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This Synthesis of Practice focuses on speed management for work zones on roadways with ordinary (pre-construction) speed limits of 45 mph and above such as freeways, tollways, multilane divided rural …MorePublic Information Programs
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Safety at Road Worksites: Stage 1 Working Papers (Publication)
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This report details contemporary practices to mitigate risk and improve safety at road worksites.
This research involved three study components:
The safety performance at worksites in Australi…MoreWork Zone Crisis: 44 Percent of Contractors Report Vehicle Crashes at Construction Sites (Publication)
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According to the results of the survey study the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America conducted with more than 700 contractors nationwide, 44 percent of roadway contractors said vehicles ha…MoreLocal Third-Graders Win Work Zone Safety Poster Contest (Publication)
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Four third-graders from local schools were judged winners of the first annual Work Zone Safety poster contest. The contest, sponsored by the Kent County Road Commission and the Kentwood Public Work…MoreConstruction Group Launches New Highway Work Zone Safety Effort as 44 Percent of Road Contractors Report Having Cars Crash into Their Projects (Publication)
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Forty-four percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year. As a result, the Associated General Contractors of America o…MoreDistracted Driving: 85 People Killed in Work Zones in Five Years (Publication)
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In the past five years, 85 people, including four ODOT workers, were killed and 1,677 people were injured in Oklahoma work zones. Work zone crashes, particularly those caused by distracted driving, sp…MoreHighway Worker Safety: A Synthesis of Highway Practice (Publication)
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TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 509: Highway Worker Safety identifies how state departments of transportation (DOTs) implement policies using highway worker safet…MoreWest Virginia DOH to Build Memorial to State Highway Workers Killed on Job (Publication)
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State of West Virginia’s Division of Highways (DOH) is planning to build a memorial at the Williamstown Interstate 77 welcome center to honor all of its highway workers who have died on the job. The…MoreTraffic Incident Response Awareness Week, Nov. 14-18 (Publication)
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The Federal Highway Administration has declared Nov. 14-18, 2016, as the first national Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week. The Missouri Department of Transportation and its partners including t…MoreHundreds of Bikers Ride to Remind Drivers to Watch out for Workers in Construction Zones (Publication)
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300 bikers held their third annual Road Construction Awareness ride on Sunday to remind drivers to slow down and give workers space in construction zones.MoreMissouri, Kansas Join Other States Pushing ‘Zipper Merge’ (Publication)
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Transportation departments in Missouri and Kansas have joined Minnesota and Washington in urging drivers to use the "zipper merge" method when approaching lane closures. Zipper merging is to use all…MoreVideos Use Humor to Promote Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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The Ontario Road Builders’ Association has releases three videos, The Failure To Merge, The Road Rager, and The Speeder, to promote safe driving in construction work zones.MoreWork Zone Speed Management: Synthesis of Highway Practice (Publication)
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This Synthesis of Practice focuses on speed management for work zones on roadways with ordinary (pre-construction) speed limits of 45 mph and above such as freeways, tollways, multilane divided rural …MoreIndiana’s Road Construction Awareness Corp. Holds 2nd Annual Motorcycle Ride (Publication)
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More than 300 motorcycle and hot rod riders participated in the second annual Road Construction Awareness Charity Ride hosted by the Road Construction Awareness Corp. (RCAC) this past weekend in India…MoreCity-Wide Motorcycle Ride Raises Awareness for Road Workers in Construction Zones (Publication)
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Six people were killed in Indiana construction zones in the past week and a half. On Sunday, hundreds of motorcyclists rode from the Indianapolis Harley-Davidson on the south side to the Moose Lodge i…MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week
National Work Zone Awareness Week 2017 is scheduled for April 3-7. The theme this year is “Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands.” The national kick-off event will be held Tuesday, April 4 in Mont… More
California DOT Launches Interactive Game to Teach Teen Drivers Safe Driving Skills in Highway Work Zones (Publication)
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In an effort to fight distracted driving and raise public awareness during National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 19-25, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is joining with the O…MoreA Death Not in Vain (Publication)
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Following the death of Clifton Scott, a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) worker, MoDOT has been informing and educating drivers about work zone safety. It has produced major safety campai…MoreCompanies Honored for Promoting Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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Winners of Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards sponsored by the ARTBA Foundation were awarded during a special luncheon held in conjunction with the association’s 2014 National Convention taki…MoreCaution Urged After 26 Incidents in I-64, I-264 Work Zones (Publication)
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Since the start of the I-64/I-264 Pavement Rehabilitation Project corridor in February, there have been 26 incidents in work zones. Most were caused by excessive speed, driver inattention and driver i…MoreEffectiveness of Safety and Public Service Announcement Messages on Dynamic Message Signs (Publication)
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The report assesses the usefulness and effectiveness of safety and public service announcement (PSA) messages through surveys conducted in four urban areas in the United States: Chicago, IL; Houston, …MoreWork Zone Safety Public Service Announcement Shares Family’s Story (Publication)
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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a new video public service announcement that features the wife and family of Gary Farrell, a maintenance worker for the New York State Department of Transpo…MoreGovernor Cuomo Reminds Motorists to Slow Down in Work Zones (Publication)
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a new video public service announcement (PSA) to remind motorists to drive safely in highway construction work zones. The PSA features the wife and family of Gary Fa…MoreCaltrans and CHP Warn Drivers of Maximum Enforcement Around Construction Work Zones (Publication)
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Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) have launched a work zone safety public campaign. Beginning July 28, Caltrans will activate its electronic highway message signs in active construction…MoreTransportation Worker’s Death Has Led to Safety Changes: Department of Transportation (Publication)
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Cape Ray resident Wayne Wall was struck and killed by a vehicle on July 23, 2013 while painting lines on the Trans-Canada Highway near Steel Mountain. On this one-year anniversary of Wall’s death, t…MoreState Launches Work Zone Safety Campaign (Publication)
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A statewide safety campaign asking motorists to hang up their phones and pay attention in work zones begins June 9 and will continue through the construction season. The campaign is part of the Mi…More“Work Zone Alert” New Safety Buzzwords: CHP Launches New Public Awareness Campaign (Publication)
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP), Caltrans, and the California Office of Traffic Safety have launched a new "Be Work Zone Alert" campaign to help save lives on the roadway. This public awareness …MoreNew Partnership Launches “Move Over” and “Fender Bender” Law Awareness Campaign (Publication)
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), launched a new “Move Over” and “Fender Bender” law awareness campaign…MoreImproving the Process for Providing Mobility and Safety in Work Zones: 2013 Summary Report (Publication)
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Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) conducted a review of their “Process for Providing Mobility and Safety in Work Zones”. The review meetings provided an opportunity for districts to f…MoreTennessee Highway Patrol Troopers Urging Drivers to Obey Move over Law (Publication)
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The social media campaign is created to educate the public about the move over law after a Nashville police officer was struck and killed by a motor home when he was directing traffic on Interstate 65…More‘Move Over’ Law to Be Enforced After Trooper Killed (Publication)
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As Florida continues to mourn the loss of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Chelsea Richard, who lost her life earlier in May in a crash on Interstate 75, law enforcement agencies around the state announ…MoreCaltrans Memorial Honors 183 Fallen Highway Workers and Reminds Motorists to Slow for the Cone Zone and Move Over (Publication)
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Caltrans hosted its 24th Annual Workers Memorial at the State Capitol to honor 183 employees who have lost their lives on the job. The Highway Workers Memorial is a somber reminder that highway work…MoreStates Prepare for Work Zone Awareness Week (Publication)
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National Work Zone Awareness Week is scheduled for April 7–11 this year. The national kick-off event will be held in Seattle on April 8. This article highlights the key events held by state depa…MoreSafer Highway Work Zones (Publication)
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This article covers the latest technology and education programs from Holland, the US, and the UK aimed at ensuring greater temporary highway work zone safety during vital work projects. TrafIQ’s…MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week Committee Seeks State Applications to Hold Kickoff Event (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Awareness Week Executive Committee is seeking applications from state transportation departments interested in hosting the 2014 campaign kick-off media event. The award criter…MoreMan Killed in Woodstock Work Zone Honored (Publication)
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Illinois transportation officials and the family of Ryan Nichols gathered at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)’s Region 1 Headquarters in Schaumburg this week to unveil the National W…MoreNational Work Zone Traveling Memorial Wall Unveiled at IDOT Headquarters in Schaumburg (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Memorial Wall was unveiled at the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Region 1 Headquarters in Schaumburg Wednesday and it will be on display through Friday. The National …More“Operation Summer Brake” Enforcement Begins August 27: Slowing Down in Construction Zones (Publication)
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The New York State Thruway Authority and State Police Troop T announced that "Operation Summer Brake," an eight-day campaign promoting work zone safety, will begin on August 27 and continue thru Septe…MoreIllinois Transportation Secretary Encourages Public to “Embrace the Orange” and Help Save Lives (Publication)
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The Illinois Department of Transportation has created a new website to help promote its latest work zone safety campaign "Embrace the Orange". The campaign is focused on reducing work zone crashes and…MoreModeling Commuters’ Response to Pretrip Information Provided for Prolonged and Large-Scale Network Disruptions: Case Study of West LRT Construction in Calgary, Canada (Publication)
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This paper models commuters' response to pre-trip information disseminated through electronic newsletters, which are advising route diversions and mode change due to a major LRT Construction in the Ci…MoreWork Zone Safety 2012 Event (Training)
On Wednesday, May 2, Transportation Secretary Shailen Bhatt joined with representatives from AAA Mid-Atlantic, the Delaware Contractor's Association, and other officials at Dover International Speedwa… More
IDOT, Partners Announce Winners of 2012 Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest Finalists Honored for Ingenuity, Artistic Abilities to Promote Safety (Publication)
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The Illinois Department of Transportation and safety advocacy partners honored 12 students from across the state whose artwork was selected to appear in the 2013 Illinois Work Zone Safety Calendar. Mo…MoreCaltrans Memorial Honors 178 Fallen Highway Workers and Reminds Motorists to Slow for the Cone Zone (Publication)
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Caltrans honored the 178 workers who have lost their lives on the job at the 22nd Annual Workers Memorial. Caltrans has partnered with the California Transportation Foundation to develop funds for the…MoreWork Zone Clearinghouse Calls on Teens to Make this the Safest Summer Ever (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse and the National Organizations for Youth Safety kicked off Global Youth Traffic Safety Month in Washington, D.C. this week. As part of the cam…MoreWork Zone Clearinghouse Calls on Teens to Make this the Safest Summer Ever
