This field study sought to evaluate select strategies for improving compliance with work zone speed limits, which included a speed feedback trailer (SFT) and active police enforcement. The initial … [Read more...] about Effects of Speed Feedback Trailer Positioning and Police Enforcement on Vehicular Speeds in Freeway Work Zone Lane Closures
Management and Organization
Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users
The Work Zone Management (WZM) Capability Maturity Framework (CMF) assesses the capability of an agency to effectively manage work zone traffic, which includes assessing work zone impacts and … [Read more...] about Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users
Drivers Caught on Camera Speeding Through Maryland Work Zones Could Receive Fines 7x Higher
Maryland's Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller have introduced the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act of 2024, aimed at enhancing safety measures for road workers in construction zones. … [Read more...] about Drivers Caught on Camera Speeding Through Maryland Work Zones Could Receive Fines 7x Higher
Caltrans, OTS Unveil New Student-Named Work Zone Safety Mascot Published
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Office of Traffic Safety have introduced Safety Sam, a new safety cone mascot aimed at raising public awareness to protect … [Read more...] about Caltrans, OTS Unveil New Student-Named Work Zone Safety Mascot Published
Work Zone Safety Dog Made an Alabama Trooper
Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama bestowed the honorary title of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) trooper upon Millie, the Work Zone Safety Dog, recognizing her invaluable contributions to promoting … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Dog Made an Alabama Trooper
WZ Work Zone Flagger 4th Ed Instructor Development Course
The NSC Work Zone Flagger Instructor program is an introductory course that teaches roadway personnel to provide safe passage of traffic through and around temporary traffic control work zones. The … [Read more...] about WZ Work Zone Flagger 4th Ed Instructor Development Course