Strategies

19.1 A1 Improve maintenance and construction practices (P)

19.1 A2 Utilize full-time roadway closure for construction operations (T)

19.1 A3 Utilize time-related contract provisions (P)

19.1 A4 Use nighttime road work (P)

19.1 A5 Use demand management programs to reduce volumes through work zones (P)

19.1 A6 Design future work zone capacity into new or reconstructed highways (T)

19.1 B Improve work zone traffic control devices

19.1 B1 Implement ITS strategies to improve safety (E)

19.1 B2 Improve visibility of work zone traffic control devices (T)

19.1 B3 Improve visibility of work zone personnel and vehicles (varies)

19.1 B4 Reduce flaggers’ exposure to traffic (T)

19.1 C Improve work zone design practices

19.1 C1 Establish work zone design guidance (T)

19.1 C2 Implement measures to reduce work space intrusions (and limit consequences of intrusions) (T)

19.1 C3 Improve work zone safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and heavy-truck drivers (T)

19.1 D Improve driver compliance with work zone traffic controls

19.1 D1 Enhance enforcement of traffic laws in work zones (T)

19.1 D2 Improve credibility of signs (E)

19.1 D3 Improve application of increased driver penalties in work zones (T)

19.1 E Increase knowledge and awareness of work zones

19.1 E1 Disseminate work zone safety information to road users (T)

19.1 E2 Provide work zone training programs and manuals for designers and field staff (T)

19.1 F Develop procedures to effectively manage work zones

19.1 F1 Develop or enhance agency-level work zone crash data systems (T)

19.1 F2 Improve coordination, planning, and scheduling of work activities (T)

19.1 F3 Use incentives to create and operate safer work zones (T)

19.1 F4 Implement work zone quality assurance procedures (i.e., safety inspections or audits) (T)