In view of the compulsory merging behavior and complex driving environment in freeway work zones, the factors influencing drivers’ merging behavior need to be focused on the given road environment. … [Read more...] about Impact of Road Environment on Drivers’ Preference to Merging Location Selection in Freeway Work Zone Merging Areas
Policy, Legislation and Regulation
Changes to Alabama Highway Safety Law, Not a Game: ALDOT Launches Campaign to Inform Drivers of New Work Zone Fines
The Alabama Legislature’s amendments to the construction zone law went into effect July 1, 2021, as the number of injuries and fatal crashes in work zones increased in 2020. “Not a game,” is the theme … [Read more...] about Changes to Alabama Highway Safety Law, Not a Game: ALDOT Launches Campaign to Inform Drivers of New Work Zone Fines
Oklahoma Work Zone Safe
In this course, Oklahoma drivers ages 15 to 19 will learn key principles that will make Oklahoma work zones safer for both the drivers and workers. There are three key principles in work zone safety: … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Work Zone Safe
Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition)
The Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition) provides an easily accessible compilation of work zone operations practices used and recommended by various States and localities … [Read more...] about Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition)
Analysis of Speed Profiles and Evaluation of Dynamic Signs in Kansas Work Zones
Work zones are essential for maintaining and improving roadways in the United States. Although reduced speed limits are used throughout work zones to increase worker and driver safety, motorists often … [Read more...] about Analysis of Speed Profiles and Evaluation of Dynamic Signs in Kansas Work Zones