FleetWatcher - Tue July 16, 2024
FleetWatcher Joins Nationwide Initiative to Enhance Work Zone Safety
FleetWatcher announced its participation in the Work Zone Data eXchange — a partnership with I-Cone that offers a breakthrough in work zone safety for the paving industry. This nationwide initiative brings together technology partners, state, local and federal transportation agencies, and all consumer vehicle navigation systems (Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Trimble and others) to raise awareness of work zones and the reduced speed limits through them....
Stamford Advocate & City of New Haven - Tue July 16, 2024
New Haven, Conn., Begins Work On $2.6M Traffic-Calming Project On Busy Quinnipiac Avenue
Chris Ozyck loves living in the Fair Haven Heights neighborhood of New Haven, Conn., but he doesn't love the fact that his vehicles have been struck six times over the past 23 years while parked in front of his home on Quinnipiac Avenue....
Ohio DOT - Tue July 16, 2024
ODOT Shares Safety Recommendations for U.S. 23 Corridor
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks announced new recommendations to improve safety and traffic flow on a heavily traveled section of U.S. 23 between Columbus and Toledo....
Cisco Sarmiento, NAXSA - Tue July 02, 2024
Five Tips for Working in Excavations, Trenches
Excavation and trenches are frequently a part of construction and infrastructure projects. While trenching work is necessary in laying the foundation for utilities, pipelines and other projects, they also pose significant safety risks if not managed properly....
Augusta Chronicle - Mon June 24, 2024
GDOT Begins Constructing a Redesign of Deadly Intersection in Jefferson County
Construction work has gotten under way on a road project designed to prevent accidents at the intersection of Georgia Highway 296 and Ga. 88/Fall Line Freeway in Jefferson County, southwest of the town of Wrens....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu May 02, 2024
Make Eliminating Jobsite Distractions Company Safety Goal
Heavy equipment operation requires a clear mind and sharp vision. Distractions from electronic devices, fatigue or ground activity can put the operator, the employer and the project at risk. Marking Distracted Driving Month in April, OSHA urged contractors to have a play to prevent operator distraction while driving machinery on the job....
One. network - Wed May 01, 2024
Oregon to Deploy First-of-Its-Kind, In-Cab Safety Alerts
Umatilla County, Ore., has partnered with one.network and Drivewyze to enhance road safety and efficiency across its transportation network. This partnership represents a significant leap forward in the endeavor to modernize roadway and work zone management, promising to set new benchmarks for safe and efficient transport....
Indiana Department of Transportation - Wed April 24, 2024
Indiana Officials Mark Start of 2024 Construction Season, Promote Safety
The Indiana Department of Transportation on April 17 officially marked the start of its 2024 construction season and emphasized the critical importance of work zone safety as construction and road maintenance projects begin across the state....
National Asphalt Pavement Association - Thu April 11, 2024
NAPA Urges Drivers to 'Watch For Us' During National Work Zone Awareness Week
Road construction crews put themselves on the line daily to ensure a functional surface transportation system. While there are always safety measures in place to protect these men and women, drivers behind the wheel — especially distracted drivers — often put these parents, children and neighbors at risk....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon April 08, 2024
States Put New Regs in Place for Tower Crane Safety
Washington State was poised to join other states regulating safety surrounding tower cranes. The state passed legislation in response to a deadly 2019 tower crane accident in Seattle, joining other major cities and states with tower crane regulations in place....
