The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently purchased drones with LiDAR (light detection and ranging) to add to their fleet of vehicles that use the LiDAR to take measurements and map … [Read more...] about MDOT Using LiDAR Technology for Road Construction
Inspection
Road Safety Audit: Twin Ports Interchange Work Zone
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 1 (Duluth region) is rebuilding the I-35, I-535, and US Highway 53 interchange in the city of Duluth, Minnesota. This interchange is known … [Read more...] about Road Safety Audit: Twin Ports Interchange Work Zone
Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
The Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies was developed under the 2016 Federal Highway Administration Work Zone Safety Grant No. 693JJ31750003 awarded to Iowa State … [Read more...] about Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
Safe Roads by Design™: Making Roads Safe for all Users
The International Road Federation (IRF) On-line Safe Roads by Design™: Making Roads Safe for all Users certified training program is one of the most comprehensive on-line road safety training programs … [Read more...] about Safe Roads by Design™: Making Roads Safe for all Users
ARTBA Trenching and Excavation Awareness Level Training / AECCT Capacitación Sobre Excavación y Zanjas
This half-day training is a comprehensive training program developed to educate on the hazards found in trench and excavation work in the transportation construction industry. It is offered by the … [Read more...] about ARTBA Trenching and Excavation Awareness Level Training / AECCT Capacitación Sobre Excavación y Zanjas
Immersive Virtual Reality Training for Inspecting Flagger Work Zones
Construction and maintenance work on roads pose safety risks to both drivers and workers. The responsible agencies regularly inspect work zones for compliance with traffic control and signage … [Read more...] about Immersive Virtual Reality Training for Inspecting Flagger Work Zones