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Large trucks have been significantly over-represented in work zone crashes nationally for the past several years. Many of these crashes involve rear-end collisions. One way to reduce rear-end collisio…MoreState of the Practice
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Utilizing the Work Zone Capability Maturity Framework to Improve Work Zone Management Capabilities and Process Review Efforts (Training)
The Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework (WZ CMF) has been used by 20 State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) around the country to assess their work zone management capabilities, pro… More
Smart Work Zone (SWZ) Technical Concept Study: Phase No. 1: Final Draft Working Paper 1 – Nationwide Review of SWZ Technologies (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
As part of Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) Implementation Guidelines for Work Zone Safety and Mobility process review, ADOT is continually looking at ways to expand/enhance existing pr…MoreInteractive Training for All-Hazards Emergency Planning, Preparation, and Response for Maintenance and Operations Field Personnel: A Synthesis of Highway Practice (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This Synthesis identifies interactive emergency training tools and sources that may be applied by maintenance and operations field personnel of state departments of transportation and public works age…MoreEvaluation of Alternative Methods of Temporary Traffic Control on Rural One-Lane, Two-way Highways (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This report describes the methodology and results of analyses performed to identify and evaluate alternative methods for rural, one-lane, two-way temporary traffic control for maintenance operations. …MoreUtility Work Zone Safety Guidelines and Training: State-of-the-Art Synthesis and State-of-the-Practice Synthesis
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Special-Color Pavement Marking for Highway Work Zones: Literature Review of International Practices (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Roadway lanes are often repositioned to accommodate highway work operations, resulting in a need to alter pavement markings. Although there are various methods for removing or obscuring existing pavem…MoreSpecial-Color Pavement Marking for Highway Work Zones: Literature Review of International Practices (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Roadway lanes are often repositioned to accommodate highway work operations; as a result, pavement markings need to be altered. Although there are various methods for removing or obscuring existing pa…MoreA Preliminary Study of Safety Management Practices on Pan-Borneo Highway Construction Sites in Kuching, Malaysia (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Construction site safety is a vital issue in construction safety management. The causes of accidents in the construction industry, among others are due to individual behaviour, complicated work-site s…MoreNighttime Lighting Guidelines for Work Zones: A guide for developing a lighting plan for nighttime work zones
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April 2013
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Reducing and Mitigating Impacts of Lane Occupancy During Construction and Maintenance: A Synthesis of Highway Practice (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This synthesis report will be of interest to programming and planning, design, contract, construction, and maintenance engineers, and others interested in reducing and mitigating the impacts of lane o…MoreVery Short Duration Work Zone Safety for Maintenance and Other Activities: A synthesis of Highway Practice (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program Synthesis 533 identifies the current state of practice among state departments of transportation (DOTs) regarding selection and setup of very shor…MoreState Examples for the Application of Portable Temporary Rumble Strips (PTRS) in Work Zones (Publication)
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This document outlines detailed implementation and noteworthy practices for PTRS in work zones as per the requirements of three transportation agencies: Virginia, Missouri, and California. The documen…MoreResearch Pays Off: Automated Speed Enforcement Slows Down Drivers in Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
In 2004 the Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT) deployed two self-contained vans to implement a speed-radar photo enforcement (SPE) program in work zones with the intention of reducing fatalit…MorePermanent Signs Mounted on Median Barriers: A Synthesis of Highway Practice (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The synthesis study was conducted to identify and report on the current state of practice for mounting permanent highway signs on top of rigid median barriers throughout the United States. Information…MoreDesigning Work Space Access Points to Better Accommodate Large Trucks (Publication)
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Large trucks have been significantly over-represented in work zone crashes nationally for the past several years. Many of these crashes involve rear-end collisions. One way to reduce rear-end collisio…MoreCase Studies of Innovative Low-Cost Work Zone Strategies (Training)
Michigan State University (MSU) hosted a free webinar featuring case studies of innovative, low-cost work zone management strategies. This webinar presented material developed by Timothy Gates and Jon… More
Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management Part 10: Sample Layouts (Publication)
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This Austroads Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (ACoPTTM) has been developed as part of the strategic priority project Safety at Road Worksites (Project BN2019). The intent of Austroa…MoreReal-Time Integration of Arrow Board Messages into Traveler Information System Evaluation (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
In 2018, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) conducted a one year pilot project through a contract with a vendor (Street Smart) that installed a monitoring device on 20 arrow boards tha…MoreWork Zone Intrusion Reporting: A Survey of State Practices (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This report synthesizes practices of state DOTs for reporting and documenting vehicle intrusions into construction work zones.MoreThe Sustainability of Health and Safety on Construction Sites in Zamfara State (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Construction industry has been attributed to be the growth of Nigerian economic and infrastructural development. Annual reports show that consistent accidents on construction sites in Zamfara State ha…MoreToolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
The Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies was developed under the 2016 Federal Highway Administration Work Zone Safety Grant No. 693JJ31750003 awarded to Iowa State University.
Low-co…MoreReview of Literature and Maintenance Practices at State Transportation Agencies (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This report reviews relevant literature related to maintenance scheduling, prioritization, and methodologies. It discusses Kentucky Transportation Center’s current approach to maintenance activities…MoreChallenges in Ensuring Worker Safety in Active Roadway Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
With highway infrastructure getting older and requiring regular maintenance, temporary work zones are a necessary part of upgrading our aging transportation infrastructure to meet today's needs. Effec…MorePractices in One-Lane Traffic Control on a Two-Lane Rural Highway (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Temporary traffic control, also known as maintenance of traffic, is critical to minimizing congestion and maintaining mobility during planned and unplanned activities as well as providing a safe work …MoreWork Zone Positive Protection Guidelines for Idaho (Publication)
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The Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 23 Part 630 Subpart K - Temporary Traffic Control (630.1102–630.1110) rule states that positive protection shall be considered where work zone conditions p…MoreControlling COVID-19 on Transportation Construction Projects (Training)
Transportation construction has been deemed an essential activity in most states and local government jurisdictions. However, we have an incumbent responsibility to ensure the safety and health of our… More