Kris Sandgren, a Maintenance Crew Leader with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began a 2,600 mile bicycle journey on June 22, 2010. He is riding to promote work zone safety awareness and … [Read more...] about A Vacation to Remember
ARTBA Foundation Announces 2010 “Work Zone Safety Awareness Award” Winners
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) 12th annual “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards” event was held June 8, during … [Read more...] about ARTBA Foundation Announces 2010 “Work Zone Safety Awareness Award” Winners
A Driving Simulator Study: Evaluation of Vehicle Mounted Attenuator Markings in Work Zones During Different Times of the Day
This report presents a study of driver perceptions using a driving simulator. The evaluation required one hundred and twenty participants from different age groups to drive through virtual highway … [Read more...] about A Driving Simulator Study: Evaluation of Vehicle Mounted Attenuator Markings in Work Zones During Different Times of the Day
GPS Problems in Construction Zones
In Washington, DC, GPS units have caused confusion, especially in construction zones. It could be due to the lag time between the road changes are made and the updates are released. Drivers are … [Read more...] about GPS Problems in Construction Zones
Utility Work Zone Safety Guidelines and Training: State-of-the-Art Synthesis and State-of-the-Practice Synthesis
Developed by Wayne State University under the FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant, this document presents the findings from a literature review and survey done to determine current knowledge on utility work … [Read more...] about Utility Work Zone Safety Guidelines and Training: State-of-the-Art Synthesis and State-of-the-Practice Synthesis
Guidebook on Incident Management Planning in Work Zones
Interest in improving public perception of work zones has recently prompted a greater emphasis in work zone traffic management planning in general, and an associated interest in managing work zone … [Read more...] about Guidebook on Incident Management Planning in Work Zones