This article highlights highway safety patrol innovations aimed at protecting roadside responders and improving traffic safety. The Texas Department of Transportation has equipped its HERO trucks in … [Read more...] about TxDOT Adds Protective Technology to HERO Trucks
Maintenance Equipment
Updated Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox
This document provides an update to a prior Positive Protection Toolbox publication and describes the use of positive protection as a safety feature for roadway construction and maintenance projects, … [Read more...] about Updated Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox
High-Tech Snowplows and AI Help Cities Clean up From Big Storms
The article examines how U.S. cities, led by Syracuse, New York, are modernizing snow removal operations through the use of GPS tracking, video monitoring, and artificial intelligence. These … [Read more...] about High-Tech Snowplows and AI Help Cities Clean up From Big Storms
Practices & Innovations for Queue Protection Truck Deployment in Work Zones
This interactive webinar provides a comprehensive look at how Queue Protection Trucks (QPTs) are used to reduce end-of-queue crashes and enhance safety in work zones. Participants will explore the … [Read more...] about Practices & Innovations for Queue Protection Truck Deployment in Work Zones
Evaluating the Intensity of Green Warning Light for Snowplow Trucks Using CIELAB Color Space
Snowplow Trucks (SPTs) work under extremely challenging conditions, typically traveling at lower speeds compared with other vehicles. Because of reduced speeds and poor visibility, a major safety … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Intensity of Green Warning Light for Snowplow Trucks Using CIELAB Color Space
How Workforce Development Equipment Training Is Shaping ITD’s Future
The Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) Workforce Development Equipment Training program is strengthening the agency’s operational capabilities through the leadership of three standout trainers: … [Read more...] about How Workforce Development Equipment Training Is Shaping ITD’s Future