The Florida Department of Transportation’s 2025 SWIFTT Challenge, held in Orlando alongside an Associated Contractors of America Florida event, showcased emerging technologies designed to improve … [Read more...] about FDOT’s 2025 SWIFTT Challenge Highlights Connected and Digital Technologies for Work Zone Safety
Traffic Control
California Implements Speed Cameras in Highway Work Zones to Boost Safety
Assembly Bill 289, authored by Matt Haney, has taken effect in California, authorizing the use of automated speed cameras in highway work zones to improve safety for motorists and approximately 80,000 … [Read more...] about California Implements Speed Cameras in Highway Work Zones to Boost Safety
Colorado Will Deploy More Speed Enforcement Cameras in 2026, as Pilot Program Shows 80% Decline in Speeding, CDOT Says
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reports that its new automated Speed Enforcement Program has reduced speeding by nearly 80% along a pilot corridor on Colorado Highway 119 in Boulder … [Read more...] about Colorado Will Deploy More Speed Enforcement Cameras in 2026, as Pilot Program Shows 80% Decline in Speeding, CDOT Says
Work Zone Cameras Can Now Detect Drivers Using Cell Phones, ARDOT Says
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced the deployment of enhanced work zone camera technology capable of detecting drivers using handheld devices, such as cell phones, in work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Cameras Can Now Detect Drivers Using Cell Phones, ARDOT Says
Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Decision-Making in Construction Zones Using Construction Signage Recognition and Vehicle Trajectory Tracking Algorithms
Autonomous vehicles have increasingly become a trend in transportation owing to the development of deep learning technologies. However, autonomous vehicle systems are mainly applied in specific … [Read more...] about Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Decision-Making in Construction Zones Using Construction Signage Recognition and Vehicle Trajectory Tracking Algorithms
Investigating Implementation Practices and Initiatives for Using Blue Light to Enhance Work Zone Safety in the United States
Using appropriate warning lights in roadway work zones is crucial for the safety of workers and road users. Several state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in the United States have conducted … [Read more...] about Investigating Implementation Practices and Initiatives for Using Blue Light to Enhance Work Zone Safety in the United States