Work zones (WZs) are among the most hazardous roadway environments due to restricted geometry, temporary traffic control, and increased driver workload, which often lead to speeding and elevated crash … [Read more...] about Strategies for Improved Driver Behavior Within Work Zones
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Ivey Signs Bill to Allow Speed Cameras Ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week
The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act, signed into law by Kay Ivey, establishes a pilot program allowing automated speed enforcement cameras in interstate work zones. The legislation, sponsored by Josh … [Read more...] about Ivey Signs Bill to Allow Speed Cameras Ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week
WSDOT Reveals Results of Work Zone Speed Camera Program, Plans for Expansion
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports significant progress from its work zone speed camera program one year after implementation, with speeding rates in monitored work … [Read more...] about WSDOT Reveals Results of Work Zone Speed Camera Program, Plans for Expansion
Amid Spike in Roadway Fatalities, Oklahoma Transportation Czar Asks Motorists to Slow Down
The article reports a sharp rise in work zone fatalities in Oklahoma, with 33 deaths recorded in 2023—an increase of 106% from the previous year, according to Transportation Secretary Tim Gatz. The … [Read more...] about Amid Spike in Roadway Fatalities, Oklahoma Transportation Czar Asks Motorists to Slow Down
Washington State to Impose Fines in Work Zones Starting July as Speed Camera Program Expands
This article reports on the first-year results of Washington State’s Work Zone Speed Camera Program, launched in April 2025 to improve safety in active construction, maintenance, and emergency work … [Read more...] about Washington State to Impose Fines in Work Zones Starting July as Speed Camera Program Expands
Michigan Drivers Face Stricter Enforcement as Speed Cameras Roll Out in Work Zones
Michigan plans to introduce speed cameras in highway construction zones to strengthen enforcement against speeding and improve worker safety. Authorized through bipartisan legislation signed by … [Read more...] about Michigan Drivers Face Stricter Enforcement as Speed Cameras Roll Out in Work Zones