Federal regulations in 23 CFR part 630 subpart J require State highway agencies to conduct a Work Zone Process Review (WZPR) every 2 years to evaluate work zone processes and procedures, as well as … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration
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Drivers Caught on Camera Speeding Through Maryland Work Zones Could Receive Fines 7x Higher
Maryland's Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller have introduced the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act of 2024, aimed at enhancing safety measures for road workers in construction zones. … [Read more...] about Drivers Caught on Camera Speeding Through Maryland Work Zones Could Receive Fines 7x Higher
Speed Detection Cameras Keeping Work Zones Safer and PennDOT Wants to Keep Them Around
This article presents insights from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) recent budget hearing, highlighting key initiatives and proposed legislative measures aimed at improving … [Read more...] about Speed Detection Cameras Keeping Work Zones Safer and PennDOT Wants to Keep Them Around
Maryland Lt. Gov. Miller Testifies in Favor of Bill to Enhance Highway Worker Safety
Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller presented the Road Worker Protection Act before a Senate committee in Annapolis, advocating for increased fines and technological measures to safeguard highway work … [Read more...] about Maryland Lt. Gov. Miller Testifies in Favor of Bill to Enhance Highway Worker Safety
Pennsylvania’s Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program
This article highlights the initiation of the Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program in Pennsylvania, a collaborative effort by PennDOT, the PA Turnpike Commission, and the Pennsylvania State Police. … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania’s Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program
Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers
This report presents proposals for temporary traffic control strategies aimed at reducing worker safety risks due to distracted driving in work zones. Development of these proposals was based on … [Read more...] about Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers