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
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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
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
North Carolina uses changeable message signs that display advisory information to motorists, wide pavement markings and temporary pavement markers during construction, rumble strips applied to … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Law enforcement officers issue tickets to violators in Florida. … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Alabama uses Public Safety Personnel to patrol certain work zones. These officers are on duty whenever work is being done. They are paid using normal construction project funds. … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones