In Lawton, OK, a year long construction project is taking place close to Eisenhower Elementary School where children walk home everyday. Citizens expressed concerns about children being at constant … [Read more...] about Lawton Citizen Concerned by Construction Zone Speeders
Accommodating Pedestrians (including those with disabilities)
New Bill Requires Safer Pedestrian Pathways Around Philly Construction Sites
Philadelphia City Council passed a bill last week that requires more protection for pedestrians regarding sidewalk closures. The bill requires developers who request permits to close even a portion … [Read more...] about New Bill Requires Safer Pedestrian Pathways Around Philly Construction Sites
Virginia Department of Transportation Work Zone Pedestrian and Bicycle Guidance
The Virginia Department of Transportation Work Zone Pedestrian and Bicycle Guidance document provides practitioners with information for temporary traffic control to assistance pedestrians, bicyclists … [Read more...] about Virginia Department of Transportation Work Zone Pedestrian and Bicycle Guidance
DDOT Announces the Publication of Final Regulations Requiring Safe Routes for Pedestrians and Bicyclists at Work Zones
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the adoption of the final rules to implement the provisions of the Bicycle Safety Amendment Act of 2013. The new rules require any … [Read more...] about DDOT Announces the Publication of Final Regulations Requiring Safe Routes for Pedestrians and Bicyclists at Work Zones
Improving Work-Zone Safety for Visually Impaired Pedestrians
To help blind or visually impaired pedestrians navigate sidewalks and intersections affected by road construction safety, University of Minnesota researchers have developed a smartphone app under a … [Read more...] about Improving Work-Zone Safety for Visually Impaired Pedestrians
Safe Passage: New Rules Demand Clear Path for Cyclists, Pedestrians in Construction Zones
The D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT) released proposal rules on Friday to guarantee safe accommodation for pedestrians and bicyclists through or around a work zone that is equal to the … [Read more...] about Safe Passage: New Rules Demand Clear Path for Cyclists, Pedestrians in Construction Zones