The New York State Department of Transportation dedicated a bridge in Rensselaer County to the memory of Robert Bornt, a highway maintenance supervisor who was killed in a work zone crash in May 2025. … [Read more...] about NY Bridge Named for Worker Killed in Work Zone Crash
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Thruway Authority and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Launch Statewide PSA Campaign to Promote Move Over Law, Combat Distracted Driving
The New York State Thruway Authority and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee launched the “They Trust You” statewide public service campaign to promote compliance with New York’s Move Over Law and … [Read more...] about Thruway Authority and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Launch Statewide PSA Campaign to Promote Move Over Law, Combat Distracted Driving
The Effect of Nighttime Lighting on Construction Workers’ Safety
This research evaluated the effectiveness of nighttime construction lighting systems in improving worker visibility and safety while minimizing glare impacts on motorists in Nebraska work zones. The … [Read more...] about The Effect of Nighttime Lighting on Construction Workers’ Safety
INDOT Implements New Roadway Worker Safety Initiative: Project Greenlight
INDOT’s new Project Greenlight initiative is equipping highway workers with Guardian Angel wearable safety lights to improve visibility and worker safety in low-visibility conditions. Following a … [Read more...] about INDOT Implements New Roadway Worker Safety Initiative: Project Greenlight
ODOT Unveils New Vehicle-Mounted Boards to Grab Drivers’ Attention in Oklahoma Work Zones
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) are deploying vehicle-mounted digital message boards to combat distracted driving and improve work zone safety. … [Read more...] about ODOT Unveils New Vehicle-Mounted Boards to Grab Drivers’ Attention in Oklahoma Work Zones
Oklahoma Department of Transportation Rolls Out New Technology to Help Protect Highway Workers
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) are deploying digital message boards mounted on maintenance trucks to improve safety in work zones. The signs … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Department of Transportation Rolls Out New Technology to Help Protect Highway Workers