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When to use a 28″ Traffic Cone or a 36″ Traffic Cone

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28″ vs 36″ Traffic Cones – When (and Why) to Use Each Size Traffic Safety Store August 5, 2025 Traffic-cone height isn’t just a matter of preference; it directly affects how soon drivers see a work zone, how stable the cone stays in wind drafts, and whether the setup passes inspection. Below is a practical guide—grounded in the newest MUTCD … Continue reading “When to use a 28″ Traffic Cone or a 36″ Traffic Cone”

How AI Will Revolutionize Traffic Safety and Work Zones in the Future

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How AI Will Revolutionize Traffic Safety and Work Zones in the Future At Traffic Safety Store, we’re dedicated to supplying top-tier traffic control solutions, including cones, barricades, signage, and safety equipment. As technology advances, artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape traffic management and work zone safety. This article delves into the anticipated impacts of AI, based on … Continue reading “How AI Will Revolutionize Traffic Safety and Work Zones in the Future”

Best Practices for Compliant Work Zone Setup Under 2025 MUTCD Standards

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Best Practices for Compliant Work Zone Setup Under MUTCD Standards A step-by-step guide to signage, cone placement, and barricades, updated for any 2025 revisions, to help avoid fines and improve safety. Work zones are essential for maintaining and improving our infrastructure, but they can pose significant risks to both workers and motorists if not set up properly. The … Continue reading “Best Practices for Compliant Work Zone Setup Under 2025 MUTCD Standards”

Why Is So Much Road Work Done During the Summer?

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Why Is So Much Road Work Done During Summer? Summer brings sunny skies, road trips, and a familiar sight across the United States: orange cones, construction barriers, and road work crews. If you’ve ever wondered why road construction seems to peak during the warmer months, you’re not alone. At the Traffic Safety Store, we’re diving into the reasons … Continue reading “Why Is So Much Road Work Done During the Summer?”

Lightning Protocols: Rapid Shutdown Checklists for Open Work-Zones

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Lightning Safety Protocols: Rapid Shutdown Checklists for Work-Zones Flash storms can turn work-zones into lightning hazards in minutes. With ~243 injuries and ~20 deaths annually in the U.S. (NWS, 2024), lightning demands swift action. Use these triggers, checklists, and protocols to protect crews and motorists. Key Stat: Lightning injures ~243 people and kills ~20 annually in the U.S. (NWS, … Continue reading “Lightning Protocols: Rapid Shutdown Checklists for Open Work-Zones”

Stay Safe This Summer: Navigating Work Zones with Caution

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Stay Safe This Summer: Navigating Work Zones with Caution Summer brings sunny skies, road trips, and an increase in road construction across the United States. From highway repairs to new infrastructure projects, work zones are a familiar sight during these warm months. However, these areas can pose significant risks for drivers, passengers, and road workers. In 2024, Texas reported … Continue reading “Stay Safe This Summer: Navigating Work Zones with Caution”

How Electric Vehicles Will Reshape U.S. Work-Zones & Traffic Safety

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How the Shift to Electric Vehicles Will Reshape U.S. Work Zones & Traffic Safety June 28 2025 1. Quieter Vehicles Challenge Traditional Worker Awareness Hybrids and EVs under 19 mph must now emit an artificial pedestrian warning tone (FMVSS 141). The sound, however, is far softer than a diesel engine and can be masked by jackhammers or compressors. … Continue reading “How Electric Vehicles Will Reshape U.S. Work-Zones & Traffic Safety”

Who Regulates Traffic Safety in the United States?

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Who Regulates Traffic Safety in the United States? A Comprehensive Guide to Authorities, Standards, and Compliance Navigating traffic safety regulations in the United States can feel like threading a needle through a complex web of federal, state, and professional standards. From uniform traffic signs to work zone protections, multiple authorities shape the rules that keep motorists, pedestrians, and road workers … Continue reading “Who Regulates Traffic Safety in the United States?”

