The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) would like to advise snowmobilers that riding in recent road construction areas are hazardous and should be avoided. There are several locations … [Read more...] about Road Construction Areas are Hazardous for Snowmobilers
Management and Organization
Operation Big Switch: Successful Implementation of an Express Lane Concept to Manage Freeway Traffic During a Major Construction Phase
As work progressed on the $200 million reconstruction and expansion effort on the U.S. 59 Southwest Freeway in Houston, it was recognized that it was possible for each contractor to concurrently … [Read more...] about Operation Big Switch: Successful Implementation of an Express Lane Concept to Manage Freeway Traffic During a Major Construction Phase
Workshop Report: Interaction with Public and Highway Users
It was unanimously agreed that to make any public information drive successful we must identify the areas that pose the most problems to drivers in work zones. This process begins with compiling far … [Read more...] about Workshop Report: Interaction with Public and Highway Users
Oregon’s QuickFax Service
Commercial truckers can get up-to-the-minute information on closures and traffic delays on Oregon State highways through the Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) QuickFax service. Bulletins … [Read more...] about Oregon’s QuickFax Service
Interaction with Public and Highway Users – Workshop Report
This workshop offered participants discussions on two primary topics: public information and enforcement techniques. The main recommendation offered by participants was that FHWA and NHTSA should … [Read more...] about Interaction with Public and Highway Users – Workshop Report
Planning a Trip? Let MDOT and the New Lane Closure Web Site Help Avoid Construction Delays
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced the availability of the latest advancement in spreading the word to motorists in West Michigan. The lane closure information page includes … [Read more...] about Planning a Trip? Let MDOT and the New Lane Closure Web Site Help Avoid Construction Delays