The original Older Driver Highway Design Handbook was published by FHWA in 1998 (FHWA-RD-97-135). The 2nd edition, titled Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians (FHWA-RD-01-103) was … [Read more...] about Handbook for Designing Roadways for the Aging Population
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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
Motorists’ Understanding of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Work Zones
Automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) are designed to be operated remotely by a flagger positioned outside the travel lanes and thus to reduce their exposure to vehicular traffic. There are two … [Read more...] about Motorists’ Understanding of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Work Zones
Work Zone Clearinghouse Calls on Teens to Make this the Safest Summer Ever
The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse and the National Organizations for Youth Safety kicked off Global Youth Traffic Safety Month in Washington, D.C. this week. As part of the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Clearinghouse Calls on Teens to Make this the Safest Summer Ever
Suspected Drunk Driver Plows Through Caltrans Work Zone
A vehicle with 6 occupants entered a freeway closure where a Caltrans crew was working, struck a tractor-trailer in the work zone, and rolled over. All of the occupants were transported to the … [Read more...] about Suspected Drunk Driver Plows Through Caltrans Work Zone
Driving Performance of Drug-Impaired Bus Drivers in Work Zone Areas
There are several safety issues in work zone areas due to decrease in lane width, and presence of large equipment and on-site workers. The safety issues are compounded for drivers that are also drug … [Read more...] about Driving Performance of Drug-Impaired Bus Drivers in Work Zone Areas