Using appropriate warning lights in roadway work zones is crucial for the safety of workers and road users. Several state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in the United States have conducted … [Read more...] about Investigating Implementation Practices and Initiatives for Using Blue Light to Enhance Work Zone Safety in the United States
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Work Zone Safety With Seamless Traffic Flow: How Moveable Barriers Transform Roadway Construction Zones
This article explores how moveable barrier systems enhance safety and mobility in highway work zones. Traditional static lane closures often increase congestion, delays, and crash risks, but moveable … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety With Seamless Traffic Flow: How Moveable Barriers Transform Roadway Construction Zones
Bridge Construction Inspection Training Resources and Practices
Bridge construction inspection is a critical component in fulfilling the mission of state departments of transportation (DOTs) and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to deliver high-performing … [Read more...] about Bridge Construction Inspection Training Resources and Practices
Tracking Safety Leading Indicators to Improve DOT Employee Safety Performance
Lagging indicators in occupational safety and health are required reporting figures that provide an industry-standard metric to measure the number of employees injured annually or impacted by a … [Read more...] about Tracking Safety Leading Indicators to Improve DOT Employee Safety Performance
Traffic Management Systems Actively Managing the Display of Queue Warning Messages
This fact sheet highlights how traffic management systems (TMSs) can be used to generate and display warning messages that alert travelers to congested traffic conditions before travelers encounter … [Read more...] about Traffic Management Systems Actively Managing the Display of Queue Warning Messages
Work Zone Speed Safety Camera (SSC) Webinar
Speed Safety Cameras (SSCs) are a proven safety countermeasure, shown to be effective in many applications, including work zones. There is a growing number of states that have had success with speed … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Safety Camera (SSC) Webinar