The workshop was sponsored by the Department's Local Roads Center. This project has witnessed a record number of applications which were filled through Section 402 funds and in-kind matches from cities and town receiving the sign packages. This course covers aspects of highway work zones, including tort liability and proper flagging procedures. There has been a definite and noticeable improvement in Municipal work zone set-ups and safety. Town crews now are more aware of and concerned with the safety of themselves and motorists.
Some towns have combined resources to purchase and use sign packages.
As a result of the project, Maine is now working cooperatively with both New Hampshire and Vermont and is printing a pocket work zone safety guide for all three states. The pocket guide contains information on design standards, definitions, formulas, typical application diagrams, and much more.