Virtual Work Zone Management Conference
Live Webinar Series
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
at
12:30 PM (EDT)
to Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM (EDT)
Join us for the most up-to-date information available on a variety of key roadway work zone safety and management topics.
Agenda
| October 7 | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
Welcome Remarks
· Matt Moore, ARTBA · Brad Sant, ARTBA · Cecil Brown, Valtir |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Smart Work Zones – Queue Warning Systems
Moderator: Melanie Laird · Skylar Knickerbocker, Iowa State University · Bob Brydia, TTI · Michael Bolin, TX-DOT |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
The Latest with WZDx
Moderator: Beth Stinson · Ross Sheckler, iCone |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Safety and Commercial Motor Vehicles
Moderator: Isabel George · Chris Brookes, Michigan DOT · Sarah Hacker, UC San Diego · Matt Weaver, ELEMENT |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Speed Safety Cameras in Work Zones Update
Moderator: Bradley Sant · Benjamin Acimovic, Colorado DOT · John McGregor, Indiana DOT · Nagham El-Zine, ATSSA |
| October 8 | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
Safety Data Update
Moderator: Bradley Sant · Amber Trueblood, CPWR · Marcus Brewer, TTI |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Automated Flagger Assistance Devices – Worker Safety, Consistent Traffic Control, and Cost Efficiency
Moderator: Melanie Laird · Donny Jeffers, Ver-Mac · Matt Neeman, Nebraska DOT · Clay Culwell, Tennessee DOT · Eric Perry, ATSSA |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Worker Hazard Prevention
Moderator: Beth Stinson · Laborers: Ryan Papariello, LHSFNA · Heat Injuries: Gavin West, CPWR · Struck-by: Jessica Bunting, CPWR |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Success with Public-Private Safety Partnerships
Moderator: Bradley Sant · Clay Culwell, Tennessee DOT · Justin Wilson, TRBA/Wilson & Associates |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Reducing Incident Risk and Liability
Moderator: Isabel George · Gerald Ullman, Kittelson LLC · Gary Thomas, Kittelson LLC |
| October 9 | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
Roadway Safety+ - A Mobile App for Workers
· Beth Stinson, ARTBA · Abenezer Nuro, ARTBA |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Work Zone Management Tools
Moderator: Isabel George · Corey O’Connor, MassDOT · Bastian Schroeder, Kittelson LLC · Ryan Buck, Florida DOT · Abigail Drescher, Causeway One.Network |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Using AI for Safety – What is Possible and What is Not?
Moderator: Bradley Sant · Karl Simons, Fyld AI · Robin Barfield, NCDOT · Kyle Freeman, Ferrovial Construction |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Work Zone Safety Education for Drivers
Moderator: Isabel George Tom Robins, Work Zone Safe · Brian Crossley, PADOT · Steve Baas, WTBA |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
FHWA Grantee Showcase
Moderator: Bradley Sant · Andi Bill, University of Wisconsin-Madison · Pei-Sung Lin, USF-CUTR · Cole Fitzpatrick, UMass |
Hosted by the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse
l American Road and Transportation Builders Association
l U.S. Federal Highway Administration
l Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Registration is free and open to all.
