This report presents proposals for temporary traffic control strategies aimed at reducing worker safety risks due to distracted driving in work zones. Development of these proposals was based on … [Read more...] about Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers
Planning and Design
Impact of Work Zone Warning Light Configurations on Driver Behavior
The Move Over Law (Minnesota Statute 169.18, Subdivision 11) recognizes the impact that lane choice has on worker safety by requiring drivers to move at least one lane away when passing a parked … [Read more...] about Impact of Work Zone Warning Light Configurations on Driver Behavior
Determination of Work Zone Encroachments
Over 102,000 work zone crashes occurred in 2020 in the United States, which equates to a work zone crash every 5.2 minutes. This study aims to provide a better understanding of available resources to … [Read more...] about Determination of Work Zone Encroachments
In Virginia, Local Govts Increasingly Eye Speed Cameras to Slow School and Work Zone Traffic
In response to a surge in traffic accidents during the pandemic, local governments across Virginia are implementing speed camera enforcement programs in school and work zones. While designed to … [Read more...] about In Virginia, Local Govts Increasingly Eye Speed Cameras to Slow School and Work Zone Traffic
New York Says Work Zone Speed Camera Pilot Program Has Been Effective
This article examines the implementation and impact of New York's Automated Work Zone Speed Monitoring Pilot Program, initiated in response to the tragic death of highway maintenance worker Patrick … [Read more...] about New York Says Work Zone Speed Camera Pilot Program Has Been Effective
Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews
In comparable private sectors, incentive and disincentive programs have effectively promoted safe behaviors by employees. However, state departments of transportation (DOTs) have unique limitations … [Read more...] about Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews