University Transportation Center

MISSION

The UTC for Work Zone Safety at Cleveland State University provides training, education, and research focused on highway construction safety.  From training certification courses for industry to transportation-related degree programs for the future engineering workforce, the UTC strives to be the primary resource for preparing transportation personnel to effectively and safely rehabilitate our nation’s highway infrastructure.

Introduction

Construction work zones in roadways are often the sites of accidents due to unsafe driving.  In 2004, there were nearly 6,400 work zone crashes in Ohio with 2,250 injuries and 14 deaths.  In 2003, there were more than 7,400 work zone crashes with more than 2,500 injuries and 16 deaths, including two ODOT workers.  The CSU Transportation Center for Work Zone Safety is dedicated to reducing work zone hazards through research and training.

                        Highway Safety Video from FHWA