Work zone safety has been a major concern for many stakeholders including the state Departments of Transportation (DOTs). To prevent DOT workers, especially truck mounted attenuator (TMA) drivers from … [Read more...] about Impacts of Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) on INDOT Work Zone Safety, Mobility, and Worker Productivity
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Gov. Hochul: Speed Cameras in Highway Construction Zones Should be Permanent
The article discusses New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to make speed cameras in highway construction zones a permanent fixture. Hochul emphasized the success of the pilot program, which … [Read more...] about Gov. Hochul: Speed Cameras in Highway Construction Zones Should be Permanent
Work Zone Road Safety Audits (WZRSA): 1.5-Day Course
This course focuses on the purpose and procedures for conducting Work Zone Road Safety Audits (WZRSA). Participants will learn the structured process of evaluating current or future work zones through … [Read more...] about Work Zone Road Safety Audits (WZRSA): 1.5-Day Course
Improving Smart Work Zone Deployments in Texas
Smart work zones utilize technologies and strategies to enhance transportation safety, mobility, traveler satisfaction, and even construction/maintenance productivity through and around work zones. To … [Read more...] about Improving Smart Work Zone Deployments in Texas
Enhancing Work Zone Safety: A Psychological and Behavioral Analysis of Anti-Tailgating Strategies Using Dynamic Message Signs and Fixed Warning Signs
Rear-end collisions in work zones, particularly those resulting from tailgating, pose a significant safety challenge that has not been adequately addressed in road safety research. Existing studies … [Read more...] about Enhancing Work Zone Safety: A Psychological and Behavioral Analysis of Anti-Tailgating Strategies Using Dynamic Message Signs and Fixed Warning Signs
Mobility and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
The goal of this project was to quantify the mobility and safety impacts of different combinations of lane width and shy distance to a barrier for a given paved width. The research team developed a … [Read more...] about Mobility and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths