Supplemental traffic control devices (STCDs) help improve the safety of traffic controllers in work zones. Despite many forms of STCDs being developed and used in work zones, there is limited … [Read more...] about Barriers and Motivators of Using Supplemental Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones
Work Zone Safety
Strategies for Improved Driver Behavior Within Work Zones
Work zones (WZs) are among the most hazardous roadway environments due to restricted geometry, temporary traffic control, and increased driver workload, which often lead to speeding and elevated crash … [Read more...] about Strategies for Improved Driver Behavior Within Work Zones
The Safety Zone Episode 4 – Safe Teen Driving in Work Zones
On this episode of the Safety Zone Podcast, the speakers discuss Safe Teen Driving in Work Zone programs and how you can implement them in your state. … [Read more...] about The Safety Zone Episode 4 – Safe Teen Driving in Work Zones
State Department of Transportation Honors Fallen Highway Worker on 20th Anniversary of His Line-of-Duty Death on Long Island
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez joined staff and family members to commemorate the 20th anniversary of highway worker Patrick Mapleson, who was killed … [Read more...] about State Department of Transportation Honors Fallen Highway Worker on 20th Anniversary of His Line-of-Duty Death on Long Island
Amid Spike in Roadway Fatalities, Oklahoma Transportation Czar Asks Motorists to Slow Down
The article reports a sharp rise in work zone fatalities in Oklahoma, with 33 deaths recorded in 2023—an increase of 106% from the previous year, according to Transportation Secretary Tim Gatz. The … [Read more...] about Amid Spike in Roadway Fatalities, Oklahoma Transportation Czar Asks Motorists to Slow Down
Practices & Innovations for Queue Protection Truck Deployment in Work Zones
This interactive, half-day training in Orlando, Florida provides a comprehensive look at how Queue Protection Trucks (QPTs) are used to reduce end-of-queue crashes and enhance safety in work zones. … [Read more...] about Practices & Innovations for Queue Protection Truck Deployment in Work Zones