The article reports that Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 341, the Alabama Work Zone Safety Act, establishing a pilot program to deploy photographic speed enforcement systems in interstate … [Read more...] about Gov. Ivey Signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act
Traffic Control
Work Zone Safety & Management
This international training program consists of six online sessions and provides an opportunity for road authorities, practitioners, and professionals from around the world to improve their knowledge … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety & Management
Bilevel Optimization of Detour Signage Placement Under Road Closures
Road closures resulting from construction activities significantly disrupt traffic flow and often divert heavy truck traffic onto alternative routes. These detours, if not properly planned, can funnel … [Read more...] about Bilevel Optimization of Detour Signage Placement Under Road Closures
Prioritizing Worker-Centered Risk Mitigation Strategies and Technological Solutions: A Best–Worst Method Study From Highway Work Zones of India
Highway work zones are hazardous areas where construction and maintenance activities occur alongside active traffic, posing significant safety challenges for on-site workers. This study investigates … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Worker-Centered Risk Mitigation Strategies and Technological Solutions: A Best–Worst Method Study From Highway Work Zones of India
Design of Guidance Strategies Toward Better Driving Behavior in Typical Freeway Work Zones
With the gradual increase in the demand for daily maintenance, repair, and expansion, work zones have become critical nodes influencing traffic flow characteristics in freeways. Timely guidance of … [Read more...] about Design of Guidance Strategies Toward Better Driving Behavior in Typical Freeway Work Zones
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence Lighting on Speed Compliance During Lane Closure Operations
The NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Section is collecting speed data on 6 random Interstate/Freeway projects across the state that are using both Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence … [Read more...] about An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence Lighting on Speed Compliance During Lane Closure Operations