May is Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
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Lisa McCluskey
202-289-4434
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May 9, 2012
(WASHINGTON)— Young people from across … More
Innovation Key to Helping Reduce Roadway Construction Zone Accidents, ARTBA Says (Publication)
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Innovation should be the driving force behind creation of new strategies to help reduce fatalities and injuries in roadway construction zones. That is the message Brad Sant, the American Road & …MoreMoDOT Asks Motorists to “Rate Our Work Zones” New Signs Help Solicit Feedback (Publication)
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Motorists may see new signs asking them to "Rate Our Work Zones" as the construction and maintenance season picks up. The Missouri Department of Transportation has placed those signs near work zones t…MoreBusiness Outreach Helps ADOT Spread the Word on Upcoming Projects (Publication)
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There is no set way of getting the word out about new projects, and several different outlets are often used to spread the word. The Arizona Department of Transportation has adopted a low-tech approac…MoreDon’t Barrel Through Work Zones: National Work Zone Awareness Week 2012 (Publication)
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States across the country will promote safety driving in work zones as National Work Zone Awareness Week 2012 kicks off April 23rd in St. Louis, Missouri. The theme for this year is "Don't Barrel Thro…MoreGA Work Sites Participate in OSHA Alliance Work Zone Safety Stand Down Day (Publication)
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In 278 Georgia work zones, 6,042 workers from 33 companies participated in the OSHA Struck By Alliance Work Zone Safety Stand Down Day, a day when companies were asked to stop work and conduct safety …MoreChildren’s Artwork to Be on Billboards, Promoting Work Zone Awareness Week (Publication)
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The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) has put together a billboard campaign to help raise public awareness of work zone dangers. Children and relatives of CAWP members were invit…MoreWork Zone Safety Education Program (Publication)
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This article introduces NJ LTAP‘s Work Zone Safety Education Program, its history, activities, and accomplishments.MoreAHTD Announces RED•Zones Campaign: Alternate Routes Suggested (Publication)
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The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department has announced the “Know the RED•Zones” campaign to highlight areas with significantly reduced capacity during highway construction projec…More2011 Report: Distracted Driving on the Capital Beltway (Publication)
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The 2011 report reveals that distracted driving awareness programs have had a positive impact on drivers’ distracted driving habits. The survey conducted by Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic on…MoreNew Research Reveals Distracted Driving in Construction Zones Declining (Publication)
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A new research released by Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic reveals that distracted driving is decreasing in the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes construction zone. More than 33% of the 1,000 Beltway dr…MoreMother Fights for Work Zone Safety Awareness on Anniversary of Son’s Death (Publication)
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Jeffrey Thompson and Cheyenne Burke, two TDOT workers, were killed two years ago when a truck crossed the median and struck the workers as they worked on the guardrail. At the anniversary of her son's…MoreHighway Work Zone Speed Enforcement (Publication)
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Governor Deval Patrick joined the Massachusetts State Police, MassDOT, and state and federal officials today to kick off the work zone speed enforcement program, a one-year pilot program targeting at …MoreHOT Lanes Work Zone a Hot Spot for Accidents (Publication)
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Since the work on the high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes on the Virginia side of the capital beltway started in July 2008, crashes in this area increased about 20% in 2009 and 30% in 2010. Some of the c…MoreWork Zone Signs Designed to Lessen Stress (Publication)
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The town of Mount Pleasant has placed 18 new signs in work zones along Highway 17. They do not give a warning but make you laugh. They intended to take away the stress caused by construction and it w…MoreLabor Day Weekend Slows TN Roadwork; Still Be Cautious (Publication)
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The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction work requiring lane closures through Labor Day weekend. Drivers may still encounter work zones with workers present, and the sp…MoreIDOT and Partners Unveil National Work Zone Memorial Wall at Illinois State Fair: Organizations Highlight Prominent Traffic Safety Contributions, Commemorate Lives Lost in Work Zones (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Memorial Wall was unveiled at the Illinois State Fair to recognize the tragic loss of life in work zones and to stress the importance of increased awareness for motorist and wor…MoreEditorial: Troopers Have Their Eye Out — So Should Drivers (Publication)
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The New York state police will be out in full force on highways this week to crack down on speeders as part of the annual “Operation Work Brake” campaign and the “Speed Week” campaign. “Oper…MoreThruway Authority & State Police Troop T Announce “Operation Work Brake” Enforcement Begins August 8 (Publication)
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“Operation Work Brake,” an annual five-day initiative to promote work zone safety and awareness, will take place from August 8 through August 12, 2011. Officials say state troopers will be out in …MoreCaltrans Campaign Urges Motorists to Move Over to Protect Highway Workers (Publication)
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In light of three Caltrans highway worker fatalities, California Department of Transportation kicked off a statewide campaign on Monday with a new "Move Over" message to educate the public on the impo…MoreSlow Down in the Cone Zone: Roadside Worker Safety Awareness Campaign (Publication)
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The Work Zone Safety Alliance recently launched the "Cone Zone" campaign, a road safety initiative that aims at reducing worker fatalities by increasing awareness of their vulnerability in the cone zo…More‘Move Over’ Rule to Be Touted in Traffic Safety Campaign (Publication)
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In the wake of three Caltrans worker deaths in less than two months, officials will launch a statewide safety campaign highlighting the "move over" rule. The campaign will use television ads and freew…MoreUDOT Warning People to Say out of Summer Construction Zones (Publication)
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As the weather heats up and we all spend more time outside, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is warning everyone to stay out of construction zones. UDOT officials say they often see dirt b…MoreMDOT Suspends Road Work for Fourth of July Holiday Weekend (Publication)
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on most state routes this weekend to accommodate Fourth of July holiday traffic, and has provided a list of the 77 zones …MoreMost Main Highways Open for Fourth of July Holiday Travel (Publication)
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will put a hold on most major highway construction projects for the July 4th holiday weekend. Officials say there will still be some construction so expect d…MoreConstruction Won’t Slow July 4th Travelers in Tennessee (Publication)
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The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction related lane closures on interstates and state routes for the July 4th weekend to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday …MoreNational Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse Update (Publication)
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This article provides an update on the outreach efforts of the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse. The stated efforts include a new print ad campaign and some free educational resour…MoreMaximizing Investments in Work Zone Safety in Oregon (Publication)
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Due to the federal stimulus program and the 2009 Jobs and Transportation Act, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) anticipates that a large increase in highway construction will occur. There…More2011 “Work Zone Safety Awareness Award” Winners Announced (Publication)
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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) 13th annual “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards” event was held June 7, during …More2011 “Work Zone Safety Awareness Award” Winners Announced
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Lisa McCluskey
Beth McGinn
202-289-4434
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2011
(WASHINGTON)— The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s … More
VDOT Prepares for Memorial Day Travel: Lane Closures, Work Zones Suspended to Ease Weekend Holiday Traffic (Publication)
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will temporarily suspend lane closures and road construction work zones throughout the Memorial Day weekend to accommodate the extra traffic over the h…MoreSHA Announces Website to Aid Drivers (Publication)
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With the rising rate of gas prices, the Maryland State Highway Administration hopes to ease commuters pains with an online tool to inform them of construction zones and possible delays. The new online…MoreNational Work Zone Memorial on Display (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Memorial will be on display in the Lambeau Field Atrium. The display is in commemoration of Work Zone Safety Week. The 20-foot long memorial contains names of some 1,400 people …MoreIDOT Announces Results of Sixth Annual Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest (Publication)
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) honored 12 students from across the state whose artwork was selected in the Sixth Annual Illinois Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest for 2010-11. The d…MoreTaking a Barrel of Caution in Work Zones (Publication)
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The Missouri Department of Transportation placed "Barrel Bob," an 11-foot-tall figure made of orange and white recycled barrels wearing sunglasses, a hard hat and holding a caution sign, near road con…MoreEvent Highlights Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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A sign and 33 cones stood Wednesday to represent the lives of Kansas Department of Transportation workers who lost their lives in work zone accidents since 1950. The Go Orange event was held to urge d…MoreDOT Stresses Work Safety on the Roads (Publication)
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Orange is the new black for the Georgia Department of Transportation, as officials try to keep motorists alert along work zones. The department is participating in Work Zone Safety Week with a “Go O…MoreRoad Workers Appeal to Motorists to Drive Safely (Publication)
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A worker was killed while setting up traffic control in Waterloo in February by a man charged with dangerous driving. Every year, there are over 2,100 collisions in road construction zones in Ontario.…MoreOntario Construction Workers Promote Safe Driving Using Web Tools (Publication)
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Ontario road workers launched “Safety: A Two Way Street,” an online safety campaign to get drivers to slow down in construction work zones. The goal of the campaign is to put a “human face” on…MoreCaltrans Holds Memorial for Workers Killed on Duty (Publication)
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Caltrans held its 21st annual Highway Workers Memorial on Monday, April 15, in honor of workers killed on state highways. During the memorial, Caltrans officials asked drivers to "Slow for the Cone Z…MoreJefferson Students Map out Roadway Safety (Publication)
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Jefferson C-123 first-grader Lauren Cullin and her classmates participated in a poster contest, "Life Behind the Cones and Barrels — How Roadway Workers Keep America Moving," hosted by the Missouri …MoreDrivers Urged to Give Road Workers a Brake (Publication)
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In 2010, a car drove past four "road closed" signs and landed in a ditch on Rainbow Drive in Lancaster, Ohio. This incident almost injuried or killed a city worker in the ditch then. The city is lau…MoreMissouri to Host 2012 National Work Zone Week Event (Publication)
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After a competitive selection process, Missouri has been chosen by the national Work Zone Awareness Week Executive Committee to host the national kick-off event in 2012. Besides receiving funding for…MoreDrivers: Watch for Construction — and Put Those Phones down (Publication)
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The 2010 work zone crash data from Region 8 of the New York State Department of Transportation shows a decrease from 2009. The author attributed the decrease to the following efforts: the National Wor…MoreAttention Motorist: Safer Driving Means Safer Work Zones for Everyone (Publication)
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The 2011 National Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off on April 4. The theme for this year is "Safer driving. Safer work zones. For everyone.” ARTBA Chairman Bill Cox represents ARTBA and the National…MoreAttention Motorist: Safer Driving Means Safer Work Zones for Everyone.
ARTBA Chairman Bill Cox to represent ARTBA at the National Work Zone Awareness Week Kick Off
Contacts:
Brad Sant
202-289-4434
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, … More
National Observance Week Highlights Work Zone Awareness (Publication)
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The Texas Department of Transportation will join other national and state agencies to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week April 4-8 and to remember victims and raise awareness about work zone sa…MoreBarrel Bob Contest Kicks Off National Work Zone Awareness Week (Publication)
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Southeast District of the Missouri Department of Transportation will celebrate National Work Zone Awareness Week by holding the "Where in the District is Barrel Bob" contest. Barrell Bob, a 10-foot t…MoreDOTD Launches “A Vested Interest in Safety” Campaign (Publication)
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To help promote safe driving in work zones, Governor Bobby Jindal has declared April 4 through April 8 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Louisiana in conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week. …MoreRegional Success of Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic Distracted Driving Campaign Prompts Nationwide Rollout of Orange Cones. No Phones. (Publication)
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Transurban-Fluor, Virginia Department of Transportation, and AAA Mid-Atlantic released the Orange Cones. No Phones. National e-Toolkit, an online resource for state departments of transportation to ra…MoreSafer Driving, Safer Work Zones: National Work Zone Awareness Week 2011 (Publication)
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National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) 2011 will kick off April 4. This article reviews the brief history of NWZAW and introduces guidelines, products, publications, and training resources develop…MoreAd Campaign Highlights Importance of Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse has recently released a new print advertising campaign to raise awareness about the importance of improving safety in roadway construction zones…More100 Northern Virginia Employers Sign Pledge to Reduce Distracted Driving (Publication)
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Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic launched the “Orange Cones. No Phones. Employee Safety Pledge” educational campaign program to reduce distracted driving in construction zones on the Capital …MoreWork Zone Safety Clearinghouse Launches Ad Campaign & Unveils New Educational Resources (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse has launched a new print ad campaign featuring Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez and transportation leaders delivering messages about …MoreWork Zone Safety Clearinghouse Launches Ad Campaign & Unveils New Educational Resources
PSAs Features Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez & Industry Leaders
Contacts:
Lisa McCluskey
202-289-4434
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2011
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Guidelines on Improving Work Zone Safety Through Public Information and Traveler Information (Publication)
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The document describes the role of traveler information strategies in improving work zone safety. Effective traveler information systems can increase driver awareness, reduce public frustration with w…MoreFHWA Work Zone Safety Grant Products
Grant Product Survey Summary: Highlights from 2011 Practitioner Work Group Meeting
Background
Section 1409 of the Safe Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Us… More
MoDOT Employee Walking to Benefit Fallen Workers’ Memorial (Publication)
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Jim Feeney, a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) worker, embarks on a 91.1-mile walk on his own time to raise awareness for work zone safety and encourage private sponsorship for a memorial…MoreBrutal Video Aimed at Saving Lives in Construction Zones (Publication)
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In the past five years, 70 flaggers have been injured and 3 killed in British Columbia. Jennifer Beauregard was one of them. The 23-year-old flagger was flagging when she was struck by an inattent…MoreState Shows Off New Signs Warning Drivers to Give Room to Emergency Vehicles (Publication)
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As a part of the awareness campaign for the "move over" law, Vermont Agency of Transportation will display 12 large white and yellow signs on interstate highways to warn drivers to move over or slow …MoreWarning Over ‘Steal a Road Cone’ Day (Publication)
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A nationwide facebook campaign encouraging people to steal road cones has caught the attention of police. The campaign, which had over 7000 followers, has been removed from the social networking site…MoreNTTA Monthly Safe-T Buzz Tip: Stay Safe in Construction Zones (Publication)
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As part of its Safe-T campaign, the North Texas Tollway Authority reminds motorists to pay special attention to the road while travelling through work zones. Work zone accidents in 2008 resulted in o…MoreTreating Potential Back-of-Queue Safety Hazards
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June 2009
The purpose of this document is to highlight strategies that can help reduce the work zone congestion that increases back-of-queue crash risk. It is widel… More
Thruway Authority & Troop T Announce “Operation Work Brake” Enforcement: Safety Initiative to Promote Awareness While Traveling on Highway Work Zones (Publication)
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The New York State Thruway Authority and State Police Troop T announced the kick-off of "Operation Work Brake" on June 23, 2010. During the week, which begins June 28th and ends July 2nd, additional …MoreARTBA Foundation Announces 2010 “Work Zone Safety Awareness Award” Winners (Publication)
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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, dur…MoreARTBA Foundation Announces 2010 “Work Zone Safety Awareness Award” Winners
Contacts:
Brad Sant
Jeff Solsby
202-289-4434
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2010
(Washington, D.C.)—Public and private transportation organizations from across the … More
CSEA Campaigns for Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) started the Don't Zone Out campaign in April to caution drivers to observe speed limits and stay alert when driving thru construction work zones. A link…MoreN.J. Contractors’ ‘Safety Day’ Promotes Safe Driving in Work Zones (Publication)
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In 2008, 720 people were killed in work zones nationwide, including seven in New Jersey. Most crashes in work zones are due to inattentive driving or following too closely. Associated General Contrac…MoreMoDOT Lists 10 Work Zones to Watch Out For (Publication)
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The Missouri Department of Transportation issued a list of 10 work zones that would affect travel this summer. The list provides information on how the work zones will affect travel and for how long.…MoreShirley Heim Posters Awarded State Honors (Publication)
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Three Shirley Heim Middle School sixth-graders were selected as winners for the statewide poster contest, "Life Behind the Cones and Barrels: How Roadway Workers Keep America Moving." The poster conte…MoreIDOT Announces Results of Fifth Annual Work Zone Safety Statewide Calendar Contest (Publication)
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The drawings of 12 students from kindergarten through sixth-grade aross the state were selected as winners of the 2009-2010 Fifth Annual Illinois Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest. The calendar conte…MoreDrivers Reminded to Slow Down in Work Zones (Publication)
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As Delaware Department of Transportation observes Work Zone Safety Month, it reminds drivers to slow down in work zones to ensure the safety of workers and themselves.MoreVDOT and Oprah Ask Drivers to Put Phones Away While Driving (Publication)
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Virginia Department of Transportation kicked off its No Phone Zone campaign in April, asking drivers to put away their cell phones during the road construction season. Oprah Winfrey also encourages h…More“What Have I Done?”: New Work Zone Campaign Aims to Reduce Work Zone Fatalities and Injuries (Publication)
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In an effort to reduce crashes in work zones, the Missouri Department of Transportation has released a new television spot called "What Have I Done?" to remind drivers not to barrel through work zones…MoreMn/DOT to Commemorate Workers Memorial Day: Department Reminds Drivers to Use Extra Caution in Construction Work Zones (Publication)
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The increase in the number of work zone crashes on Minnesota state highways in recent years has been a concern. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will honor those who died while wor…MoreState DOTs Campaign to Halt Workzone Deaths (Publication)
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State transportation departments along with dozens of local agencies and the Federal Highway Administration held events across the country this week to mark National Workzone Awareness Week. This year…More“What One Thing” (Training)
Work zone safety TV public service announcement developed by the Texas Department of Transportation. More
“Traffic Statistic” – Spanish / “Tráfico Statistic” – Español (Training)
Work zone safety TV public service announcement developed by the Texas Department of Transportation. / El aviso del servicio público de la seguridad TV de la zona de trabajo se convirtió por el Mini… More
“Traffic Statistic” (Training)
Work zone safety TV public service announcement developed by the Texas Department of Transportation. More
“Surrender Flag” – Spanish / “Entrega Flag” – Español (Training)
Work zone safety TV public service announcement developed by the Texas Department of Transportation. / El aviso del servicio público de la seguridad TV de la zona de trabajo se convirtió por el Mini… More
“Surrender Flag” (Training)
Work zone safety TV public service announcement developed by the Texas Department of Transportation. More
“Runaway Sign” – Spanish / “Fugitivo Sign” – Español (Training)
Work zone safety TV public service announcement developed by the Texas Department of Transportation. / El aviso del servicio público de la seguridad TV de la zona de trabajo se convirtió por el Mini… More
“Runaway Sign” (Training)
Work zone safety TV public service announcement developed by the Texas Department of Transportation. More
“Bowling Pins” – Spanish / “Bowling Pins” – Español (Training)
Work zone safety TV public service announcement developed by the Texas Department of Transportation. / El aviso del servicio público de la seguridad TV de la zona de trabajo se convirtió por el Mini… More
“Bowling Pins” (Training)
Work zone safety TV public service announcement developed by the Texas Department of Transportation. More
A Decade of Safety Success (Publication)
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National Work Zone Awareness Week is now in its 11th year. This article attributes the decrease in the number of work zone fatalities since 2002 to the national effort of this work zone awareness cam…MoreMessage to Motorists: Give Your “Undivided Attention” in Roadway Construction Zones (Publication)
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As part of the National Work Zone Awareness Week promotional effort, this news release discussed the kick-off event, the theme for this year, and also offered safety tips for driving thru work zones.MoreMessage to Motorists: Give Your “Undivided Attention” in Roadway Construction Zones
ARTBA Director Rich Cavallaro & Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Recipient Nicole Rumley Join New York City Event to Kick Off National Work Zone Awareness Week
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National Work Zone Awareness Week 2010: Work Zones Need Your Undivided Attention (Publication)
