A team of researchers from Mizzou Engineering has investigated the potential of using self-driving trucks as follower vehicles in mobile work zones to mitigate worker injuries. Henry Brown, a research … [Read more...] about Engineers Assess Self-Driving Vehicles to Reduce Mobile Work Zone Injuries
Work Zone Safety
Caltrans, OTS Unveil New Student-Named Work Zone Safety Mascot Published
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Office of Traffic Safety have introduced Safety Sam, a new safety cone mascot aimed at raising public awareness to protect … [Read more...] about Caltrans, OTS Unveil New Student-Named Work Zone Safety Mascot Published
Work Zone Safety Dog Made an Alabama Trooper
Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama bestowed the honorary title of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) trooper upon Millie, the Work Zone Safety Dog, recognizing her invaluable contributions to promoting … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Dog Made an Alabama Trooper
Speed Detection Cameras Keeping Work Zones Safer and PennDOT Wants to Keep Them Around
This article presents insights from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) recent budget hearing, highlighting key initiatives and proposed legislative measures aimed at improving … [Read more...] about Speed Detection Cameras Keeping Work Zones Safer and PennDOT Wants to Keep Them Around
Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers
This report presents proposals for temporary traffic control strategies aimed at reducing worker safety risks due to distracted driving in work zones. Development of these proposals was based on … [Read more...] about Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers