On 9 September 2004, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) updated CFR 630 Subpart J, the rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility (the Rule). The Rule, an updated version of the "Traffic Safety in … [Read more...] about Making Work Zones Work Better: The Final Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
Laws and Legislation
Tougher MoDOT Work Zone Law to Take Effect
Motorists who injure or kill a highway worker will lose their license for a year and be fined up to $10,000, under the new Missouri state law that took effect Aug. 28. "This new law will make work … [Read more...] about Tougher MoDOT Work Zone Law to Take Effect
PennDOT Conducting On-line Survey to Gauge Awareness of Work Zone Safety Laws
PennDOT is conducting an on-line survey to measure public awareness of Pennsylvania's work zone laws. The 11-question survey asks drivers about their knowledge of work zone driving requirements and … [Read more...] about PennDOT Conducting On-line Survey to Gauge Awareness of Work Zone Safety Laws
Estimation of Traffic Impacts at Work Zones: State of the Practice
Assessing the safety and mobility impacts of work zones across the project development phases of road construction and maintenance projects is an emphasis area of the Federal Highway Administration's … [Read more...] about Estimation of Traffic Impacts at Work Zones: State of the Practice
Motorists Must Use Headlights in PA Construction Zones
Pennsylvania motorists must make sure their headlights are on when traveling through work zones under a broader transportation law that goes into effect Friday. A violation is punishable by a fine of … [Read more...] about Motorists Must Use Headlights in PA Construction Zones