The report presents an analysis of accidents at five long-term freeway construction projects in Texas during 1984 - 1988. Total accidents on the mainlanes increased an average of 28.7 percent during … [Read more...] about Analysis of Accidents at Long-Term Construction Projects in Texas
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Road Work Zone Review of Behavioural Studies, Accident Studies and Research Methods
The main objectives of Workpackage 2 were to evaluate the potential of road work zone measures for achieving desired driver behaviour and improving the safety of both road workers and road users and … [Read more...] about Road Work Zone Review of Behavioural Studies, Accident Studies and Research Methods
Hispanic Flagger Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck – North Carolina
On June 29, 2004, a 34-year-old Hispanic flagger (the victim) died after being run over by a partially-filled dump truck. The incident occurred in North Carolina. The victim was a member of a … [Read more...] about Hispanic Flagger Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck – North Carolina
“Work Zone Crash Analysis” & “Traffic Management in Work Zones – The ODOT MOT Process”
This presentation analyzes contributing factors to work zone crashes and presents Ohio DOT's policy on traffic management in work zones. … [Read more...] about “Work Zone Crash Analysis” & “Traffic Management in Work Zones – The ODOT MOT Process”
How to Reduce Work Zone Injuries?
To answer this important question, FHWA awarded a $1 million research grant to Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America to perform a "Work Zone Injury Evaluation." This 4-year grant, which … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Work Zone Injuries?
Texas DOT Failed to Provide Adequate Warning of Edge Dropoff to Driver Killed in Work Zone
This is a decision made in the Texas Court of Appeals on June 10, 1999 over a premises liability case arising out of a fatal automobile accident. The Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) was held … [Read more...] about Texas DOT Failed to Provide Adequate Warning of Edge Dropoff to Driver Killed in Work Zone