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This article announces the upcoming National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) for 2010. It includes information on programs and efforts around the nation going into NWZAW since its creation in 1999. I…MoreNational Workzone Awareness Week Video Released (Publication)
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This article announces the release of a 30-second video by AASHTO for the 2010 National Work Zone Awareness week. Theme and the kickoff ceremony for this year’s event as well as a link to the video…MoreWork Zone Driving in Oklahoma Requires Extra Care (Publication)
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This article reminds motorists to take caution in work zones by recounting three crashes in Oklahoma work zones, which highway workers were involved. It calls attention for 2010 Work Zone Awareness we…MoreNational Work Zone Memorial Comes to Beaumont (Publication)
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In advance of the National Work Zone Awareness Week, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) launched the campaign by bringing the National Work Zone Memorial wall to the state. The appearance of t…MoreWork Zone Crashes on the Rise in Indiana (Publication)
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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…MoreIn the Elevator (Training)
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At the Office (Training)
Video public service announcement developed by the Federal Highway Administration. In a typical office environment, the spokesperson encourages drivers to consider the safety of road workers by slowin… More
No Zone (Training)
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Don’t be a Conehead (Training)
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MoDOT Hopes Barrel Bob Slows Down Drivers Through Construction Zones (Publication)
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In an effort to improve the safety of both workers and motorists, Missouri Department of Transportation places Barrel Bob, a 10-foot-tall man made of orange construction barrels, close to a work zone …MoreISP, IDOT, SOS, and Corporate Partners Join Efforts to Save Lives on Illinois Roadways (Publication)
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Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and Illinois Secretary of State, along with corporate partners, joined together to remind Illinois motorists of two new laws taking effect…MoreIllinois Launches Ads Focusing on New Texting Ban (Publication)
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Illinois state officials publicize new laws concerning cell phone usage. The state is airing commercials alerting the public that cell phone usage is now restricted while operating a vehicle.MoreNCDOT Announces Winners of Safety Poster Contest (Publication)
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced the winners of the 2009 Work Zone Safety Poster Contest. The poster contest is held to increase work zone safety awareness and education among…MoreSpeeding in Work Zones Will Cost You: Maryland Launches Work Zone Speed Camera Program (Publication)
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Maryland has launched a new speed camera enforcement program aimed at reducing the number of traffic accidents in and around work zones. Laurie Moser, the widow of a highway worker killed in Frederick…MoreProgram Seeks to Keep Teen Drivers “Between the Barrels”: Houston County Students Get Update on New Laws (Publication)
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The Between the Barrels program focuses on keeping highway construction workers and troopers safe, it also carries messages applicable to any situation involving a motor vehicle. This is the second ye…MoreSafety Poster Contest Opens (Publication)
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The N.C. Department of Transportation is sponsoring a Work Zone Safety Post Contest for students in an effort to increase safety awareness among current and future drivers. The theme of the poster con…MoreWork Zones in High Gear (Publication)
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Based on the work zone crash data from the web sites of the Federal Highway Administration's Work Zone Mobility and Safety Program and the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, a high n…MoreEmergency Managers and First Responders Use Twitter and Facebook to Update Communities (Publication)
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"Social media" or "Web 2.0" have often been considered as the tools for citizens to talk to friends. This article discusses how fire departments or emergency management offices are using those tools …MoreNew Campaign Targets Speeders (Publication)
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Utah law enforcement and transportation officials joined together to promote a new "Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine" campaign which is is aimed at reducing the speeds of motorists. An official states th…MoreIDOT Announces Fourth Annual Work Zone Safety Statewide Calendar Contest (Publication)
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announces winners of the 2008-2009 Fourth Annual Illinois Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest. The drawings of the twelve finalists will appear in the 2…MoreState’s Work Zone Crashes Decline; Driver Behavior Still a Concern (Publication)
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently released the 2008 crash data, which shows a 9 percent decrease in the total number of crashes in work zones statewide. In an effort to promote…MoreNational Work Zone Safety Week Launches 10th Year Safest Roads in Ten Years to Get Safer, Say Feds: FHWA Engineer Building Road to Safer Tomorrow (Publication)
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See the link below for the full text of this news release.More“Drive to Survive. Your Future is Riding on it!” (Publication)
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The beginning of the 2009 Work Zone Safety and Awareness season was announced during a media event. From now until November, the West Virginia Department of Highways (WVDOH) could have up to 300 road…MoreWSDOT Turns Orange for Work Zone Memorial Today (Publication)
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The Washington State Department of Transportation has turned their web site orange this week in abservance of 2009 Work Zone Memorial to honor workers killed in roadway work zones. The agency's "Give …MoreMn/DOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution in Construction Work Zones (Publication)
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) announces an event in observance of Workers Memorial Day on April 28. Ceremonies will be held at the Mn/DOT maintenance facility in Oakdale and the …MorePennDOT Promotes Safety Within Work Zones (Publication)
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation publicly highlighted the importance of work zone safety awareness with a radar demonstration along Interstate 80 in corroboration with National Work Zone …MorePennDOT Announces Highway Deaths Dropping (Publication)
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Highway deaths in Pennsylvania dropped to a 14-year low in 2008, and aggressive driving fatalities in the state were down significantly from the previous year. The decline in fatalities can largely b…MoreMore than 500 Work Zone Violations Issued During Operation Drive Smart (Publication)
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540 citations were issued for speed violations in work zones across the state of North Carolina during Operation Drive Smart 2009, the state's work zone safety enforcement campaign. The campaign, whi…MoreTxDOT Lesson Got me up to Speed on Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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A journalist narrates his experience in a mock work zone. The Texas Department of Transportation created the simulation in a public roadway to raise public awareness about the dangers in work zones.MoreDrivers Encouraged to Slow down in Work Zones (Publication)
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Ohio officials are encouraging to "Slow for the Cone Zone" as construction zones open for work. As part of National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, and to reduce the numerous crashes in work zones ev…MoreNew Law Could Put Speed Cameras In Work Zones (Publication)
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The 10th National Work Zone Awareness Week begins in Maryland and lawmakers contemplate ways to deter drivers from speeding in work zones. One of the safety measure on debate would be to put speed cam…MoreHighway Work-Zone Safety Should be First Priority (Publication)
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A highway worker's death prods his widow, Laurie, and her daughter to go public with their story to increase public awareness of the dangers of work zones. Laurie testified before congressional commit…MoreARTBA Scholarship Recipient Recalls Family Tragedy During National Work Zone Awareness Week Event (Publication)
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The national event of the 10th annual National Work Zone Awareness Week was held near a work zone along the Potomac River. Rachel Moser and her mother, Laurie, were the featured speakers. Rachel's f…MoreARTBA Scholarship Recipient Recalls Family Tragedy During National Work Zone Awareness Week Event
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Broward Patrolling Construction Zones This Week (Publication)
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Florida law enforcement officers expects a rise in the number of traffic fines around work zones this week as Florida participates in National Work Zone Awareness Week. Most work zone fatalities are p…MoreDrivers Beware: TxDOT Urges Caution in Area Work Zones (Publication)
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Officials from Texas Department of Transportation and Public Safety are teaming up to raise public awareness of safety for motorists and workers in work zones. Texas observes National Work Zone Awaren…MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week Starts Tomorrow (Publication)
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National Work Zone Awareness week is scheduled for April 6-10 this year. With an upswing in the expansion of the number of work zones due to the National Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, safety …MoreLetter: At VDOT Safety is No. 1 Priority (Publication)
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This is a letter to the editor of Rockbridge Weekly from Garrett Moore, a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) District Administrator. In the letter, Garrett cites work zone crash facts and …MoreINDOT Stresses Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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On March 24, a highway worker was killed when his vehicle was hit by a truck as he worked along Interstate 164. The Indiana Department of Transportation is increasing its public awareness efforts duri…MoreTxDOT Observes National Work Zone Awareness Week (Publication)
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Each April, the Texas Department of Transportation joins with the Federal Highway Administration, national transportation associations and numerous other state DOTs for National Work Zone Awareness We…MoreCity to Observe National Work Zone Safety Week (Publication)
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Public officials of Mesquite, Nevada are alerting the residents of the town about work zones and asking the citizens to respect the men and women who work in public right-of-ways. The officials are ac…MoreSuspect Found in Construction Zone Hit and Run (Publication)
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A freeway worker was injured in a construction zone hit-and-run accident in Independence, Ohio. Law enforcement personnel identified the offending driver through a local repair shop. The incident has …MoreAre You “Intexticated?”: Driving and Texting Can Lead to Disaster for Those Working in Contruction Zones (Publication)
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In this news article, Alabama's Association of General Contractors, OSHA, and local law enforcement call attention to the dangers of cell phones and driving during National Work Zone Safety Week.MoreDrive to Survive—Our Future is Riding on It: National Work Zone Awareness Week 2009 (Publication)
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The tenth annual National Work Zone Awareness Week is scheduled for April 6–10, 2009. The message for motorists this year is "Drive to Survive—Our Future is Riding on It!". This article covers in…MoreARTBA Foundation Announces 2008 “Work Zone Safety Awareness Award” Winners (Publication)
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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) eighth annual “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards” lunch was held October 22 at…MoreTurning Point: Contact Us
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The Role of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association is a national association representing the transportation construction industry. ARTBA and its state chapters have been leaders in work zone… More
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), of the U.S. Department of Transportation, promotes safety for new teenage drivers through its Work Zone Mobility and Safety Program. This program’s objecti… More
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Dominique Dawes
Remarks for National Work Zone Awareness Week Event
April 8, 2003 — Freedom Plaza, Washington, D.C.
Speaking for ARTBA and Turning Point: Roadway Work Zone Safety for New Drivers Campaign
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Turning Point: Roadway Work Zone Safety for New Drivers
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Call for Nominations: ARTBA Foundation 2008 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards (Publication)
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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting nominations for the 2008 “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards.” The…MoreSlow for Cone Zone Campaign Hopes to Save Lives (Publication)
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The Colorado Department of Transportation is kicking off a new campaign, Slow for Cone Zone, this summer to keep drivers and workers safe on the roadways. The Slow for Cone Zone campaign targets unsaf…MoreNation’s Top Highway Official Calls for Slower Driving in Work Zones (Publication)
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Urging everyone to drive slowly and carefully through highway work zones as repair crews work along the nation's highways, Acting Federal Highway Administrator Jim Ray joined state transportation offi…MoreApril in Connecticut is Work Zone Awareness Month (Publication)
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M. Jodi Rell, Governor of Connecticut, announced that the month of April is being proclaimed Work Zone Awareness Month. Connecticut, like other states and organizations, promotes work zone awareness …MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week 2008: Slow for the Cone Zone (Publication)
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Drivers were reminded to “Slow for the Cone Zone” as State transportation departments, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), American Ass…MoreNew Ad Campaign Focuses on Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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Each year, spring signals the start of construction season across western Wisconsin. To remind drivers to stay alert when driving through work zones, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation recentl…MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week, April 7-11 (Publication)
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National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), which draws attention to the hazards roadway construction crews encounter when motorists fail to heed safety warnings, is April 7-11. The event will be obser…MoreArkansas Work Zone Enforcement Mobilization Spurs Massive Public Awareness (Publication)
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The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department garnered major media coverage and resulting public awareness - not to mention nailing 46 speeders during a three-hour media event in a work zon…MoreARTBA Foundation Announces Winners of 2007 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards (Publication)
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Several public and private transportation groups from across the country were recognized for their commitment to safety at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Develo…MoreUse of signing to inform motorists of a website address they may access to receive construction project information (Practice)
Rhode Island does not list the web site on its highway signing at this time. Instead signs have been installed with the 511 number and with a phone number to obtain info on construction projects. More
Use of signing to inform motorists of a website address they may access to receive construction project information (Practice)
In New York State they have used a similar sign but with an 800 phone number rather than a website. More
Arizona:Use of signing to inform motorists of a website address they may access to receive construction project information (Practice)
Arizona DOT uses a standard 511 sign with the logo for all motorist information. More
One Problem, One Message (Publication)
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As more of us develop and implement work zone safety campaigns, it's important to remember that the safety problem should be presented to motorists as a national concern, not as just an isolated "anno…MoreMore States Joining WZS Efforts (Publication)
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Since California began one of the nation's first comprehensive public awareness campaigns in 1982, many states have joined them. According to a study conducted by the Virginia DOT, 29 states currentl…MoreWork Zone Safety Public Awareness and Education (Publication)
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As part of the effort to promote greater public awareness and education of work zone safety, the Minnesota Department of Transportation made visits to other states to share work zone safety, technical…MoreDon’t Shout. Re-route. (Publication)
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Public service campaign designed to discourage motorists from using the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago during major construction phases. An explanation of the work being done, alternate routes, ramp …MoreWork Zone Safety ~ Give ‘Em a Brake (Publication)
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Discusses some work zone statistics, outreach campaigns, laws, and a true story of an Oregon highway worker involved in a work zone accident. Article focuses on informing motorists of the dangers of …MoreNew Work Zone Safety Campaign Unveiled (Publication)
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Kansas Department of Transportation is unveiling a new work zone safety campaign, "Get the Picture. Listen to the Signs," to supplement the "Give 'Em a Brake" work zone safety program. This news rel…MorePublic Information Activities to Mitigate the Impacts of Closing San Francisco’s Central Freeway (Publication)
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San Francisco's Central Freeway, which carried 93,000 commuters a day, was shut down on August 25, 1996 so that the freeway's upper deck could be demolished as a first step in improving the seismic sa…MoreHighway Work May Be Hazardous to Your Health (Publication)
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This article describes radio and television public service announcements used by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Public Affairs, to increase driver awareness of the dangers posed to hig…MoreNew Safety Campaign Aimed at Road Crews and Drivers (Publication)
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The Federal Highway Administration, with 21 state departments of transportation, has developed the work zone safety outreach campaign, "Get the Picture, Listen to the Signs." Studies show that driver…MoreS.R. 22 Reconstruction Project: An Incident and Public Information Success in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania (Publication)
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This report discusses the reconstruction project of the S.R. 22 Highway which runs through the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. It includes the process of developing and implementing the Transportation …MoreWork Zone Safety: It’s Everybody’s Business (Publication)
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Work zones on U.S. highways have become increasingly dangerous places for both workers and travelers, with the death rate approaching two per day. Motorists who drive through work zones every day ofte…MoreWork Zone Safety Worries Officials (Publication)
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Two people were killed and 59 others injured in work zones on Northern Virginia roads in 1999, a problem that the state's transportation officials say will get worse as the number of road construction…MoreGeorgia Implements Work-Zone Safety Plan (Publication)
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Article discussing the $1-million, year-long work zone safety awareness campaign designed to save lives and reduce injuries in work zones on Georgia roads and highways.MoreThe Transportation Awareness Program (Publication)
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The Montana Department of Transportation's (MDT's) public outreach efforts, formally recognized as the Maintenance Awareness Program ( MAP), has been expanded to cover additional aspects for the depar…MorePennDOT Unveils New Approach to Work Zone Safety Signs (Publication)
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It's dangerous work, pouring concrete on busy highways, flagging motorists, all in the name of improved traffic flow. During National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, PennDOT officials on Monday unve…MoreRoad Work Puts Crews in Danger (Publication)
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As part of a weeklong campaign on work-zone safety, the New Mexico Highway and Transportation Department will hold memorial services at 1 p.m. today at each of its six district offices to remember hig…MoreDelaware’s Survival Plan for the I-95 Shutdown (Publication)
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The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is in the midst of a major reconstruction project on a heavily traveled section of I-95. Extensive planning by DelDOT, along with widespread communit…MoreLeading the Way to Safer Work Zones (Publication)
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This article provides some background on the National Work Zone Awareness Week initiative and offers advice on how to have a successful work zone safety program with no budget and no experience in med…MoreWorking Together for Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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"Slow Down. It Won't Kill You." That's the message motorists in Georgia are getting as they travel through work zones, thanks to a new campaign by the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT). Drive…MoreRoad Construction Crews Gearing up for Busy Season (Publication)
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It's the time of year again when roadway construction projects start and safety is at the front of workers' minds. That is especially true this spring after several motorists, including an Overland Pa…MoreIllinois Takes Work Zone Safety to Heart – with Help of Workers’ Kids (Publication)
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Illinois drivers are getting an important message these days from an authority they can trust - kids. Illinois Department of Transportation officials, watching death tolls rise in state work zones, de…MoreConstruction Zone Crackdown Set: State Planning No-Merge Zones, Added Patrols (Publication)
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Motorists face tougher traffic enforcement in construction zones this year, including doubling of State Police patrols and new no-merge zones. Three construction sites will test no-merge zones, where …MoreNo More Cones: ATSSA Display in Washington, D.C., Quantifies Work-Zone Deaths (Publication)
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To heighten awareness during National Work Zone Awareness Week, the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) set up cones dressed in black ribbon in front of the Washington Manument - each…MoreExcellent Workzone Safety Tips Come from Iowa DOT Engineer (Publication)