Proper Lane-Closure Techniques Using Traffic Drums

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How to Properly Close a Lane with Traffic Drums When you must shut down a travel lane—for paving, bridge repairs, utility work, or a crash clean-up—traffic drums provide the high-visibility, crash-worthy channelization required on higher-speed roads and long-duration jobs. The following step-by-step guide walks you through MUTCD-compliant planning, set-up, and maintenance so drivers stay on course and crews stay safe. … Continue reading “Proper Lane-Closure Techniques Using Traffic Drums”

Does Your Vertical Construction Site Need Water-Filled Barriers?

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Does Your Vertical Construction Site Need Water-Filled Barriers? Building a high-rise in a cramped city lot? You’ve got cranes swinging, sidewalks buzzing, and OSHA rules breathing down your neck. Water-filled barriers with fencing are your lightweight, budget-friendly answer to keep the public safe, manage traffic, and stay compliant—without wrestling heavy concrete blocks. 1. Why High-Rise Jobs Are a Safety Puzzle … Continue reading “Does Your Vertical Construction Site Need Water-Filled Barriers?”

AI-Powered “Smart Work Zones”

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AI-Powered “Smart Work Zones”: Pilot Results & What They Mean for Flaggers Temporary traffic control is entering its machine-learning era. State DOTs are blending cameras, LiDAR, radar sensors, and predictive software into portable systems that watch traffic in real time and automatically push the right message—slow-down alerts, dynamic speed limits, or alternate-route guidance—to motorists. The goal: shrink queues, slash rear-end … Continue reading “AI-Powered “Smart Work Zones””

MUTCD 11th Edition: 7 must-do compliance updates for 2025

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MUTCD 11th Edition Compliance Checklist: 7 Changes Every Contractor Must Nail in 2025 The Federal Highway Administration’s 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) took effect on January 18 2024, and every state must adopt it as its legal standard by January 18 2026. If you build, maintain, or manage work zones, the clock is ticking. … Continue reading “MUTCD 11th Edition: 7 must-do compliance updates for 2025”

Work-Zone Awareness Week 2025 recap and highlights

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National Work-Zone Awareness Week 2025 Recap: Safety Tips for Contractors National Work-Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) ran from April 21-25, 2025, under the powerful theme “Respect the Zone – So We All Get Home.” Organized by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and led by the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), this year’s campaign used live events, social media … Continue reading “Work-Zone Awareness Week 2025 recap and highlights”

The Rise of and Future of Traffic Cones

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The Complete History of Traffic Cones in America Where did Traffic Cones come from and now that they are “everywhere” what does their future hold? Bright orange traffic cones are a familiar sight on American roads, in fact they seem like they are everywhere, guiding drivers through construction zones, job-sites, and parking areas, ensuring worker safety. But how … Continue reading “The Rise of and Future of Traffic Cones”

Heat-Stress Playbook for Road Crews

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Heat-Stress Playbook for Road Crews: Getting Ahead of OSHA’s Forthcoming Heat-Illness Rule 1. Why this matters — and why now Road construction already tops the list for outdoor heat exposure, and climate models show summer heat indexes along the I-95 and I-35 corridors climbing another 3–5 °F by 2030. Meanwhile, OSHA is moving toward the first national heat standard, aimed squarely … Continue reading “Heat-Stress Playbook for Road Crews”

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When to use a 28″ Traffic Cone or a 36″ Traffic Cone

How AI Will Revolutionize Traffic Safety and Work Zones in the Future

Best Practices for Compliant Work Zone Setup Under 2025 MUTCD Standards

Why Is So Much Road Work Done During the Summer?

Lightning Protocols: Rapid Shutdown Checklists for Open Work-Zones

Stay Safe This Summer: Navigating Work Zones with Caution

How Electric Vehicles Will Reshape U.S. Work-Zones & Traffic Safety

Who Regulates Traffic Safety in the United States?

Proper Lane-Closure Techniques Using Traffic Drums

Does Your Vertical Construction Site Need Water-Filled Barriers?

AI-Powered “Smart Work Zones”

MUTCD 11th Edition: 7 must-do compliance updates for 2025

Work-Zone Awareness Week 2025 recap and highlights

The Rise of and Future of Traffic Cones

Heat-Stress Playbook for Road Crews