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National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse

National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse. Hong Yu Texas Transportation Institute. What I Will Cover Today. Clearinghouse history Clearinghouse partners Clearinghouse usage Clearinghouse users Resources available Database and web system Other technologies implemented

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National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse

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  1. National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse Hong Yu Texas Transportation Institute

  2. What I Will Cover Today • Clearinghouse history • Clearinghouse partners • Clearinghouse usage • Clearinghouse users • Resources available • Database and web system • Other technologies implemented • Lessons learned

  3. Clearinghouse History • Idea discussed in 1994 • Operation started in Feb. 1998 • Funded by FHWA from 1998 to 2000 • Funded by ARTBA-TDF from 2001 to 2005 • Funded by FHWA from 2006 to present

  4. Current Clearinghouse Partners • FHWA • ARTBA • TTI

  5. Clearinghouse Usage • Over 700,000 web visitors since 1998

  6. Clearinghouse Usage (Cont.) • About 3,900 individuals from every state and 30 countries contacted the clearinghouse for services since Jan. 1998

  7. Clearinghouse Users • Federal, state, and local agencies • Contractors/highway workers • Consultants • News media • Law enforcement • General public • … …

  8. Resources Available • Work zone expert contacts • Crash data • Laws and regulations • Safety standards • State/agency practices • News articles • Research publications • Public awareness campaigns

  9. Resources Available (Cont.) • Work zone conference presentations • Resources developed under the FHWA Work Zone Safety Grants • Safety products • Training programs • Streaming videos of PSAs, webinars and conference recordings • International resources (Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish)

  10. Resources Available (Cont.) • Free, customized research services • Toll -free: (888) 447-5556 • Ask a Question at http://www.workzonesafety.org/contact

  11. Database and Web System • Web Content Management System (Drupal) • Oracle database system • Google search engine

  12. Other Technologies Implemented • Listserv • Blogs • RSS feed • Post A Product - allow registered manufacturer/distributors to post product information • Registration forms - allow subscriptions to the blog, listserv and e-newsletter

  13. Lessons Learned • Prove the value of services • Market the services • Be user oriented when developing contents • Create a network of experts • Encourage user participation • Be flexible and scalable

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