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"After a crash, motorists often say they never saw any work zone signs warning them of the zone," says Steve J. Gent, P.E., traffic and safety engineer, Iowa Department of Transportation. "Some of our…More“Construction Workers Are People Too” Press Conference Scheduled (Publication)
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Road or highway construction workers place their lives on the line every day that they go to work. Although everyone wants to arrive at their destination on time, motorists driving through constructio…MoreFatalities in Work Zones: A Cause for Concern (Publication)
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The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) hosted a press conference at its Headquarters at 10:30 a.m. on April 6 to promote National Highway Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. A total of 8…MoreDespite Ad Campaigns, Work on Roads Still Risky: But Drivers Learning to Slow down for Safety (Publication)
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In 2000, there were 5,358 collisions in state highway work zones, which resulted in 47 fatalities and 2,708 injuries. Since 1972, a total of 157 Caltrans workers have died on the job. The department i…MoreMoving Tribute (Publication)
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As Eastern Metal/USA Sign, Elmira, N.Y., was closing construction on the American Traffic Safety Services Association's (ATSSA) National Work Zone Memorial, some wondered how they were going to make i…MoreHighway Construction and Maintenance Zones (Publication)
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The Illinois State Police (ISP) and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced end-of-season plans to increase safety in highway construction and maintenance zones for motorists and worker…MoreWork Zone Awareness Week 2003: A Wake up Call for Motorists (Publication)
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The fourth annual National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) will be observed around the country from April 6-12, 2003. In Washington, DC, traffic cones placed downtown at Freedom Plaza on April 8 will…MoreMcCall Plays Role in Launching Safer Work Zones National Work Zone Awareness Week begins (Publication)
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State Rep. Keith McCall joined Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Allen Biehler and others from the legislature, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, …MoreSafety Program Helps Save Lives (Publication)
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In the six years between 1978 and 1982, nine Caltrans maintenance workers lost their lives in traffic-related accidents. To help halt this tragic trend, Caltrans started a two-element program to revo…MoreTDOT Unveils a New Program for Tennessee”s Drivers: “Record-A-Comment Begins” (Publication)
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More than 80 large blue signs are being posted at major highway construction zones all over Tennessee. The signs invite drivers to call a special number to record their comment or concerns about TDOT …MoreHave a Happy Ending When Traveling in Highway Construction Work Zones (Publication)
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According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, eight people were killed and 575 people were injured in highway work zones last year across the state. What most people don't realize is that near…MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week is April 6-12: Four out of Five People Killed in Work Zones Are Drivers and Passengers (Publication)
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Across the nation, April 6-12 is being observed as National Work Zone Awareness Week. Officials stress the stark but little-known fact that more than 80 percent of fatalities in highway work zones are…MoreTransportation Partners Announce Work-Zone Safety Week (Publication)
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FHWA, the American Traffic Safety Service Association (ATSSA), and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) signed a memorandum of understanding on December 15, …MoreOlympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Shines Spotlight on Roadway Construction Zone Crashes Involving Teenage Drivers: Gymnast Speaks at National Work Zone Awareness Week Event (Publication)
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More than 1,000 people were killed and 37,000 injured in roadway construction zone accidents during 2001. Dominique Dawes, an Olympic champion came to the Nation's Capital April 8 to help focus attent…MoreOlympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Will Help Kick Off National Work Zone Awareness Week April 8 at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C. (Publication)
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Representative Jay Inslee (D-Wash.), Federal Highway Administrator Mary Peters, Kentucky Secretary of Transportation James Codell, III, and other public and private safety leaders will come together o…MoreGive Highway Workers a ‘Brake,’ ARTBA Says: “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” Launches Today (Publication)
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Fatalities in roadway construction work zones increased 26 percent over the past year-to 1,093-according to the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse. On the first-ever "Put the Brakes o…MoreWear a Reflective Orange Ribbon to Show Commitment to Roadway Work Zone Safety, Support Scholarship Program (Publication)
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As the nation focuses attention on roadway construction zone safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 9-13, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Develop…MoreU.S. Transportation Secretary & Safety Leaders Kick off National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week with Special Event on Washington, D.C., National Mall: Michigan Student to Discuss Accident that Killed His Father (Publication)
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Public and private safety leaders will come together for a special ceremony, April 9, 2001 during National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. The event will commemorate and draw attention to those kille…More2003 Transportation Fair: Crash Course for Safer Streets (Publication)
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Nationwide, more than 42,000 people are killed and more than 3 million more are injured in traffic crashes every year. MoDOT launched a new safety campaign this year, "The Difference is You. Drive Sm…MoreWork Zone Fatalities Are Appalling and Out of Control (Publication)
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Despite the great and increasing efforts of industry companies and associations, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, state transportation officials, unions and law enforcement agencies, work zone fatalities…More9-Year-Old Helps Steer Highway Safety (Publication)
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9-year-old Justice Allen recently won first-place in the N.C. Department of Transportation safety work zone poster contest. In an effort to get more students interested in work zone safety, Carolina's…MoreRoad Work Safety Requires Good Planning: Elevating Safety in Quality-Managed Roadway Projects Is a Key Goal for Departments of Transportation (Publication)
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's 2002 statistics on highway fatalities show them at the highest level since 1990. As work-zone fatalities continue to climb each year, so, of course, do traffic …MoreNational Work Zone Fatalities Memorial Unveiled: AASHTO Cosponsors National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Event (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Memorial, a traveling wall engraved with the names of Americans killed in work-zone crashes was dedicated at National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week 2002. Leaders of several tr…MoreNational Work Zone Memorial: Respect and Remembrance “Reflections of Life on the Road” (Publication)
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Unveiled in April 2002, the National Work Zone Memorial is a living tribute to the thousands of men and women who have died in work zones. It is traveling to communities cross-country year-round to ra…MoreHost the National Work Zone Memorial (Publication)
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The American Traffic Safety Services Foundation invites organizations to submit an application to host the Work Zone Memorial. The exhibition honors roadway workers, emergency and law enforcement pers…MoreFocus on Driver Deaths in Work Zone Awareness Week (Publication)
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This spring the third annual National Work Zone Awareness Week brought focus to the dangers of highway work zones, and that the zones represent a greater danger to drivers than to workers. A National …MoreARTBA’s Roadway Construction Zone Safety Program Receives National Award (Publication)
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ARTBA has been selected a winner in the 2002 "Associations Advance America" awards competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). ARTBA was recognized for its overall …MoreNational Radio Campaign Urges Motorist Caution in Work Zones During Summer Travel (Publication)
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As a record number of families around the nation take vacation this summer, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is unveiling a national radio campaign calling on motorist…MoreARTBA Urges Motorist Caution in Work Zones During National Transportation Week (Publication)
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As America celebrates National Transportation Week (NTW) May 10-16, 1998, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is calling on motorists to pay special attention and drive c…MoreTraveling Tribute to People Killed in Work Zones in Chicago this Week (Publication)
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Respect and Remembrance: Reflections of Life on the Road will make an annual trek from state to state as a reminder that work zones are hazardous areas that demand the attention of motorists. The memo…MoreAnother Work Zone Tragedy (Publication)
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Construction worker Deborah Wead, 51, of Rockford was killed while flagging traffic on the Higgins Road entrance ramp to southbound Route 53. A speeding car struck Wead while she held a "slow" or "sto…MoreWork Zone Awareness Week April 6 -12 (Publication)
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will observe its sixth annual Work Zone Awareness Week, April 6-12, by encouraging motorists to drive safely through highway work zones. VDOT's goal is…MoreWork Zone Safety Awareness Week Events Slated (Publication)
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Federal Highway Administrator Mary Peters is slated to join AASHTO President John Njord and officials of several other groups next Tuesday to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week with a national …MoreNational, State Work Zone Awareness Events Win Wide Press Coverage (Publication)
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Events held near Washington, D.C. and in many of AASHTO's member states to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week won substantial press coverage nationwide, from the Associated Press national wire …MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week (Publication)
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On April 8, 2003 in front of the TxDOT District office in Wichita Falls will stand 140 orange traffic cones. These cones represent the number of people killed in Texas Work Zones in 2001. Texas in fac…MorePENNDOT Announces Work Zone Awareness Week – April 6 – 12, 2003 (Publication)
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As Pennsylvania's construction season picks up speed, PENNDOT is promoting National Work Zone Safety Week in an effort to reduce work zone crashes. The week is designed to emphasize the need for motor…MoreMedia Invitation – PENNDOT Press Conference April 7 – “Promotes National Work Zone Awareness Week” (Publication)
