This podcast features Gregg Brunner, chief operations officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), reflecting on two recent fatal crashes in or near highway work zones. Brunner … [Read more...] about Talking Michigan Transportation: After a Series of Work-Zone Crashes, What Can Be Done?
Highway Safety
The Loop 07.18.25
District crews team up for an emergency pavement repair, a major milestone for a downtown Columbus project, and a reminder about work zone safety. … [Read more...] about The Loop 07.18.25
Pedestrian Safety During Road Construction Works Along Federal Route (F050)
This study assesses the low level of safety of Federal Route (F050) in the Parit Raja area, specifically within road construction zones for pedestrian road users. It addresses the research gap … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Safety During Road Construction Works Along Federal Route (F050)
Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
Connected and Smart Work Zones (CSWZ) represent the future of work zones, utilizing technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity among workers. However, research on leveraging … [Read more...] about Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
Remotely Controlled Traffic Signals Paving Future of Highway Construction Safety
At the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) conference in Missoula, Montana, roadway safety took center stage with the unveiling of an innovative, remotely … [Read more...] about Remotely Controlled Traffic Signals Paving Future of Highway Construction Safety
CDOT Adds New Technology After a “Record-Breaking Year for Work Zone Fatalities.”
In response to an alarming spike in work zone incidents, which include nearly 600 crashes and 31 fatalities across Colorado in 2024, the Colorado Department of Transportation has initiated a new speed … [Read more...] about CDOT Adds New Technology After a “Record-Breaking Year for Work Zone Fatalities.”