential between the moving operation and … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Mobile Work Zone Alarm Systems
California DOT Launches Interactive Game to Teach Teen Drivers Safe Driving Skills in Highway Work Zones
In an effort to fight distracted driving and raise public awareness during National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 19-25, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is joining with the … [Read more...] about California DOT Launches Interactive Game to Teach Teen Drivers Safe Driving Skills in Highway Work Zones
State Launches Work Zone Safety Campaign
A statewide safety campaign asking motorists to hang up their phones and pay attention in work zones begins June 9 and will continue through the construction season. The campaign is part of the … [Read more...] about State Launches Work Zone Safety Campaign
“Orange Cones, No Phones”
The work zone safety campaign kicked-off June 9, 2014 in District 6 and District 7 and will continue around the state through the construction season. Motorists driving across Minnesota are expected … [Read more...] about “Orange Cones, No Phones”