An instructional letter establishing rules and procedures for Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) employees to plan for and obtain work zone traffic control assistance from the … [Read more...] about Rules and procedures for Washington State Department of Transportation employees to plan for and obtain work zone traffic control assistance from the Washington State Patrol
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement officers (with patrol car)
In Ohio, in addition to the requirements of 614 and the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD), a uniformed law enforcement officer (and official patrol car with working top-mounted … [Read more...] about Law enforcement officers (with patrol car)
Prevention of work zone related injuries and fatalities
The Washington DOT Work Zone Safety Task Force is dedicated to the prevention of work zone related injuries and fatalities. Established in August 1993, the task force was created to examine work zone … [Read more...] about Prevention of work zone related injuries and fatalities
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Minnesota uses off-duty state patrol officers to reduce vehicle speeds in work zones by parking at the start or throughout the construction area. Lower speeds lead to fewer crashes. Also, the … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Construction Zone Traffic Control Program
The Alabama DOT and Alabama Department of Public Safety participate in a traffic safety program called the Construction Zone Traffic Control Program. This program allows troopers to work extra-duty … [Read more...] about Construction Zone Traffic Control Program
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Indiana DOT uses the "Indiana Lane Merge" (now called Dynamic Lane Merge System). Also: 1. Flashing signs indicating reduced work zone speeds when work is in progress. 2. Higher fines in work zones … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones