State departments of transportation dedicate considerable time and effort to creating safe driving and working conditions in roadway work zones. However, the prevalence and severity of crashes in work … [Read more...] about Mitigating Work-Zone Intrusion Risks
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ARTBA Seeks Entries for Memorial Scholarship Program
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Lanford Family Transportation Construction Worker Memorial Scholarship. Sponsored by the … [Read more...] about ARTBA Seeks Entries for Memorial Scholarship Program
CDOT Launches New Safety Initiatives
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol have launched new initiatives to reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 22.5% by 2027. A key strategy … [Read more...] about CDOT Launches New Safety Initiatives
Impacts of Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) on INDOT Work Zone Safety, Mobility, and Worker Productivity
Work zone safety has been a major concern for many stakeholders including the state Departments of Transportation (DOTs). To prevent DOT workers, especially truck mounted attenuator (TMA) drivers from … [Read more...] about Impacts of Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) on INDOT Work Zone Safety, Mobility, and Worker Productivity
Gov. Hochul: Speed Cameras in Highway Construction Zones Should be Permanent
The article discusses New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to make speed cameras in highway construction zones a permanent fixture. Hochul emphasized the success of the pilot program, which … [Read more...] about Gov. Hochul: Speed Cameras in Highway Construction Zones Should be Permanent
Advancing Highway Work Zone Safety: A Comprehensive Review of Sensor Technologies for Intrusion and Proximity Hazards
Highway work zones are critical areas where accidents frequently occur, often because of the proximity of workers to heavy machinery and ongoing traffic. With technological advancements in sensor … [Read more...] about Advancing Highway Work Zone Safety: A Comprehensive Review of Sensor Technologies for Intrusion and Proximity Hazards