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US DOT Announces $817M in Road Safety Grants

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Communities across the nation vied for second round of grants to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

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Safety Concerns Cause WDOT To Put Road Crews On Night Shift

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Wisconsin's DOT project manager, Michael Kretschmer, told WSAW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin the agency has chosen to do more construction during night hours due to lighter traffic and safety concerns. Crews working on HWY 29 from Business 51 to County Road Q have been put on an 8pm to 6am shift.

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Getting ready for a new motor carrier safety rating scheme

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On the horizon is another vital reason for motor carriers to get their safety performance “house in order.”. Coming later this year as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by DOT is the next “leg” on the CSA stool. These changes to the safety rating requirement will not happen overnight. Changes not immediate. Changes not immediate.

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Michigan DOT Investigating Drones to Monitor Road Conditions

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Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials are thinking about using drones to monitor road conditions, with one of the benefits being increased safety for road workers.

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WDOT Puts Crews on Night Shift for Safety

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Wisconsin's DOT project manager, Michael Kretschmer, told WSAW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin the agency has chosen to do more construction during night hours due to lighter traffic and safety concerns. Crews working on HWY 29 from Business 51 to County Road Q have been put on an 8pm to 6am shift.

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Florida DOT Plans to Oversee New Pedestrian Bridge at FIU 2 Years After Deadly Collapse

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2 years ago, an under construction pedestrian bridge on Florida International University’s (FIU) campus collapsed onto the open road below, killing 6 people and injuring several more. The Department will ensure all safety measures are in place and are followed so we may provide a safe option for pedestrians in this high-traffic area.”

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NJ Governor Orders Road Projects Shut Down

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Christie instructed the New Jersey DOT and NJ Transit to submit plans for an "immediate and orderly shutdown of all ongoing work" by the end of day Saturday.

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