Work Zone Safety Technologies (WSTs) have exhibited great potential to improve road work zone safety by detecting safety risks and providing warnings to drivers and workers involved. Yet, it remains … [Read more...] about Estimating Safety Benefit of In-Vehicle Work Zone Safety Technology Alerts: A Counterfactual Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach
Planning and Design
Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Eight-hundred fifty-seven fatalities occurred in work zones in the United States in 2020. One work zone fatality occurs for every 4 billion vehicle miles of travel and for every $112 million of … [Read more...] about Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Bridge Construction Inspection Training Resources and Practices
Bridge construction inspection is a critical component in fulfilling the mission of state departments of transportation (DOTs) and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to deliver high-performing … [Read more...] about Bridge Construction Inspection Training Resources and Practices
Tracking Safety Leading Indicators to Improve DOT Employee Safety Performance
Lagging indicators in occupational safety and health are required reporting figures that provide an industry-standard metric to measure the number of employees injured annually or impacted by a … [Read more...] about Tracking Safety Leading Indicators to Improve DOT Employee Safety Performance
Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Eight-hundred fifty-seven fatalities occurred in work zones in the United States in 2020. One work zone fatality occurs for every 4 billion vehicle miles of travel and for every $112 million of … [Read more...] about Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Minimizing Utility Issues During Construction: A Guide
Roadways intersect utility facilities above and below ground. Facilities such as water, sewer, natural gas, fiber optic, and electric lines may be impacted by highway improvement projects and often … [Read more...] about Minimizing Utility Issues During Construction: A Guide