Road workers in Jersey have begun wearing body cameras following incidents of verbal abuse at road closure sites, according to Ronez and Pallot Tarmac. The companies described the behavior from some … [Read more...] about Road Workers Wearing Bodycams Due to Verbal Abuse
Worker Safety
Work Zone Safety With Seamless Traffic Flow: How Moveable Barriers Transform Roadway Construction Zones
This article explores how moveable barrier systems enhance safety and mobility in highway work zones. Traditional static lane closures often increase congestion, delays, and crash risks, but moveable … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety With Seamless Traffic Flow: How Moveable Barriers Transform Roadway Construction Zones
DOT Pilots Automated Flagging Technology for Work Zones Around the State
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has introduced automated flagging devices to enhance safety in roadway work zones by removing flaggers from direct traffic exposure. Traditionally, … [Read more...] about DOT Pilots Automated Flagging Technology for Work Zones Around the State
CTDOT Using Automated Flagging Devices in Construction Zones
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has deployed automated flagger assistance devices in construction zones to enhance worker safety. Replacing traditional roadside flaggers, the devices use … [Read more...] about CTDOT Using Automated Flagging Devices in Construction Zones
Talking Michigan Transportation: After a Series of Work-Zone Crashes, What Can Be Done?
This podcast features Gregg Brunner, chief operations officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), reflecting on two recent fatal crashes in or near highway work zones. Brunner … [Read more...] about Talking Michigan Transportation: After a Series of Work-Zone Crashes, What Can Be Done?
The Loop 07.18.25
District crews team up for an emergency pavement repair, a major milestone for a downtown Columbus project, and a reminder about work zone safety. … [Read more...] about The Loop 07.18.25