The goal of this project was to quantify the mobility and safety impacts of different combinations of lane width and shy distance to a barrier for a given paved width. The research team developed a … [Read more...] about Mobility and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
Transportation Safety
Implementing the Proven Safety Countermeasures in Work Zones Desktop Reference
The Proven Safety Countermeasures (PSCs) in Work Zones Desktop Reference is a quick reference summary of PSC applications in work zones. It addresses four key characteristics of each PSC: 1) how the … [Read more...] about Implementing the Proven Safety Countermeasures in Work Zones Desktop Reference
Implementing the Proven Safety Countermeasures in Work Zones Informational Guide
The purpose of this guide is to provide information to State and local agencies on work zone fatalities in the U.S. and the application of Safe System Approach principles to work zone planning, … [Read more...] about Implementing the Proven Safety Countermeasures in Work Zones Informational Guide
Construction Work Zone Safety: Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Construction Work Zone Crashes
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of work zone safety considering multiple factors, including crash severity, speed analysis, countermeasure analysis, and state-of-the-practice in DOTs. It … [Read more...] about Construction Work Zone Safety: Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Construction Work Zone Crashes
HC Orders Traffic Report on Road Deaths Due to Potholes, Urges Better Coordination in Repairs
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has ordered a traffic police report on fatalities caused by potholes and frequent road digging. The court highlighted poor coordination among various agencies … [Read more...] about HC Orders Traffic Report on Road Deaths Due to Potholes, Urges Better Coordination in Repairs
TRIP: Traffic Fatalities Down for Second Straight Year
A new report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, reveals that U.S. traffic fatalities declined for the second consecutive year in 2023, following a surge during the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about TRIP: Traffic Fatalities Down for Second Straight Year