Speeding through work zones is a major safety concern in South Carolina. The authors evaluated multiple traffic control devices aimed at reducing speeds in South Carolina work zones and found that the … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Use of Drone Radar to Reduce Speed in Work Zones: South Carolina’s Experience
Work Zone Safety
Use of Radar-Equipped Portable Changeable Message Sign to Reduce Vehicle Speed in South Carolina Work Zones
This research examines the use of radar equipped portable changeable message signs to reduce driver speeds in South Carolina DOT work zones. The 85th percentile speed, mean speed, and percentage of … [Read more...] about Use of Radar-Equipped Portable Changeable Message Sign to Reduce Vehicle Speed in South Carolina Work Zones
Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
A new kind of worker joins the ranks of WSDOT construction crews: the roboflagger. The roboflagger is WSDOT's latest tool to make work zones safer for both driver and crews. Remotely controlled by a … [Read more...] about Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
ARTBA Alerts Motorists to the “Signs of Change” During National Work Zone Awareness Week Event
A group of government and safety officials, transportation construction industry employees and motorists gathered on this date at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in the Nation's Capital to mark National … [Read more...] about ARTBA Alerts Motorists to the “Signs of Change” During National Work Zone Awareness Week Event
Return of Road Work Across America Calls for Careful Drivers: FHWA Administrator Capka Kicks Off ‘National Work Zone Awareness Week 2007’
As the warm weather of spring returns, orange signs, vests and cones are in full bloom across America's highways - requiring drivers to slow down and be more careful, said FHWA Administrator J. … [Read more...] about Return of Road Work Across America Calls for Careful Drivers: FHWA Administrator Capka Kicks Off ‘National Work Zone Awareness Week 2007’
ARTBA Makes Multi-Lingual Roadway Safety Training Program Presentation at International Transportation Conference
During the "2007 Border-to-Border Transportation Conference" which was held in McAllen, Texas, April 17-19, ARTBA Vice President of Safety & Education Brad Sant, in his presentation, shared the … [Read more...] about ARTBA Makes Multi-Lingual Roadway Safety Training Program Presentation at International Transportation Conference