In a sobering reminder of the tragic consequences of reckless driving, a new TV and radio campaign features Ken Hoierman, a Missouri Department of Transportation worker, at the scene of a fatal crash … [Read more...] about New TV/Radio Campaign Features MoDOT Worker Killed in Work Zone
Traffic Safety
Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones
Pedestrians can be found virtually everywhere in urban areas, including low-density suburban settings. Their exposure may not be as great in some places as in others, but the risks they face in work … [Read more...] about Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones
Partnership Provides for Work-Zone Safety Training in Md.
More than 250 Maryland transportation officials are now better equipped to recognize and address hazards facing motorists and workers in roadway work zones thanks to a unique partnership between … [Read more...] about Partnership Provides for Work-Zone Safety Training in Md.
Work Zone Impacts Assessment: An Approach to Assess and Manage Work Zone Safety and Mobility Impacts of Road Projects
Work zone impacts assessment is the process of understanding and managing the safety and mobility impacts of a road construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation project. Assessing WZ impacts is … [Read more...] about Work Zone Impacts Assessment: An Approach to Assess and Manage Work Zone Safety and Mobility Impacts of Road Projects
ARTBA, Construction Industry Allies, Federal Government & Labor Groups Sign Roadway Work Zone Safety Agreement (2006)
Improving the safety of both workers and motorists in roadway construction zones are key objectives of a new alliance among the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and its … [Read more...] about ARTBA, Construction Industry Allies, Federal Government & Labor Groups Sign Roadway Work Zone Safety Agreement (2006)