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In an effort to decrease work zone related crashes, improve safety and introduce new work zone signs and laws, PENNDOT will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2003 in Blacklick Tow…MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week is April 6-12, 2003: Contractors, CDOT and CSP Fight Work Zone Injury and Death (Publication)
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The Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado Contractor's Association and Colorado State Patrol are part of a national safety campaign to educate the motorists on the hazards associated wit…MoreRIDOT, RISP Announce 2002 Statewide Construction Season and Increased Roadway Enforcement (Publication)
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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced its 2002 statewide construction season today. The State Police were there to let Rhode Islanders know that they will be stepping up enfo…MoreAASHTO President E. Dean Carlson Drives Home Key Point at National Work Zone Safety Event (Publication)
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AASHTO President E. Dean Carlson, families of fatality victims and officials of the Federal Highway Administration, the American Traffic Safety Services Association and other construction-related grou…MoreFederal Highway Administrator Mary Peters: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery (Publication)
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Consists of a written transcript of a speech given by Mary Peters at the 4th Annual National Work Zone Awareness Week.The Federal Highway Administration is committed to dramatically improving safety o…MoreTxDOT with a Little Help from Some Friends Kicks-Off “National Work Zone Awareness Week” (Publication)
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Seven Laredo area private contractor and public utility companies joined forces with the Texas Department of Transportation at a press conference today for an observance of National Work Zone Awarenes…MoreMarch 31 Press Conference to Kick-Off “National Work Zone Awareness Week” – April 6-12, 2003 (Publication)
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A March 31, 9:00 a.m. Texas Department of Transportation press conference aimed at creating work zone safety awareness in highway construction and roadway maintenance areas is about two weeks away. Tx…MoreRoadway Construction Workers at Higher Risk Federal Government Data Show, ARTBA Programs Aim to Improve Worker Safety: National Work Zone Awareness Week Held April 4-10 (Publication)
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Roadway construction workers are killed at a rate nearly three times higher than other construction workers and eight times higher than general industry workers, according to ARTBA. The findings were …MoreLearn from the Safest (Publication)
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The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) is hoping that in the near future a motorist cited by a police officer for speeding in a work zone will later be told in court by a judge to at…MoreArizona LTAP Brings Work Zone Safety Awareness to State Capitol (Publication)
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Construction work zones can be dangerous to workers and motorists alike. The Arizona LTAP recognized National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week this spring by bringing the National Work Zone Memorial t…More“Turning Point”: New National Campaign Aimed at Educating Teens About Roadway Work Zones (Publication)
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Every three days, a teenager is killed in a roadway work zone crash, and seven are injured each day. To address this issue, ARTBA has created a national campaign to help educate new teenage drivers ab…MoreTransportation Partners Promote Safety at Fourth Annual Work Zone Awareness Event (Publication)
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With a more than 55 percent increase in work zone fatalities between 1997 and 2001, U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today marked National Work Zone Awareness Week by urging motorists to…MoreWork Zone Safety Week (Publication)
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Roadway work zones bring together a dangerous mix of construction workers and motor vehicle operators. These resources can help you in your efforts to reduce injuries and fatalities in these hazardous…MoreNYSDOT, State Police and Thruway Announce “Operation Hard Hat’: Second Year of Unique Speeding Enforcement Effort in Work Zones (Oneida County) (Publication)
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New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Joseph H. Boardman, State Police Superintendent Wayne E. Bennett, and Thruway Authority Executive Director Michael R. Fleischer today …MoreDOT, State Police, Thruway Laud Success of “Operation Hard Hat”: 1,709 Tickets Issued in First Week of Work Zone Speed Enforcement Campaign (Publication)
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New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Joseph H. Boardman, State Police Superintendent James W. McMahon, and Thruway Authority Executive Director Michael R. Fleischer today lau…MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week 2004: Drive for Safety (Publication)
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How would you like it if someone drove through your office' The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), American Association of State Highway and T…More900 Workers Mourned at Road Safety Kickoff (Publication)
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There are nearly 900 names of men and women killed in roadway work zone accidents on the memorial. Twenty-seven of them are Michigan Department of Transportation employees who were killed dating back …MoreIn Work Zones: Take It Easy, or Face Hard Time (Publication)
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With all the construction around town -- and more to come, including the big shutdown of the Lodge Freeway at I-94 after Memorial Day -- there's never a bad time for a reminder that we need to slow do…MoreStockport Launches Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (Publication)
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Stockport Council's Streetscene team who deliver a range of services in the borough including highways development, street light maintenance and environmental services, launched a Work Zone Safety Awa…MoreDOT Workers Prove They’re Survivors (Publication)
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For fans of reality TV who also happen to be transportation professionals, it couldn't have been much better than this. The final two contestants on CBS's "Survivor: Vanuatu - Islands of Fire" were bo…MoreWork Zone Awareness Week (Publication)
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Because of the high number of drivers injured and killed in work zones, Alaska is joining other states in spreading the message to promote safe driving in our highway construction zones. Frank H. Murk…MoreFHWA Administrator Opens Work-Zone Safety Week (Publication)
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Work zone fatalities increased nationwide 53% from 1998 to 2002, according to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data. Four out of five people killed were either drivers or passengers. FHWA Adminis…MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week Events Win Strong Coverage (Publication)
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Warning drivers in roadway work zones to "Slow down, or pay up," state transportation departments across the nation joined the Federal Highway Administration and industry officials this Tuesday to obs…MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week Calls Attention to Increases in Fatalities, Injuries, Rod Hazards and Dangers of Work Zones (Publication)
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The sixth annual National Work Zone Awareness Week was held from April 3 to April 9 of 2005. The purpose of NWZAW was to educate the nation on work zone related injuries and fatalities. The number of …MoreDrivers Urged to Follow Safe Driving Tips in Highway Work Zones: Work Zones on the Rise as Summer Approaches; Most Work Zone Fatalities Are Drivers or Passengers (Publication)
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As the 2005 summer travel season officially begins this coming Memorial Day weekend, the nation's top highway official today urged drivers to follow safe driving habits as more highway work zones pose…MoreMDOT’s Lane Closure Web Site Helps Motorists Avoid Construction Delays (Publication)
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This news release announced Lane Closure Report, a Web-based bulletin of closures and restrictions on state roads throughout the seven MDOT regions. The website is a convenient way for motorists to…MoreVDOT Warns Drivers to Be Cautious in Work Zones (Publication)
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In 2000, 10 people were killed in work zone accidents in Virginia. Since this is Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, VDOT participated Monday in a national news conference and awareness event on the Nati…MoreHighway Officials Warn Drivers to Slow down in Construction Zones (Publication)
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For workers toiling to repair highways, speeding remains a major hazard and transportation officials say some states plan to boost enforcement in work zones this year. State and federal officials, rec…MoreNYSDOT Unveils Highway Work Zone Education Initiatives: Truck Billboards and New Website to Raise Public Awareness of Construction Zones (Publication)
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New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Chief Operating Officer Brian O. Rowback was joined today by officials from the State Department of Correctional Services (DOCS), State Police, Sta…MoreADOT Produced Work Zone Safety Commercials – Now Showing in Pima County (Publication)
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Because of current and upcoming construction projects on I-10 in Tucson, ADOT produced two work zone safety television commercials that will air on KOLD TV 13 in Pima County. Both commercials feature …MoreLicense Plate Sales to Benefit Children of Fallen Highway Workers: ARTBA-Affiliate Associated Pennsylvania Constructors Launches Roadway Work Zone Safety Initiative (Publication)
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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) state contractor affiliate-the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC)-is launching a new public awareness campaign to help improve…MoreWork Zone Public Information and Outreach Strategies (Publication)
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This Guide provides tips, examples, strategies and practices to help transportation agencies plan and implement effective public information and outreach campaigns for work zones. It also provides a c…MoreCaltrans Wants Teens to ‘Slow down for the Cone Zone’ :Offers Education and a Chance to Win a New Car and Year of Insurance (Publication)
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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is launching a new statewide driver safety education campaign urging teens to "Slow for the Cone Zone." Caltrans is offering participating high s…MoreEmail Initiative to Ease Hauliers’ Woes (Publication)
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The Northern Ireland Roads Service recently launched an initiative allowing commercial and freight truck drivers to sign up for email alerts to keep them informed of progress on the M1 / Westlink upgr…MoreYour Guide to Work Zone Public Outreach Campaigns (Publication)
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With work zones accounting for 10 percent of all roadway congestion and ranking second only to poor traffic flow in causing dissatisfaction among drivers, communicating with road users, the general pu…MoreWorking at the Speed of Night (Publication)
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National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) 2006, April 3-9, will focus on the dangers faced by highway workers "Working at the Speed of Night," as more transportation departments perform construction a…MoreARTBA Foundation Accepting Applications for the 2006 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards (Publication)
