Work zone fatalities increased nationwide 53% from 1998 to 2002, according to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data. Four out of five people killed were either drivers or passengers. FHWA … [Read more...] about FHWA Administrator Opens Work-Zone Safety Week
Work Zone Safety
An Analysis of Fatal Work Zone Crashes in Texas
This report documents the data collection at and analysis of 77 fatal work zone crash sites throughout Texas from February 2003 through April 2004. The methodology used to collect the data for this … [Read more...] about An Analysis of Fatal Work Zone Crashes in Texas
National Work Zone Awareness Week Events Win Strong Coverage
Warning drivers in roadway work zones to "Slow down, or pay up," state transportation departments across the nation joined the Federal Highway Administration and industry officials this Tuesday to … [Read more...] about National Work Zone Awareness Week Events Win Strong Coverage
Evaluation of Data from Test Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
The proximity of traffic and workers in highway work zones demand that safety be a high priority. The issue of traffic speeds in highway work zones has long been an issue receiving much attention. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Data from Test Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
ARTBA Accepting Applications for the 2005 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting nominations for the 2005 "Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards." … [Read more...] about ARTBA Accepting Applications for the 2005 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards
National Work Zone Awareness Week Calls Attention to Increases in Fatalities, Injuries, Road Hazards and Dangers of Work Zones
The sixth annual National Work Zone Awareness Week was held from April 3 to April 9 of 2005. The purpose of NWZAW was to educate the nation on work zone related injuries and fatalities. The number of … [Read more...] about National Work Zone Awareness Week Calls Attention to Increases in Fatalities, Injuries, Road Hazards and Dangers of Work Zones