Work zone intrusion technologies are designed to warn workers and drivers of potential intrusion, provide a barrier to prevent intrusion, detect and alert drivers and workers during intrusion, and/or … [Read more...] about Guide to Alternative Technologies for Preventing and Mitigating Vehicle Intrusions Into Highway Work Zones
Temporary Barriers
Stiffening Guidance for Temporary Concrete Barrier Systems in Work Zone and Construction Situations
Portable concrete barrier (PCB) systems are utilized in many situations, including placement adjacent to vertical drop-offs, work zones, and construction areas. Free-standing PCB systems are known to … [Read more...] about Stiffening Guidance for Temporary Concrete Barrier Systems in Work Zone and Construction Situations
Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Work Zone Safety
Michigan State University hosted a free webinar focused on data-driven approaches to improve work zone safety. This has become an area of increasing importance to transportation agencies, particularly … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Work Zone Safety
Navigating the Work Zone Safely and Successfully
Jerry Ullman, Regents Fellow and manager of the Work Zones and Dynamic Message Signs Program at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, discusses the environment drivers have to navigate in work … [Read more...] about Navigating the Work Zone Safely and Successfully
Studies to Develop Guidelines for Work Zone Barrier Use on Freeways
This report describes research efforts to: Investigate the issues affecting temporary barrier deployment in work zones with constrained cross sections. Identify and evaluate available options … [Read more...] about Studies to Develop Guidelines for Work Zone Barrier Use on Freeways
Expanding Use of Positive Protection for Work Zone Safety
In 2019, there were more than 120,000 crashes, 43,000 injuries, and at least 780 deaths to workers, drivers and pedestrians in work zones. Construction workers in highway work zones have to perform … [Read more...] about Expanding Use of Positive Protection for Work Zone Safety