Nebraska uses changeable message signs, reduced speed zones, doubled fines for speeding in a work zone, and some law enforcement presence. … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
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Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
New Hampshire, in cooperation with FHWA, developed work zone traffic control standard plans illustrating placement of permanent construction signing, lane shifts, lane closures and certain amendments … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Work zone speed limit
In Wisconsin, the design speed generally used for designing work zone geometrics is the same speed used for normal roadway conditions. There is no set statewide work zone speed limit, and reductions … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
Dedicated police services on department construction projects
Dedicated police services are considered for very difficult projects with unique situations and special operations that require extraordinary amounts or duration of police assistance. Priority is … [Read more...] about Dedicated police services on department construction projects
Report on the Use of Police Details for Traffic Control on Federally-aided Highway Construction Projects in the State of Massachusetts
In response to a memo sent by the United States Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General, "FHWA established a team to review the use of police details on federal-aid highway projects … [Read more...] about Report on the Use of Police Details for Traffic Control on Federally-aided Highway Construction Projects in the State of Massachusetts
California’s Work Zone Enforcement Experience
This article describes the cooperative efforts between the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to mitigate the adverse impacts of work zones … [Read more...] about California’s Work Zone Enforcement Experience