Managing traffic on Colorado's roads takes more than cones and barrels. When working alongside live traffic, the stakes are as high. Traffic control is the foundation of nearly every CDOT project and … [Read more...] about CDOT Colorado Traffic Control
Temporary Traffic Control
Exploring Characteristics of Road Closures Caused by Bridge Traffic Crashes: A Case Study in Pennsylvania
When crashes occur, roadways often need to be closed for emergency response, which would greatly interrupt traffic operations. Many studies have discussed the road closure issue caused by crashes, but … [Read more...] about Exploring Characteristics of Road Closures Caused by Bridge Traffic Crashes: A Case Study in Pennsylvania
Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Eight-hundred fifty-seven fatalities occurred in work zones in the United States in 2020. One work zone fatality occurs for every 4 billion vehicle miles of travel and for every $112 million of … [Read more...] about Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Maintenance Leadership Academy – Module F Traffic and Work Zone Safety
The Maintenance Leadership Academy is a training program for individuals who hold positions as district, county, and State maintenance supervisors. It is designed to help participants develop … [Read more...] about Maintenance Leadership Academy – Module F Traffic and Work Zone Safety
Qualified Flagger Training & Trainer
This course is designed to prepare contractor representatives to present the 4-hour Flagger Training course to employees wishing to become qualified flaggers. In addition to basic training in … [Read more...] about Qualified Flagger Training & Trainer
Investigating the Impact of Surrounding Vehicles on Merging Location Choice in Work Zones
Taper areas, where most merging events take place in work zones, have the highest crash probability within a work zone. To understand the factors contributing to the choice of merging location in work … [Read more...] about Investigating the Impact of Surrounding Vehicles on Merging Location Choice in Work Zones