Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
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Summary
Hear how the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Highway Division, is revolutionizing roadway work zone management with its enhanced Work Zone Manager (WZM) application. This comprehensive system captures smart work zone data, approves lane closures, and uses Connected Work Zone Notification Systems (CWZNS) to validate worker presence, creating a robust Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) feed for third-party use. By actively alerting the public to work zone activities and worker locations, MassDOT aims to enhance road safety and reduce risks for workers.
Key Takeaways:
- How to provide real-time information about work zones
- Maximize work zone hours and avoid schedule conflicts
- Utilize Connected Work Zone Notification Systems (CWZNS)
Speaker
Neil Boudreau
Assistant Administrator for Traffic & Safety
MassDOT Highway Division
Neil Boudreau serves as the Assistant Administrator of Traffic and Safety and State Traffic Engineer for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Highway Division, and has been with MassDOT since 1995 serving in many roles within the Traffic Operations and Safety Management groups. In his current position, Neil represents MassDOT as a member of the AASHTO Committee on Safety and is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Committee on Traffic Engineering. In addition, Neil serves as a member of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, serving as Chair of the Temporary Traffic Control Technical Committee. He has been a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) for 32 years and is a member of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), serving as a member of the Innovation and Road Worker Protection Councils, and as a Board Member for the New England Chapter. Through his many engagements, Neil strives to continue improving safety for all road users and those working out on the roadway.
