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.
Using telematics and probe data to identify top risk communities
Massachusetts
MassDOT uses probe and telematics data to identify safety issues in local communities. They develop targeted campaigns and use probe and telematics data to measure post-campaign behavior.
Safer Mobility: Embracing Technology and Pilot Programs through the Safe System Approach
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Emerging innovations offer new opportunities to align with the safe system approach. Broward County, Florida identified 35 technologies for safer roads. Louisville, Kentucky developed strategies for safer speeds. MassDOT’s virtual reality pop-up experience strengthened outreach for safer people. Missouri’s predictive layered operations initiative (PLOI) enhanced post-crash care.
TETC Multi-State Bridge Hit Mitigation Media and Strategy Campaign
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Several states and D.C. created a regional “bridge hit” media campaign targeted at drivers hitting low clearance bridges and restricted parkways. The campaign received significant engagement and media coverage.
VRU Safety in Action: A Systemic Approach to Pedestrian Safety at Bus Stops
Massachusetts
MassDOT uses data to identify high-risk bus stops, implement safety measures, and prioritize projects, collaborating with transit agencies to improve pedestrian safety.
MassDOT’s FoRRRwD initiative provided municipalities with low-cost safety countermeasures. As countermeasures were implemented, MassDOT noted reduced crashes and serious injuries from crashes.
