[NWZAW] Work Zone Safety Innovations


Monday, April 20, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Microsoft Teams Webinar
Category: Webinars

FHWAARTBA and ATSSA will join forces to present a training webinar on Work Zone Safety Innovations, highlighting technologies that are now being used or tested to advance safety in a variety of conditions, including nightwork, “connected” construction zones, and preventing intrusions.  Please join us for this timely, informative presentation.  There is no charge to join!

Topics:

Advancing Nighttime Work Zone Safety

Introduction


PPE

Enhancing Worker Visibility: InDOT Green Wearable Lights
Presenter: Todd May, Indiana DOT


Traffic control devices – Pavement markings

Use of wet night retroreflective pavement markings for work zones and permanent situations
Presenter: Ethan Peterson, Minnesota DOT


Worker Protection

Reducing Worker Exposure in Work Zones: MassDOT Strategies
Presenter: Neil Boudreau, Massachusetts DOT


Use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices

Nebraska’s Use of AFADs: Advancing Roadway Worker Safety
Presenter: Matt Neemann, Nebraska DOT


Technologies

Work Zone Safety in Florida: Strategies, Technology, and Outreach
Presenter: Kelly Farabee, Florida DOT 


Training Overview (5 minutes)

-Work Zone Safety Grant Training Overviews