Work zone intrusions kill hundreds of workers and motorists every year, but there are ways to reduce injuries and fatalities when intrusions happen. … [Read more...] about Protecting Roadway Workers from Intrusions
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Gov. Inslee Signs SB 5272 at Transportation Workers Memorial
Governor Jay Inslee of Washington signed Senate Bill 5272, which aims at improving road worker safety, during a memorial event honoring workers injured or killed on the state's roads. The bill allows … [Read more...] about Gov. Inslee Signs SB 5272 at Transportation Workers Memorial
A Guide to Preventing Work Zone Intrusions: Best Practices for Mitigating, Controlling and Minimizing the Effects of Work Zone Intrusions
Vehicle intrusion incidents occur when a vehicle enters the work area. Work zone intrusions are a significant cause of worker deaths and injuries in the roadway and transportation construction … [Read more...] about A Guide to Preventing Work Zone Intrusions: Best Practices for Mitigating, Controlling and Minimizing the Effects of Work Zone Intrusions
EDC-5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for Work Zones Peer Exchange in Columbus, Ohio
This peer exchange brought together State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to discuss and share UAS work zone management practices. States that have implemented UAS programs have found that the … [Read more...] about EDC-5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for Work Zones Peer Exchange in Columbus, Ohio
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones Targeted Action Plan
Since 2016, over 2 percent of all fatal crashes in the United States every year happen in work zones. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis … [Read more...] about Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones Targeted Action Plan
CMV Safety in Work Zones Webinar
Roadway workers play an essential role in ensuring our roadways are safe for all users. In order to accomplish this, workers are put in an extremely vulnerable position. In 2021, 33.3% of fatal work … [Read more...] about CMV Safety in Work Zones Webinar