Highway work zones are among the most dangerous environments for road workers, with thousands of fatalities and injuries occurring nationwide each year. To reduce risk, the Colorado Department of … [Read more...] about Self-Driving CDOT Crash Truck Protects Highway Workers
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MnDOT Pauses Work for Statewide Safety Stand Down in Recognition of Two Recent Construction Zone Deaths
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) held its first-ever statewide safety stand down to honor two construction contractors who recently lost their lives in work zones and to reaffirm the … [Read more...] about MnDOT Pauses Work for Statewide Safety Stand Down in Recognition of Two Recent Construction Zone Deaths
Team Kentucky Boosts Safety With Automated Speed Enforcement Devices in Work Zones
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is launching the installation of automated speed enforcement devices in active highway work zones to enhance safety for motorists and construction crews. … [Read more...] about Team Kentucky Boosts Safety With Automated Speed Enforcement Devices in Work Zones
Arkansas Honors Fallen ARDOT Workers With New Memorial Dedication
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will dedicate the ARDOT Fallen Worker Memorial on October 9, 2025, at its Central Office grounds. The memorial honors ARDOT and Arkansas Highway … [Read more...] about Arkansas Honors Fallen ARDOT Workers With New Memorial Dedication
The Safety Zone Podcast – Episode 3: Worker Mental Health (In Their Own Words)
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Digital Construction Site Layout Planning and Real-Time Trajectory Analysis for Proactive Safety Monitoring and Control of Struck-by Hazards
Poor construction worksite conditions cause many Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF). This paper introduces the Right-time Analysis and Mitigation (RAM) module as part of the Digital Twin for … [Read more...] about Digital Construction Site Layout Planning and Real-Time Trajectory Analysis for Proactive Safety Monitoring and Control of Struck-by Hazards