This document provides an overview of various decision-support tools that have been developed to aid transportation professionals in planning and evaluation activities related to work zone safety. … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Work Zone Safety
State of the Practice
Feedback Loop and Lessons Learned Documentation on Work Zones: Importance and Practice
This webinar focused on the documentation of feedback loop and lessons learned in work zones and how that could impact construction. Olivia Townsend from Florida DOT and Daniel Smith from MoDOT … [Read more...] about Feedback Loop and Lessons Learned Documentation on Work Zones: Importance and Practice
Development of Risk-Based Protocol for KDOT Construction Inspection
State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) have been facing a challenge of shrinking budgets and substantial reductions in both the numbers and experience levels of inspectors over the last decade. … [Read more...] about Development of Risk-Based Protocol for KDOT Construction Inspection
Prioritized Safety Consideration by Work Zone Types and Pilot Implementation
With the growing need for maintenance or reconstruction of existing infrastructure and the construction of new infrastructure, work zone (WZ) setup and management are important for the safe and … [Read more...] about Prioritized Safety Consideration by Work Zone Types and Pilot Implementation
TRB Webinar: Temporary Pavement Markings and Removal in Work Zones
Temporary pavement markings in work zones help direct drivers safely through various work zone configurations. This webinar provides an overview of state department of transportation practices for … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Temporary Pavement Markings and Removal in Work Zones
Use of Smart Work Zone Technologies for Improving Work Zone Safety: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
To make work zones safer, state departments of transportation (DOTs) use smart technologies with specialized components, such as sensors, communications, software, and electronic equipment, to manage … [Read more...] about Use of Smart Work Zone Technologies for Improving Work Zone Safety: A Synthesis of Highway Practice