TIM Training and Technology Supporting Post-Crash Care
FHWA
FHWA highlights efforts to support EMS through TIM technology, training, on-the-scene tools, and vehicles. Many states have introduced TIM training and technology to bolster post-crash care.
Traffic Incident Management Strategies for Electric Vehicle Fires
FHWA
With an increasing number of electric and hybrid vehicle fires on roadways, FHWA developed a State of Practice report to support roadway safety and incident management in EV fires.
The CT Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office (CTDOT) and the Colchester Fire and EMS, initiated a statewide educational program to advance the “Slow Down, Move Over” initiative. As part of the program, the Colchester Fire and EMS mounted a Scorpion device on a truck to serve as a physical safety barrier for roadside operations.
Connecticut DOT formed a roundabout committee of professionals trained on evaluating the planning, design, and construction of roundabouts on municipal and state roads.
ATSSA: 2025 Innovations Saving Lives on America’s Roads
ATSSA
ATSSA highlights roadway safety innovations that include AI & machine learning for predictive safety, smart work zone and connected vehicle technologies, modular and sustainable materials, enhanced visibility for pedestrians and workers, and real-time data integration.
Rapid Implementation of Work Zone Safety Innovations
Florida
FDOT held a pitch competition with industry professionals, entrepreneurs, government agencies, academics and researchers, seeking safety solutions for work zones. FDOT implemented work zone collision detection and avoidance systems pitched in the first event.
From Work Zone Safety Feeds to Emergency Response: An Evolutionary Approach to Post-Crash Care
DelawareIowaLouisianaNebraska
Through FHWA’s Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems grant, a four-state cohort developed a framework to verify and broadcast active work-zone status as real-time digital worker-presences feeds.
Bridge & Freeway Work Zones: Traffic Management for Safety & Mobility
Massachusetts
To improve work zone safety, MassDOT created construction standards and specifications for Accelerated Bridge Construction, moveable barriers, and lane closures scheduled at night. The measures increased safety, traffic flow, and cost savings.
Smarter Roads Ahead: The Smart Work Zone Success at Rainbow/Veterans Bridges
Texas
Smart work zone strategies on a TxDOT bridge project improved safety for workers and the public. Temporary incident detection and surveillance, travel time, and speed monitoring systems made the project area was safer and more responsive.
DelDOT's Accelerating Digital Inspection Practices with Connected Machinery (ADCMS) project involves collaborating with contractors and tech providers to share telematics data from construction equipment, enhancing work zone safety.
