The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation solicits nominations for its 2010 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards. The awards program … [Read more...] about Deadline Extension: Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards
Work Zone Crashes on the Rise in Indiana
There is a rising number of work zones crashes in Indiana due to an increase in the number of active work zones through the federal stimulus package. This article details the crash statistics and also … [Read more...] about Work Zone Crashes on the Rise in Indiana
Too Much Latitude
This article introduces longitudinal channelizing devices (LCDs) and their current applications. Pros and cons of are discussed. It concludes that LCDs have the potential to replace cones, drums, and … [Read more...] about Too Much Latitude
Interview with Scott Schneider on ANSI/ASSE A10.47-2009
In this interview with American Society of Safety Engineers, Scott Schneider, Chair of the A10.47 subcommittee which oversees ANSI/ASSE A10.47-2009, “Work Zone Safety for Highway Construction”, … [Read more...] about Interview with Scott Schneider on ANSI/ASSE A10.47-2009
Work Zone Cameras a Success, SHA Chief Says
State Highway Administrator Neil J. Pedersen accounted that a speed-control program involving cameras effectively reduced speed in work zones in Maryland. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Cameras a Success, SHA Chief Says
MOT Common Problems and Best Practices to Improve Safety in Work Zones
This presentation addresses some problems and good practices common in Delaware work zones including signing, flagging, and traffic control setups, etc. Pictures of acceptable and unacceptable traffic … [Read more...] about MOT Common Problems and Best Practices to Improve Safety in Work Zones