Work Zone News
Webinar: A Look into the Safety of Speed Limits and Work Zone Devices under MASH Testing - 5/14/2012
This free webinar is part of the Mid-America Transportation Center (MATC) webinar series and will be held on June 7, 2012 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT. MATC...
FHWA Webinar on Work Zone Fatality Reduction Strategies - May 23 - 5/7/2012
During this webinar on May 23, 2012 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST, presenters from states that have seen a reduction in work zone fatalities, including North...
New Web-Based Course on Work Zone Traffic Analysis - 5/7/2012
Strategies for Developing Work Zone Analyses is a new interactive, web-based training course from FHWA that provides an overview of how traffic analysis...
I-90 Summer 2012 Construction Video - Washington State DOT Example - 5/1/2012
The Washington State DOT (WSDOT) developed a six-minute video providing motorists with information about upcoming construction projects that are part...
Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Alliance Renews Partnership - 5/1/2012
The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners works with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Institute for Occupational...
MaineDOT Plans for Extensive Roadwork This Summer - 5/1/2012
The MaineDOT is planning for a busy summer and fall, with $98 million allocated to roadway construction projects and $6 million allocated to design of...
2012 National Work Zone Awareness Week - 4/26/2012
USDOT, State DOTs around the country, and partner organizations held events, made public announcements, and worked with the media throughout the week...
Massachusetts DOT Uses Accelerated Bridge Construction to Replace Bridge Over a Weekend - 4/25/2012
An article in the April 17, 2012 edition of the New York Times, entitled "Did Someone Order an Instant Bridge", describes how the Massachusetts...
March/April Issue of FHWA Innovator Newsletter Now Available - 4/25/2012
FHWA's Innovator newsletter helps advance widespread implementation of innovations and technologies in the highway community and chronicle a nationwide...
AASHTO Public Service Announcement for 2012 Work Zone Awareness Week - 4/19/2012
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has released a new public service announcement for the 2012 National Work...
Australian Report on Work Zone Traffic Control Training and Accreditation - 4/18/2012
Austroads has prepared a report that explores establishing a national framework for the training and accreditation of personnel involved in work zone...
Web Site Offers One Stop Shop for Traveler Information in Western States - 4/16/2012
The One Stop Shop Web site was developed by the Western States Rural Transportation Consortium and covers all of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington....
Winners of 2011 America's Transportation Awards - 4/9/2012
The America's Transportation Awards competition, sponsored by AASHTO, the American Automobile Association (AAA), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, honors...
Focus Article on National Work Zone Awareness Week 2012 - 3/22/2012
An article in the March 2012 issue of FHWA Focus describes what several states are doing in honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week 2012, to be held...
Public Asked For Input on How to Reconstruct I-96 in Michigan - 3/7/2012
The Michigan Department of Transportation is asking motorists, businesses, and local leaders for their input on what traffic scenarios to consider when...
Theme and Kickoff Event Announced for 2012 National Work Zone Awareness Week - 2/29/2012
The theme for this year's National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is "Don't Barrel Through Work Zones! Drive Smart to Arrive Alive". NWZAW will be held...
New FHWA Manual Presents State of the Practice for Accelerated Bridge Construction - 2/29/2012
To assist transportation agencies and contractors in implementing accelerated bridge construction (ABC), FHWA has released a comprehensive manual, Accelerated...
2011 Work Zone Self Assessment Report Available - 2/17/2012
The national results for the 2011 Work Zone Mobility and Safety Self Assessment (WZSA) are now available. The national average score was 10.3 (out of...
Video: Innovation in Motion, Utah DOT's I-15 CORE Project - 2/16/2012
This AASHTO Transportation TV video showcases Utah DOT (UDOT) innovations to deliver a 24-mile, $1.725 billion Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement faster,...
Caltrans Asks Residents to Help Spread the Word About Upcoming Bay Bridge Closure - 2/16/2012
As part of the seismic upgrade of the Bay Bridge, Caltrans will be closing the Bay Bridge over President's Day Weekend. This closure is one of several...
FHWA Webinar on Work Zone Training Program Development and Implementation - 1/18/2012
This free webinar will be held on February 1, 2012 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST. Representatives from New Hampshire, Louisiana, Virginia, and FHWA will discuss...
Work Zone Fatalities Continue to Decrease - 1/17/2012
According to data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, work zone fatalities decreased from 2009 to 2010 by 13.6 percent. In 2009 there were 667...
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department Announces Know the RED Zones Campaign - 1/17/2012
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has announced the "Know the RED Zones" campaign to highlight areas with significantly...
Work Zone Road User Costs - Concepts and Applications - 1/10/2012
Work zone road user costs (WZ RUC) provide the economic basis for quantifying adverse work zone impacts which can then be used for effective decision-making...
Webinar on Accelerated Bridge Construction - 1/5/2012
TRB and Florida International University are sponsoring a webinar on January 17, 2012, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EST that will explore a project conducted...
Webinar: "Time is Money" Construction Project Management using Scheduling Software - 12/8/2011
The public expects agencies to manage their resources well, resulting in projects delivered on time and within budget that limit hassles to road users....
New Work Zone Grant Products Available - 12/8/2011
Payment for Temporary Traffic Control Devices describes good practices regarding payment methods for work zone traffic control and is intended to assist...
November 2011 Issues of Focus Discusses Work Zone Performance Measurement - 12/7/2011
The latest issue of FHWA's Focus newsletter has an article discussing work zone performance measurement and new FHWA resources on work zone performance...
Recording and Presentations from October 31 Webinar on Work Zone Process Reviews Now Available - 12/1/2011
This webinar covered how work zone process reviews are used to help agencies assess their work zone policies and procedures and how they are working in...
Survey Shows Phone Use in Virginia Beltway Construction Zones Declining - 12/1/2011
Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic released survey results indicating that cell phone use while driving in the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes construction...
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