This article discusses traffic safety issues on repaired sections of highways and provides recommendations for eliminating problems that have arisen. … [Read more...] about Organization of Safe Traffic During Repair Works
Traffic Control Devices
AASHTO Issues New MUTCD Paperback Version
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has released a paperback version of the 11th edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and … [Read more...] about AASHTO Issues New MUTCD Paperback Version
To Build Better Roads and Keep Highway Workers Safe, Minnesota Looks to Autonomous Technology
Two innovative projects in Minnesota are leveraging autonomous technology to enhance road safety and longevity. The first project involves the use of robots for non-destructive pavement density … [Read more...] about To Build Better Roads and Keep Highway Workers Safe, Minnesota Looks to Autonomous Technology
CTS Webinar: Autonomous Technology in Transportation Maintenance Operations
This webinar explored the use of autonomous technology to support worker safety in transportation maintenance operations. Presentations highlighted: A U of M research project that developed two … [Read more...] about CTS Webinar: Autonomous Technology in Transportation Maintenance Operations
Strategies to Reduce Truck Mounted Attenuator Crashes
Virginia has seen an annual increase in truck mounted attenuator (TMA) crashes since 2015. These have primarily been struck-from-behind crashes during mobile operations. The objective of this project … [Read more...] about Strategies to Reduce Truck Mounted Attenuator Crashes
Work-Zone Safety Overview for Managers and Lead Workers
This two-hour seminar provides an overview of basic traffic control and safety procedures for short-term work zones. The latest in traffic control devices and safety devices are presented, including … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Safety Overview for Managers and Lead Workers