This field study sought to evaluate select strategies for improving compliance with work zone speed limits, which included a speed feedback trailer (SFT) and active police enforcement. The initial … [Read more...] about Effects of Speed Feedback Trailer Positioning and Police Enforcement on Vehicular Speeds in Freeway Work Zone Lane Closures
Managing Speeds
Pennsylvania’s Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program
This article highlights the initiation of the Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program in Pennsylvania, a collaborative effort by PennDOT, the PA Turnpike Commission, and the Pennsylvania State Police. … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania’s Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program
In Virginia, Local Govts Increasingly Eye Speed Cameras to Slow School and Work Zone Traffic
In response to a surge in traffic accidents during the pandemic, local governments across Virginia are implementing speed camera enforcement programs in school and work zones. While designed to … [Read more...] about In Virginia, Local Govts Increasingly Eye Speed Cameras to Slow School and Work Zone Traffic
New York Says Work Zone Speed Camera Pilot Program Has Been Effective
This article examines the implementation and impact of New York's Automated Work Zone Speed Monitoring Pilot Program, initiated in response to the tragic death of highway maintenance worker Patrick … [Read more...] about New York Says Work Zone Speed Camera Pilot Program Has Been Effective
Effectiveness of Speed Management Methods in Work Zones
Management of speeds is a significant component of any strategy to reduce work zone crashes. The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of speed management countermeasures, such … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Speed Management Methods in Work Zones
Connecticut Officials Launch Work Zone Safety Initiative on Roads
Connecticut officials announced the launch of a work zone safety initiative, a one-year pilot program with automated speed cameras in highway work zones. The program is designed to reduce speeding and … [Read more...] about Connecticut Officials Launch Work Zone Safety Initiative on Roads