South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Post

- Expanding FDOT Pavement Evaluations Statewide! - We are ramping up our Florida Department of Transportation Pavement Evaluations, encompassing over 300 pavement core locations statewide. Notably, this effort features an extensive analysis of SR 776 in Sarasota County. Pavement Evaluations play a pivotal role in enhancing our infrastructure knowledge. By meticulously analyzing the alignment of travel lanes and side streets, we gain a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions. This strategic approach empowers the FDOT to prioritize projects effectively and allocate resources where they are needed the most. The significance of Pavement Evaluations cannot be understated. It is through such meticulous assessments that we can pave the way to safer, more efficient travel experiences for all. Our commitment to fostering well-maintained roadways aligns with our vision for sustainable and resilient communities. #AtTheReady #FDOT #GeotechnicalEngineering

Yesterday marked the two year anniversary of USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy, and MICHELIN - Mobility Intelligence was honored to add our voice to the community of Allies in Action as we work with Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) on a pilot program to help select grantees proactively use data to pinpoint risk hotspots in their road network and reduce traffic fatalities. The statistics are daunting, but collectively there’s excitement and momentum to take bold action to protect pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers and harness new technologies for greater impact. And what better way to drive that momentum than the new round of Safe Streets for All program funding just announced! Over $1.25 billion for cities, counties, tribes and MPO’s to develop innovative safety action plans and implement projects to prevent roadway deaths. https://lnkd.in/eUxPCwR3

Safe System Snippet:   Bridge width and road safety.  Two great studies have been produced regarding the effects of bridge width on road safety. One by Mak and one by Corben Et. Al. In summary, increasing the bridge width results in a significant reduction of crashes - 35%.  In another study Zegeer and Council found that the difference between bridge and road width is related to crashes. Crashes increase as bridge width decreases.   (In the photo you see Heathcote Road bridge, which is being upgraded for safety. Do the two different bridge width markers annoy us? Yes. Is it the major cause of crashes? No.)     -------------- Follow Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd. for more Safe System Snippets #SafeSystemSnippet #TrafficSafety #RoadSafety 

"Ogden Avenue carries fewer than 20,000 vehicles per day, yet it still includes two to four vehicular lanes in each direction and additional one-way service drives in both directions. This wide car-centric design encourages speeding and poses a barrier to pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. The project will implement multiple Proven Safety Countermeasures such as eliminating vehicular lanes; installing pedestrian refuge islands; building protected bike lanes along the entire corridor; and adding pedestrian countdown timers and leading pedestrian intervals at all signalized intersections. The project will also add bump-outs, ADA-accessible bus stops, raised crosswalks, and left-turn phasing." What an awesome project that will save lives, reduce emissions, and support neighborhood economic development. Bravo, CDOT.🚶♀️🚲🌎❤️

Your Voice @ CIHT: Hi, are you a Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) member and interested in #roadsafety? We are just planning for a forthcoming TP issue on road safety, what do you want to see in it? Share your ideas here https://lnkd.in/epgUBCZ6 #magazineideas #yourvoice

RPUG Jacksonville Florida. Delighted to be presenting at RPUG 2024. Date: Wed. 1st May. 12:30 PM – 01:00 PM. Poster Session (II) Session 6.415: Road Profilers have a major role in assisting Road Agencies meet new MUTCD mandatory pavement marking retroreflectivity requirements. Abstract: New MUTCD Mandatory Requirements. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) was updated & effective from Sept.6. 2022. Road Agencies have until Sept. 2026 to implement a plan to manage pavement markings over their road network to be compliant with the MUTCD minimum retroreflective requirements. This should not be a daunting task for road agencies i.e., DOTs, Public Works, Counties & Cities who may have limited budgets & limited personnel resources. Not all agencies will have the budget or roads to justify capital expenditure for a Mobile Retroreflectometer Unit (MRU). However, they will require pavement marking retroreflectivity assessment services to insure compliance or face litigation in the event of noncompliance or traffic accidents. Road Profiler's have a major opportunity to assist road agencies comply with the new MUTCD Minimum retroreflective pavement marking requirements. This an opportunity for road profilers to generate new additional revenue with little running costs while surveying the agencies road networks. Pavement marking retroreflective data can be collected simultaneously while collecting pavement profile data. #retroreflectivity #mutcd #pavementmarkings #rpug

I-75 Traffic? At a FDOT meeting this week with the team (Matthew Garff and Stiles McDonald) looking over plans for I-75 between Hwy 44 and Hwy 326 here in Central Florida. It’s a head scratcher for sure: Here are a few take aways: 1) Peak traffic counts around Ocala are up to 90,000 today. They are anticipating the number to be 120,000 by 2030 (in just seven years) and 140,000 by 2040. But does that factor in the new Buc-ees and Chic-fil-A?… lol 2). This stretch of Hwy will be under massive construction over the next 5-10 years, starting in 2025. 3). Plans for adding new auxiliary lanes are in place. These new lanes will run between the exits and end at each exit. I wish they would have semi truck only lanes. 4). If you own low lands along I-75, there’s a good chance it’s an acquisition target for a drainage retention area. You can see some of their potential targets highlighted in blue on the map. 5). One traffic consultant said the I-75/Hwy 326 exit may have the most semi truck traffic in the country. I’ve seen it look like a parking lot along this stretch and don’t doubt this. Here’s the link the the FDOT’s website, where you can find more detailed information on their plans: https://lnkd.in/e3sbWrdA #svn #ocala #realestate #fdot #svndifference #commercialrealestate #REfyi

We build better connections! Case in point: Illinois Tollway’s Elgin-O’Hare Western Access Project, which improves connectivity for drivers in NW Illinois and provides a vital link to O'Hare International Airport. We performed overall Corridor #ConstructionManagement, including overseeing contracts and scheduling for about 20 projects, many concurrent. The mega project comprised over 17 miles of new roads, 15 new or reconfigured interchanges, ramps, frontage roads, pavement rehabilitation, and a new, all-electronic tolling system. https://lnkd.in/gMVh8P_J #TYLinConnects #transportation

Rural roads are twice as deadly as urban ones on a per-mile basis, and solving this safety problem will be critical to achieving our goal of zero roadway deaths. A new in-depth report and guide from the Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program offer a resource-rich toolkit for communities working to address the unique safety challenges on rural roads. https://lnkd.in/erPGcMiw #BTSCRP Transportation Research Board National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA National Center for Rural Road Safety

Safe roads & bridges are vital for protecting motorists and expanding commerce throughout South Carolina, Anderson UnderBridge’s home state. But do you ever wish you could tell leaders which streets & highways affect you most? Well, you can. The Palmetto State wants to hear from you. Now’s your chance to tell SCDOT where to improve safety and relieve bottlenecks to improve your access to better job opportunities. So, along with SCDOT, Anderson UnderBridge encourages you to complete their survey at https://bit.ly/4ezAk7T and let them know what you need. And if you happen to see one of our Hydra Platforms delivering safe under-bridge access in your neighborhood, give us a wave and let us know your input made a difference.   Whether you need a Hydra Platform or an Articulating Boom, tell us how we can support your next bridge project at 803.366.8195 | AndersonUnderBridge.com. #HireAVet #AndersonUnderBridge #HydraPlatform #UnderBridgeAccess #BridgeInspection #CEI #ArticulatingBoom