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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...

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Transportation Management Plan (TMP) Resources
Resources to help agencies develop and implement TMPs.
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Information on available work zone training throughout the United States.
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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Part 6 - Temporary Traffic Control.
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Keyword-searchable guide to nationwide work zone best practices.
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