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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting nominations for the 2006 "Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards." Sponso…MoreARTBA Transportation Development Foundation Announces Winners of 2006 “PRIDE Awards” (Publication)
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Transportation construction organizations from Maine to Mississippi were recognized at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation's (ARTBA-TDF) seven…MoreMoDOT Urges Drivers to Slow Down in Work Zones (Publication)
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The Missouri Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers to slow down when approaching highway work zones and to heed the warnings of signs and flaggers standing on the roadway. MoDOT joined …MoreMaineDOT Honored for Memorial Bridge Campaign (Publication)
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The American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials (ASHTO) has awarded The Maine Department of Transportation its National Transportation Public Affairs Skills Award for "overall …MoreARTBA Alerts Motorists to the “Signs of Change” During National Work Zone Awareness Week Event (Publication)
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A group of government and safety officials, transportation construction industry employees and motorists gathered on this date at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in the Nation's Capital to mark National Wor…MoreReturn of Road Work Across America Calls for Careful Drivers: FHWA Administrator Capka Kicks Off ‘National Work Zone Awareness Week 2007’ (Publication)
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As the warm weather of spring returns, orange signs, vests and cones are in full bloom across America's highways - requiring drivers to slow down and be more careful, said FHWA Administrator J. Richar…MoreBetter Roads Announces “Roady the Road Builder” Community Outreach Program (Publication)
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Better Roads magazine is pleased to announce a community outreach program available to companies involved in road and bridge building, including readers, suppliers and manufacturers. The program provi…MoreARTBA Foundation Announces 2007 “PRIDE Award” Winners: Program Honors Excellence in Community Relations & Public Education (Publication)
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Transportation design and construction firms and public agencies from New Mexico to Pennsylvania were recognized for "excellence in community relations and public education" during the American Road a…MoreARTBA Offers Congressional Panel Recommendations to Combat Roadway Work Zone Accidents (Publication)
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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) told a congresional panel today that: all state and local government contracts for highway and bridge work using federal dollars sho…MoreSecretary Tippett’s Remarks: Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Kickoff (Publication)
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Gov. Easley has declared April 9-13 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. Secretary Tippett joins him in calling on every North Carolinian to take responsibility on the highways to help reduce fatalitie…MoreSaving Lives is Top Priority for National Work Zone Awareness Week (Publication)
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation joins the nation in recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week during April 6-12. The campaign's goal is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities in roa…MoreState Focusing on Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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The Texas Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the American Traffic Safety Services Association, an…MoreFox Calls on Motorists, Road Crews to Pay Attention to Safety (Publication)
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To highlight National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, Transportation Commissioner James P. Fox today joined with labor unions, the construction industry, law enforcement and government officials to h…MoreHighway and Transportation Department Celebrates National Work Zone Safety Week, April 6th-12th (Publication)
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Public Service announcements promoting work zone safety will be distributed to radio stations throughout the state of New Mexico as part of the recognition of National Work Zone Safety Week is April 6…MoreNJDOT to Host Conference in Advance of National WorkZone Safety Awareness Week 2001 (Publication)
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The New Jersey Department of Transportation will be hosting a conference to promote National Workzone Safety Awareness Week 2001 on Thursday, April 5. To highlight Workzone Safety Awareness Week 2001,…MoreState Emphasizes Work Zone Safety Awareness (Publication)
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Over the years, highway work zones have been improved through the use of safer construction barrels, signs and barricades, which are designed to reduce both vehicle damage and potential driver injury …MoreWork Zone Safety Awareness Week designated April 9-12, 2001 (Publication)
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Mississippi motorists are encountering more work zones than ever before, and too often drivers take safety for granted, Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials said today. In an eff…MoreWork Zone Awareness Week Emphasizes Highway Construction Safety April 9-13 (Publication)
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Work Zone Awareness Week is held nationally to remind motorists about the dangers of driving carelessly near highway construction zones. It is critical for drivers to pay attention in work areas. A ve…MoreRecord $735 Million Construction Season Increases Need for Work Zone Safety Awareness (Publication)
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Indiana's state highway construction program has grown from a $414 million investment in fiscal year 1995 to the current record construction effort of more than $735 million. Governor O'Bannon's Cross…MoreRoadways Keep America Moving (Publication)
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As local and state transportation agencies across the nation prepare for the busy road construction season, National Work Zone Safety Week gets underway, April 8 through 12 with a patriotic theme, "Ro…MoreTransportation Partners Kick-Off Third Annual Work Zone Awareness Event to Promote Highway Construction Safety (Publication)
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today urged motorists to exercise caution and drive safely through work zones as the Department of Transportation joined its state, local and private sec…MoreFHWA, AASHTO, ATSSA, States Sponsor Work-Zone Safety Events (Publication)
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Major organizations involved in highway construction and maintenance held the fourth annual National Work Zone Awareness Week event Tuesday - highlighting the stark fact that more than four out of fiv…MoreSaving Lives is Top Priority for National Work Zone Awareness Week (Publication)
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The Kansas Department of Transportation, The American Traffic Safety Services Association, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Offic…MoreWork Zone Safety Awareness Week Designated April 8-12 (Publication)
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Mississippi motorists today are encountering more work zones than ever before. According to Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Executive Director Larry L. "Butch" Brown, April 8-12 has be…MoreWork Zone Safety Week Aims to Save Lives (Publication)
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The Ohio Department of Transportation kicks off its Work Zone Safety Awareness campaign this week with the aim of saving lives and preventing injuries. Last year in Ohio, 2,584 people were injured in …MorePennDOT Kicks Off ‘National Work Zone Safety Week’ by Detailing New Work Zone Safety Initiatives (Publication)
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On behalf of Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Bradley L. Mallory today marked the start of ``National Work Zone Safety Week'' in Pennsylv…MoreWork Zone Campaign Focuses on Driver Dangers: Guess Who Usually Gets Hurt in Work Zone Crashes? Drivers and Their Passengers. (Publication)
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Covered in the April 2000 issue of the Oregon Department of Transportation monthly newsletter, this article provides information on the purpose and efforts of the "Give `Em a Brake" public awareness c…MoreWork Zone Safety Rally to be Held in Downtown Seattle; Motorists Urged to “Give `em a Brake” (Publication)
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Since 1994, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has not had a fatality in a work zone. But a recent string of work zone incidents has been cause for concern. Prime construction s…MoreGeorgia DOT Promotes HOV, Work Zone Campaigns (Publication)
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This news article introduces two public relations campaigns which are designed to promote the Georgia DOT's commitment to highway safety, convenience and efficiency. The first of the campaigns will r…MoreWork Zone Safety Awareness Week in Mississippi (Publication)
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Mississippi motorists today are encountering more work zones than ever before, and too often drivers take safety for granted, Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials said today. In …MoreTxDOT Announces National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (Publication)
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Texas Department of Transportation officials introduced National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week at a news conference at Interstate 40 and Washington Street. Since the state agency began keeping recor…MoreWork Safety Areas Focus of TxDOT Awareness Program (Publication)
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Laredoans are being urged this week to pay specifal attention to work zones as TxDOT promotes National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. Most of the people killed or injured in work zone crashes are mo…MoreSafety Campaign to Focus on Work Zones (Publication)
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Using the horse-racing industry's slogan of "Go Baby Go" as a basis, the state Transportation Cabinet is leading a new safety campaign with the slogan "Whoa Baby Whoa ... Leave Racin' to Horses." The …MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week Stresses Ongoing Need for Safety on Roadways (Publication)
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The Kansas Department of Transportation, the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the Federal Highway Administration, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials an…MoreGovernor Glendening Proclaims April 9-12 as Maryland Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (Publication)
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With warmer weather around the corner, Maryland residents are seeing visions of Ocean City surfs, Black-Eyed Susans blooming and fishing lines peeking through the waters of Deep Creek. While traveling…MoreMake Every Week “Work Zone Safety Week” (Publication)
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IN 1998, nearly 37,000 people were injured in work zones. To call public attention to these grim facts and encourage safe driving in work zones, the Federal Highway Administration, the American Traff…MoreNational Work-Zone Awareness Week Commemorated Across the Nation (Publication)
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The second annual National Work-Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) was held April 9 to 12, 2001, and the theme of this year's awareness campaign was "Enhancing Safety and Mobility in Work Zones." The campaig…MoreWork Zone Safety Program/National Work Zone Awareness Week Video (Training)
A short video has been developed on work zone safety issues and FHWA's Work Zone Safety Program and the National Work Zone Awareness Week. The Federal Highway Administration works with several partner… More