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?
Worker Safety
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
Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
Connected and Smart Work Zones (CSWZ) represent the future of work zones, utilizing technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity among workers. However, research on leveraging … [Read more...] about Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
INDOT Announces Expansion of Worksite Speed Control Pilot
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the expansion of its automated work zone speed enforcement pilot, known as Safe Zones, to Interstate 65 in Lake County, beginning on or soon … [Read more...] about INDOT Announces Expansion of Worksite Speed Control Pilot
When It Comes to Work Zone Safety: Ohio Gets Personal
On April 22, 2025, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) roadway worker Andy Shively narrowly escaped death when a speeding vehicle missed him by just a few inches while he was working on I-75 in … [Read more...] about When It Comes to Work Zone Safety: Ohio Gets Personal
Electrodermal Insights Into Stress Dynamics of AR-Assisted Safety Warnings in Virtual Roadway Work Zone Environments
This study examines stress levels in roadway workers utilizing AR-assisted multi-sensory warning systems under varying work intensities. A high-fidelity Virtual Reality environment was used to … [Read more...] about Electrodermal Insights Into Stress Dynamics of AR-Assisted Safety Warnings in Virtual Roadway Work Zone Environments