Automated traffic enforcement programs were implemented in Illinois, the first state to authorize the use of automated traffic enforcement programs to enforce speed limits in highway work zones in … [Read more...] about Talking Michigan Transportation: How Using Technology to Curb Speeding in Work Zones Has Worked in Other States
Policy, Legislation and Regulation
Michigan Work Zone Cameras Bill Advances
The Michigan House Judiciary Committee has voted to advance a bill to permit speed cameras to enforce vehicle speeds in highway work zones. HB5750 would give the Michigan State Police and the Michigan … [Read more...] about Michigan Work Zone Cameras Bill Advances
Impact of Road Environment on Drivers’ Preference to Merging Location Selection in Freeway Work Zone Merging Areas
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
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
Idaho to Deploy Variable Speed Limit Signs in I-84 Work Zone
The Idaho Transportation Department will deploy variable speed limit signs within the I-84 construction zone in Canyon County to enhance safety for workers and travelers. Currently speeds in the work … [Read more...] about Idaho to Deploy Variable Speed Limit Signs in I-84 Work Zone