Managing traffic during road construction; and what about the zipper merge?
Talking Michigan Transportation
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Prioritizing Safety in Road Construction Zones
The chapter emphasizes the importance of prioritizing safety in road construction zones for both motorists and workers, discussing challenges in maintaining traffic flow while ensuring worker safety. Strategies and technologies to improve safety on Michigan's roadways, including rumble strips and message signs, are highlighted, along with the need for collaborative efforts with universities and law enforcement. The chapter also addresses the slow progress of legislation on automated enforcement systems in Michigan, the balance between mobility and safety in road construction, and clarifies misunderstandings around techniques like the zipper merge.
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