This article presents findings from two field studies conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, focusing on the efficacy of countermeasures aimed at reducing highway work zone crashes, … [Read more...] about AAA: Message Signs Can Boost Work Zone Safety
Worker Safety
Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers
This report presents proposals for temporary traffic control strategies aimed at reducing worker safety risks due to distracted driving in work zones. Development of these proposals was based on … [Read more...] about Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers
Addressing Encroachment-Related Safety Issues in Work Zones: A Guide
This report provides evidence-based guidelines to help address safety concerns associated with vehicle encroachment in work zones. Encroachment occurs when a vehicle inadvertently traverses across the … [Read more...] about Addressing Encroachment-Related Safety Issues in Work Zones: A Guide
The NWZSIC Safety Zone Episode 1
This inaugural episode of the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse (NWZSIC) Safety Zone podcast features an interview with Dr. Vince Hafeli, President of Ajax Paving Industries of … [Read more...] about The NWZSIC Safety Zone Episode 1
2024 Workers Memorial Events
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Mine Safety and Health Administration will be hosting multiple events in honor of Workers Memorial Day on April 22-25, … [Read more...] about 2024 Workers Memorial Events
Look at Highway Work Zones From My Perspective: NJDOT crew supervisor shares first-hand experiences from 15 years spent working on state and interstate highways
This article offers a poignant firsthand account from a New Jersey Department of Transportation employee, shedding light on the often-overlooked dangers faced by highway workers. Through the lens of … [Read more...] about Look at Highway Work Zones From My Perspective: NJDOT crew supervisor shares first-hand experiences from 15 years spent working on state and interstate highways