On February 4, 2008 the life of road worker Joe Chavez was forever altered after being struck by a vehicle traveling through a work zone located on Paseo Del Norte in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The … [Read more...] about Albuquerque Road Worker Who Lost Leg Lets Good Attitude Shine
Work Zones
Caution: Zones Can be Deadly
Federal Highway Administration figures show fatalities from motor vehicle crashes in work zones nationwide rose from 989 in 2001 to 1,074 in 2005. In addition, an average of more than 40,000 people … [Read more...] about Caution: Zones Can be Deadly
Advanced Work Zone Training
To better educate those responsible for designing and managing temporary traffic control in work zone safety considerations, MoDOT has created this course, “Advance Work Zone Training” (AWZT). The … [Read more...] about Advanced Work Zone Training
Work Zone Safety
Major public awareness efforts include publicizing information on major work zones through news releases. A CD of potential work sites (with map) is sent to each TV station and newspaper with … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety
Motion Imaging Recording System (MIRS): Final Report
This report documents the study and testing of a technology designed to detect and record violations of certain traffic control devices in Minnesota. The system utilizes one of several detection … [Read more...] about Motion Imaging Recording System (MIRS): Final Report