Eight-hundred fifty-seven fatalities occurred in work zones in the United States in 2020. One work zone fatality occurs for every 4 billion vehicle miles of travel and for every $112 million of … [Read more...] about Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
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Maine Could See Automated Speed Traps in Highway Work Zones
A proposed pilot program in Maine aims to implement automated speed enforcement systems in highway work zones to enhance worker safety. Introduced by Senator Brad Farrin as bill LD 1457, the … [Read more...] about Maine Could See Automated Speed Traps in Highway Work Zones
Washington Unleashes First-Ever Work Zone Highway Speed Camera
The article outlines Washington State's launch of its first work zone speed camera on I-5 near DuPont to improve worker safety. Using LiDAR technology, the system captures speeding vehicles, issuing … [Read more...] about Washington Unleashes First-Ever Work Zone Highway Speed Camera
Tennessee Now Providing Slowdown Alerts to Truck Drivers Through Drivewyze Smart Roadways
This article reports on Tennessee’s deployment of Drivewyze Smart Roadways technology across 2,800 miles of interstate highways. The system uses real-time traffic analytics from INRIX to deliver … [Read more...] about Tennessee Now Providing Slowdown Alerts to Truck Drivers Through Drivewyze Smart Roadways
Traffic Cameras Could Soon Enforce Speed in Nevada Construction Zones
Nevada lawmakers are considering Assembly Bill 402 and Senate Bill 415, which propose allowing traffic enforcement cameras in construction zones and high-crash areas to improve road safety. Sponsored … [Read more...] about Traffic Cameras Could Soon Enforce Speed in Nevada Construction Zones