Motorists and workers in the work zones on U.S. Route 22 in Pennsylvania will be safer thanks to the infrared intrusion alarm and the queue length detector, two work zone safety devices developed … [Read more...] about Queue Length Detector Reduces Risk of Rear-End Accidents in Work Zones
Safety and Security
The Elimination or Mitigation of Hazards Associated With Pavement Edge Dropoffs During Roadway Resurfacing
Shoulders are used on U.S. highways as a safety feature. They are required to meet specifications for width and stability. However, roadways are often resurfaced and the shoulders are not brought up … [Read more...] about The Elimination or Mitigation of Hazards Associated With Pavement Edge Dropoffs During Roadway Resurfacing
Road Construction Areas are Hazardous for Snowmobilers
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) would like to advise snowmobilers that riding in recent road construction areas are hazardous and should be avoided. There are several locations … [Read more...] about Road Construction Areas are Hazardous for Snowmobilers
Identification of Hazards Associated with Mobile and Short Duration Work Zones
This report documents the research activities completed during the first year of a two-year research project concerning the safety of mobile and short duration work zone operations. The objective of … [Read more...] about Identification of Hazards Associated with Mobile and Short Duration Work Zones
Roundabouts: A Direct Way to Safer Highways
The superior safety record of modern roundabouts is well-known in Western Europe and in most British-influenced countries around the globe. Still, many in North America question whether drivers who … [Read more...] about Roundabouts: A Direct Way to Safer Highways
Highway Worker Saves Motorist after Freeway Crash
Lansing resident John Jenks, who works out of MDOT's Grand Ledge maintenance garage, was working on Interstate 96 near Lansing earlier this week. He was installing reflectors on a guard rail about … [Read more...] about Highway Worker Saves Motorist after Freeway Crash