Construction projects often play a big role in the everyday decision making of first responders. Road construction zones can delay first responders and force them to take alternative routes in order … [Read more...] about First Responders Face Work Zone Challenges: But New, Old Methods Help Them Cope
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Assessing Automated Speed Enforcement in California
Speeding is known to be related to a significant portion of highway collisions. As part of the efforts to seek safety improvements of the California highway network, the California Department of … [Read more...] about Assessing Automated Speed Enforcement in California
GPS Problems in Construction Zones
In Washington, DC, GPS units have caused confusion, especially in construction zones. It could be due to the lag time between the road changes are made and the updates are released. Drivers are … [Read more...] about GPS Problems in Construction Zones
States Crack Down on Speeding in Construction Zones
To reduce fatalities and improve work zone safety, states have used various traffic control methods. Illinois uses cameras to catch speeders and its work zone speeding fines were toughened up: … [Read more...] about States Crack Down on Speeding in Construction Zones
Synthesis of Traffic Calming Techniques in Work Zones
Nationwide, over 1,000 fatalities and 40,000 injuries occur annually in work zones, which include both construction zones and areas where maintenance is performed. The majority (85%) of work zone … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Traffic Calming Techniques in Work Zones
MyriadSafety Begins Drive to Protect Highway Workers
As interstates and highways around the St. Louis area have become obstacle courses bogged down with construction projects, the odds of accidents in construction zones are greater. The Federal Highway … [Read more...] about MyriadSafety Begins Drive to Protect Highway Workers