Work Zone Safety

On this episode of the Safety Zone Podcast, our guests discuss Safe Teen Driving in Work Zone programs and how you can implement them in your state. 🎥 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=IaoMXR… #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety

🦺 The National Work Zone Awareness Week Kickoff Event, hosted by @CTDOTOfficial, will be livestreamed this morning at 10 a.m. Tune in to learn about their efforts to reduce work zone intrusions: ct-n.com #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety

“Safe Actions Save Lives.” Today marks the beginning of National Work Zone Awareness Week. Join us this afternoon for two webinars: 1 pm: Positive Protection Devices (buff.ly/1kvDGMx) 2:30 pm: Work Zone Safety Innovations (buff.ly/QhHqgxh) #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety

🦺 @USDOTFHWA @ARTBA @ATSSAHQ will join forces to present a free webinar on Work Zone Safety Innovations, highlighting new technologies such as: wearable lighting, wet nighttime retroreflective markings, and automated flagger assistance devices. Join us: connect.artba.org/events/nwzaw-w…

Don't forget to register for tomorrow's webinar!

The annual Struck-by Stand-Down is almost here—are you prepared? Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to take part, access FREE resources, and help keep workers safe. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ready and get involved. Register now: cpwr.com/research/resea…

The 2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week is taking place April 20-24. This annual public relations campaign, held at the start of construction season, aims to save lives by encouraging safe driving through highway work zones. Visit nwzaw.org for full details.

The Lanford Family Transportation Construction Worker Memorial Scholarship Program helps children of industry workers killed or permanently disabled on the job pursue their education goals. 🎓 Know a student who could apply? Share this post or let us know! buff.ly/53S98rV

This 90-minute session introduces the 2024 Connected Work Zones Implementation Guide and Standard v1.0.0, with a focus on the fundamentals of work zone event data and connected device integration. Register here: workzonesafety.org/training/conne…

Connecticut has introduced a mandatory safety course for new drivers in response to a rise in fatal incidents in highway work zones. The free online course is now required for learner’s permit applicants and drivers convicted of work zone violations: workzonesafety.org/publication/ne…

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Ensure you know how to safely work outdoors in all weather conditions with this free online course: artbatraining.com/product/workin…

Is nighttime the right time for construction? As Illinois delivers its $45B Rebuild Illinois program, @IDOT_Illinois is expanding overnight road work statewide to cut congestion and improve safety—despite higher costs and logistical challenges. Read more: workzonesafety.org/publication/ni…

This two-hour instructor-led webinar, offered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focuses on the best practices for prevention, response and follow-up involving Work Zone Traffic Incident Management (WZ TIM). Register here: uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Every day traffic incident responders put themselves at risk. This week's Crash Responder Safety Week #CRSW affords a unique opportunity for the Traffic Incident Management community to get involved and make a difference. 👉 Learn more & access toolkits: transportationops.org/TIM/CRSW

Teaching Teens About Work Zones, New Partnership Expands Industry’s Effort to Save Lives: artba.org/news/teaching-… @ARTBA

NEW STUDY: Road work causes congestion, slower speeds & higher crash risk. A cellular automaton simulation shows how different signage strategies can improve driver behavior in multi-lane work zones. Read more: workzonesafety.org/publication/fr…

.@PennDOTNews has launched the 9th annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, inviting high school students statewide to propose AI solutions that enhance safety in highway work zones. It is open to students in grades 9–12. More info: workzonesafety.org/publication/pe…

🌟 Some people change the status quo. They leave their mark. They make a difference. In doing so, they create a legacy worth remembering. Do you know someone like this in our industry? Nominate them for ARTBA's Transportation Development Hall of Fame: buff.ly/WZCtKvQ

Join us for Day 2 of the National Work Zone Management Conference. We have a jam-packed agenda with sessions on the key roadway work zone safety and management topics. It's virtual and free! Register here: connect.artba.org/events/wzc25