In coordination with FHWA and CALTRANS, an engineer involved in the US - Mexico Border Technology Exchange Program has developed portable speed bumps that function much like rumble strips. It is … [Read more...] about Portable Speed Bumps in Work Zones
Managing Speeds
Under Construction: In the Darkest Hours of Night, Highway Construction Can Be a Thing of Beauty
Statistics show that highway night work is the most dangerous work you can have, but it's become safer since the advent in 1992 of the California Highway Patrol's COZEEP or Construction Zone Enhanced … [Read more...] about Under Construction: In the Darkest Hours of Night, Highway Construction Can Be a Thing of Beauty
Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP)
COZEEP is a powerful tool that effectively improves project safety through the use of supplemental California Highway Patrol Units to assist in the management of traffic passing through the … [Read more...] about Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP)
Northern Michigan Drivers May See More Police by Construction Zones
Drivers in Northern Michigan will see more police patrols near road construction and increased license points for hazardous driving. Legislation proposed by Rep. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, would … [Read more...] about Northern Michigan Drivers May See More Police by Construction Zones
Highway Construction and Maintenance Zones
The Illinois State Police (ISP) and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced end-of-season plans to increase safety in highway construction and maintenance zones for motorists and … [Read more...] about Highway Construction and Maintenance Zones
Highway Construction Zone Safety
While construction zones create additional hazards for drivers, highway workers are most at risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), 658 people lost their lives in … [Read more...] about Highway Construction Zone Safety