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Why Are Concrete Barriers Preferred for Crowd Control at Large Events?

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Strategic placement near ticketing areas, restroom facilities, and parking zones prevents unauthorized access and reduces congestion. Logistical Challenges and Solutions Transporting and setting up barriers presents logistical hurdles. Event staff should be positioned at key points to assist attendees and monitor crowd movements.

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How to Divert Traffic during Road Construction?

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Traffic diversions are provided for a safe and efficient movement of traffic through or around the work zones while protecting the workers and.

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Aruna Miller: Maryland Lt. Governor, a Transportation Engineer, Bolsters Work Zone Safety After Baltimore Crash

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struck each other, with the impact sending one vehicle through an opening of a concrete work zone barrier on the center median shoulder. On March 22, 2023, two cars traveling at excessive speeds on the I-695 inner loop in Baltimore, Md.,

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USDOT launches interactive map to encourage opportunity zone investment

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The map highlights infrastructure and transportation improvements that can create greater access to the distressed areas, making them more attractive to investors.

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National Work Zone Awareness Week Begins

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"Work Zone Speeding: A Costly Mistake" is the message being sent by transportation agencies across the country as the nation recognizes National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 7-11). Washington State DOT will host the official kick-off event Tuesday, April 8, in Seattle.'

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How to Prevent Covid-19 in Work Zones

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The American Road and Transportation Builders Association has produced a video that shows contractors how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as Covid-19 in work zones. The 7-minute video acknowledges that a work-zone is not a “high-risk” area for the spread of infectious diseases,…

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Video: CDOT Tests World’s First Self-Driving Work Zone Vehicle

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Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Now, CDOT's Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit.

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