The Federal Highway Administration’s Work Zone Management Team conducted a webinar on September 5, 2018 to share information on resources developed under the Work Zone Safety Grant Program on … [Read more...] about Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones Webinar
Accommodating Pedestrians (including those with disabilities)
Designing Temporary Traffic Control Zones for Pedestrian Accessibility – Grant Course
This instructor-led course intended to make participants aware of the pedestrian accessibility requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and their applicability to highway work zones. … [Read more...] about Designing Temporary Traffic Control Zones for Pedestrian Accessibility – Grant Course
Pedestrian Accommodation in Work Zones: A Field Guide
This guide identifies common issues adversely affecting pedestrians that field personnel should be regularly checking for and correcting when working on or near sidewalks or walking paths. These … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Accommodation in Work Zones: A Field Guide
Lawton Citizen Concerned by Construction Zone Speeders
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
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
VDOT Work Zone Pedestrian and Bicycle Guidance
This guide provides practitioners with information for temporary traffic control to assistance pedestrians, bicyclists and persons with disabilities a recommended route for the safe and effective … [Read more...] about VDOT Work Zone Pedestrian and Bicycle Guidance