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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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South Carolina DOT Makes Safety Changes

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This month, the head of the SCDOT told a state Senate committee that the department has moved to increase safety for construction workers… Two years ago, two South Carolina Department of Transportation workers were killed when a heavy truck failed to slow for traffic stopped at a construction site.

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The Dotted Line: Safety risks that can stop a construction project

Construction Dive

General contractors are responsible for safety onsite and can be held liable for hazards if they do not act to eliminate them, legal experts say.

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The Dotted Line: How contracts can protect workers from heat, smoke

Construction Dive

Lawyers recommend using safety provisions that give supervisors discretion to stop work for environmental hazards.

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Arizona DOT to Share Data with Autonomous Truck Co.

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have agreed to work together to share information to promote safety in highway work zones when automated vehicles are deployed. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Embark Trucks Inc. The shared data will support continued safe navigation of highway work zones by autonomous trucks.…

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Getting ready for a new motor carrier safety rating scheme

FDR Safety

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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US DOT Awards $95M in IIJA Tech-Related Grants

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Grants are for planning and developing prototype technology projects intended to improve transportation safety, equity, efficiency and innovation.

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