In response to a concerning increase in annual worker fatalities within U.S. roadway work zones and a lack of effective worker-centered alert systems in current practice, this study investigates how … [Read more...] about Principal Attributes of Wearable Warning Alarms to Promote Roadway Worker Safety
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Vermont Lawmakers Question Slow Rollout of Speed Cameras for Work Zones
Vermont lawmakers are expressing frustration over delays in a pilot project to install speed cameras in construction work zones, a program approved following the death of a construction flagger. The … [Read more...] about Vermont Lawmakers Question Slow Rollout of Speed Cameras for Work Zones
More Than 25,000 Warnings Issued in First Month of Safe Zones Enforcement
Indiana’s Safe Zones worksite speed control pilot program began enforcement on May 5, 2025, in the Clear Path I-465/I-69 construction zone, resulting in over 25,000 first-time speeding warnings. … [Read more...] about More Than 25,000 Warnings Issued in First Month of Safe Zones Enforcement
How Workforce Development Equipment Training Is Shaping ITD’s Future
The Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) Workforce Development Equipment Training program is strengthening the agency’s operational capabilities through the leadership of three standout trainers: … [Read more...] about How Workforce Development Equipment Training Is Shaping ITD’s Future
MDOT State Equipment Operators Roadeo Winners Announced
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) hosted its annual State Equipment Operators Roadeo on June 5 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, highlighting employee expertise in vehicle operation … [Read more...] about MDOT State Equipment Operators Roadeo Winners Announced
Nebraska DOT Holds 2025 Snowplow Roadeo Contest
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) recently hosted the 2025 Snowplow Roadeo at the Nebraska Safety Center in Kearney, showcasing the skills and safety expertise of snowplow operators … [Read more...] about Nebraska DOT Holds 2025 Snowplow Roadeo Contest