The article discusses the meeting of Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller's Work Zone Safety Work Group, which convened to address public feedback on improving highway work zone safety. Formed after a tragic crash … [Read more...] about Many Drivers in Favor of Stricter Rules, Per Work Zone Safety Work Group survey
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Look at Highway Work Zones From My Perspective: NJDOT crew supervisor shares first-hand experiences from 15 years spent working on state and interstate highways
This article offers a poignant firsthand account from a New Jersey Department of Transportation employee, shedding light on the often-overlooked dangers faced by highway workers. Through the lens of … [Read more...] about Look at Highway Work Zones From My Perspective: NJDOT crew supervisor shares first-hand experiences from 15 years spent working on state and interstate highways
Oklahoma First in Nation to Require Work Zone Safety Course for Teen Drivers
Oklahoma has implemented a pioneering law requiring teen drivers to complete an online course on work zone safety and first responder safety before obtaining their intermediate driver license. This … [Read more...] about Oklahoma First in Nation to Require Work Zone Safety Course for Teen Drivers
New Work Zone Safety Recommendations Released in Wake of Deadly Crash on Baltimore Beltway
In response to the tragic crash on the Baltimore Beltway that claimed the lives of six construction workers, Maryland officials, led by Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, have … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Safety Recommendations Released in Wake of Deadly Crash on Baltimore Beltway
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
Robot Mowers Lighten Workload, Increase Safety
This article explores the integration of robot mowers into the landscape maintenance operations of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), focusing on their deployment in District 6. … [Read more...] about Robot Mowers Lighten Workload, Increase Safety