Caltrans’ 32nd Annual Workers Memorial was held to remember and honor the 189 workers who have died since 1921 while building and maintaining California’s transportation system. The memorial also … [Read more...] about Caltrans Honors 189 Fallen Highway Workers at Memorial
Work Zone Safety
‘Slow for the Cone Zone’: Slogan Hopes to Slow Drivers While Honoring Caltrans Workers Killed on the Job
Caltrans hopes to send drivers a powerful message that catches their attention: ‘Please slow for the cone zone.’ The slogan is part of its annual memorial to Caltrans workers that have been killed on … [Read more...] about ‘Slow for the Cone Zone’: Slogan Hopes to Slow Drivers While Honoring Caltrans Workers Killed on the Job
An Optimization Model for Highway Work Zones Considering Safety, Mobility, and Project Cost
Highway Work Zones (HWZs) are associated with significant adverse impacts on safety, mobility, and work costs. The objective of this paper is two-fold: First, to quantify the impacts of HWZs on … [Read more...] about An Optimization Model for Highway Work Zones Considering Safety, Mobility, and Project Cost
Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Work Zone Safety
Michigan State University hosted a free webinar focused on data-driven approaches to improve work zone safety. This has become an area of increasing importance to transportation agencies, particularly … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Work Zone Safety
Public & Private Sectors Expand Safety Services With Launch of New Roadway Work Zone Clearinghouse Website
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Foundation and the Federal Highway Administration announced on April 13 the launch of an all-new National Work Zone Safety Information … [Read more...] about Public & Private Sectors Expand Safety Services With Launch of New Roadway Work Zone Clearinghouse Website
Work Zone Speed Management Study
On June 26, 2021, the 2021 Laws of Minn., 1st SS, Chap. 5, Art. 4, Sec. 139 was passed requiring the Commissioners of Transportation and Public Safety to perform a work zone speed management study. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Management Study