The objectives of this project included: characterizing the nature of work zone accidents in Arizona; reviewing countermeasures used throughout the country, and the effectiveness of those … [Read more...] about Effective Countermeasures to Reduce Accidents in Work Zones
Traffic Regulations
Speed Limits Lowered in High-Speed Work Zones
Lower speed limits for certain work zones on interstate and other multi-lane highways became effective today, June 1, 2001. The Iowa Department of Transportation announced the change, which will … [Read more...] about Speed Limits Lowered in High-Speed Work Zones
I-90 Traffic Restrictions in Place after Memorial Day
Repair work on Interstate 90 between Alden and the Blue Earth Rest Areas will result in lane restrictions and speeds reduced to 40 mph. beginning Tuesday, May 30. The State Patrol has been retained … [Read more...] about I-90 Traffic Restrictions in Place after Memorial Day
How MnDOT Sets Speed Limits for Safety: Setting the Best Speed Limit to Increase Road Safety is an Important Part of the Minnesota DOT’s Safety Program
Many improvements in work-zone safety are being implemented in Minnesota. One of these improvements is the increased use of speed limits to control vehicle speeds through street and highway work … [Read more...] about How MnDOT Sets Speed Limits for Safety: Setting the Best Speed Limit to Increase Road Safety is an Important Part of the Minnesota DOT’s Safety Program
2005 Work Zone Speed Limits
The Bureau of Highways issued an Instructional Memorandum in 2005 titled “Guidelines to Establish Speed Limits in Work Zones” (BOHIM 2005-16). This advisory is being issued as there appears to be … [Read more...] about 2005 Work Zone Speed Limits
Summary of Treatments to Improve Work Zone Speed Limit Compliance
This is the summary report of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) sponsored Project 0-4707: Development of Measures for Motivating Drivers to Comply with Speed Limits in Work Zones. The … [Read more...] about Summary of Treatments to Improve Work Zone Speed Limit Compliance