State departments of transportation dedicate considerable time and effort to creating safe driving and working conditions in roadway work zones. However, the prevalence and severity of crashes in work … [Read more...] about Mitigating Work-Zone Intrusion Risks
Traffic Control Devices
Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data
Work zone control strategies, such as taper length and transverse rumble strips, have the potential to significantly impact traffic operations and safety. The performance of these strategies is often … [Read more...] about Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data
FHWA Issues New Road Construction Zone Safety Rule
On November 5, the Federal Highway Administration announced significant updates to the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule, marking the first major … [Read more...] about FHWA Issues New Road Construction Zone Safety Rule
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Rule to Improve Safety for Motorists and Roadside Workers Along Highway Construction Work Zones
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced updates to the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule to enhance safety within work zones. These revisions, the … [Read more...] about Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Rule to Improve Safety for Motorists and Roadside Workers Along Highway Construction Work Zones
Work Zone Safety and Mobility and Temporary Traffic Control Devices
The FHWA amends its regulations that govern traffic safety and mobility in highway and street work zones. The FHWA recognizes that increasing road construction activity on our highways can lead to … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety and Mobility and Temporary Traffic Control Devices
Construction Work Zone Safety: Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Construction Work Zone Crashes
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of work zone safety considering multiple factors, including crash severity, speed analysis, countermeasure analysis, and state-of-the-practice in DOTs. It … [Read more...] about Construction Work Zone Safety: Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Construction Work Zone Crashes