Road construction safety is a crucial aspect of infrastructure development, aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of workers, motorists, and pedestrians throughout the construction process. … [Read more...] about Identification of Factors Affecting Road Construction Safety: A Questionnaire Approach
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Fatalities and Injuries Trending Downward, New Analysis Shows
Between 2011 and 2023, the highway, street, and bridge construction sector saw a 15% decline in fatal injuries and a 46% reduction in non-fatal injuries and illnesses per 1,000 workers, contrasting … [Read more...] about Fatalities and Injuries Trending Downward, New Analysis Shows
Worker Fatalities Declined in 2024
Fatal occupational injuries in the highway, street, and bridge construction sector decreased by 4.5%, from 88 in 2023 to 84 in 2024, according to ARTBA’s analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics … [Read more...] about Worker Fatalities Declined in 2024
Connecticut Salutes First CTDOT Maintainer Apprentices
Several Connecticut agencies have partnered with the Connecticut Employees Union Independent (CEUI) to launch the state’s first registered apprenticeship program leading directly to transportation … [Read more...] about Connecticut Salutes First CTDOT Maintainer Apprentices
Supplemental Material for ROADWork: A Dataset and Benchmark for Learning to Recognize, Observe, Analyze and Drive Through Work Zones
The supplemental material for ROADWork: A Dataset and Benchmark for Learning to Recognize, Observe, Analyze and Drive Through Work Zones provides extended details on dataset construction, annotation … [Read more...] about Supplemental Material for ROADWork: A Dataset and Benchmark for Learning to Recognize, Observe, Analyze and Drive Through Work Zones
New ‘Zone’ Rule Means Millions of Americans Now Forced to Take Extra Driving License Test After Spike in Deadly Crashes
Connecticut has introduced a mandatory work zone safety course for new drivers in response to a rise in fatal incidents in highway work zones. The free online course, required for all learner’s permit … [Read more...] about New ‘Zone’ Rule Means Millions of Americans Now Forced to Take Extra Driving License Test After Spike in Deadly Crashes