The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is reminding football fans to plan ahead when traveling on Interstate 70 during game days as construction continues on the Improve I-70 project. The … [Read more...] about MoDOT Urges Football Fans to Plan Ahead for Work Zones
Management and Organization
A Safety Service Patrol Case Study in the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Message Boards to Promote Move-Over Behavior
Move over, slow down laws have been enacted in all 50 U.S. states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, to make safety service patrol (SSP) personnel safer. Emergency vehicle lighting and … [Read more...] about A Safety Service Patrol Case Study in the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Message Boards to Promote Move-Over Behavior
Driving Risks Assessment and In-Vehicle Warning Design for Improving Work Zone Safety
Work zones present unique risks to both workers and road users due to its complex and dynamic nature. This study developed a two-stage in-vehicle warning system aimed at refining driver behavior when … [Read more...] about Driving Risks Assessment and In-Vehicle Warning Design for Improving Work Zone Safety
Investigating Patterns and Causes of Struck-By Accidents in Roadway Construction Projects
Struck-by accidents involving vehicle intrusions and heavy equipment in construction work zones, particularly utility systems, highways, streets and bridge projects, pose significant safety risks. … [Read more...] about Investigating Patterns and Causes of Struck-By Accidents in Roadway Construction Projects
KY Adding Traffic Cameras to Construction Zones to Deter Speeders. What to Know
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced a new initiative to enhance safety in highway work zones by deploying automated speed enforcement cameras. Equipped with radar and photographic … [Read more...] about KY Adding Traffic Cameras to Construction Zones to Deter Speeders. What to Know
PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police Announce ‘Operation Yellow Jacket’ Speed Enforcement in Highway Work Zones
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Highway Safety Network have launched Operation Yellow Jacket in District 2 work zones to improve … [Read more...] about PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police Announce ‘Operation Yellow Jacket’ Speed Enforcement in Highway Work Zones