Run-over accidents due to improper driving of construction machinery can and should be prevented using the right procedures. It is the responsibility of the contractor’s safety officer and work-zone … [Read more...] about Separation Is a Positive
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Determining the Effectiveness of Temporary Traffic Control Measures in Highway Work Zones
Highway work zones constitute a major safety concern for government agencies, legislatures, the highway industry, and the traveling public. Each year, hundreds of people lose their lives and many more … [Read more...] about Determining the Effectiveness of Temporary Traffic Control Measures in Highway Work Zones
Caution: Zones Can be Deadly
Federal Highway Administration figures show fatalities from motor vehicle crashes in work zones nationwide rose from 989 in 2001 to 1,074 in 2005. In addition, an average of more than 40,000 people … [Read more...] about Caution: Zones Can be Deadly
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Minnesota uses off-duty state patrol officers to reduce vehicle speeds in work zones by parking at the start or throughout the construction area. Lower speeds lead to fewer crashes. Also, the … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
North Carolina uses changeable message signs that display advisory information to motorists, wide pavement markings and temporary pavement markers during construction, rumble strips applied to … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Maine establishes legally enforceable speed limits, usually 10 mph below posted, and utilizes police presence to enforce speed. … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones