Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) contribute disproportionately to serious work zone crashes, and understanding their operational needs is critical for designing and managing safer work zones. This … [Read more...] about Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones
Work Zone Safety
2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week
This factsheet highlights the ongoing safety challenges and public risks associated with roadway work zones across the United States. The document presents recent national statistics on work zone … [Read more...] about 2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) contribute disproportionately to serious work zone crashes, and understanding their operational needs is critical for designing and managing safer work zones. This … [Read more...] about Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones
‘Not Only With Tears, but With Action’: MaineDOT Honors Two Workers Killed on Duty
The article recounts a solemn memorial held in Augusta, Maine, honoring two Maine Department of Transportation workers, James “Jimmy” Brown and Dwayne Campbell, who were killed in a January highway … [Read more...] about ‘Not Only With Tears, but With Action’: MaineDOT Honors Two Workers Killed on Duty
New Drivers in Connecticut Learn About the Real People Behind the Orange Cones
Connecticut now requires prospective drivers to complete a free online work zone safety course before obtaining a learner’s permit, as part of the ARTBA-supported Work Zone Safe program. The … [Read more...] about New Drivers in Connecticut Learn About the Real People Behind the Orange Cones
Use of Positive Protection Devices for Work Zone Safety
As part of the 2026 National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction, CPWR and ARTBA are hosting a webinar focused on the use of positive protection to keep workers safe in roadway … [Read more...] about Use of Positive Protection Devices for Work Zone Safety