The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is in place to put infrastructure owners and operators on notice that work zones must be accessible to the vulnerable road user. Through the efforts of the engineering and manufacturing industries to create communities that accommodate the needs of all road users, including pedestrians with disabilities, construction zones are moving to the goal of Towards Zero.
Distracted driving in work zones is a significant safety concern for state departments of transportation.
Everyone wants a more accessible community. But the reality is that all communities have unique obstacles that create barriers for those who do not have the same mobility abilities as others. For...