Driving When There is a State of Emergency in Delaware

by | Dec 16, 2024 | Uncategorized

How is driving affected by a Governor’s State of Emergency in Delaware?  If we encounter a significant snow or ice storm this winter (it could happen), we may hear on the news or see in the paper that the Governor has issued a State of Emergency and there may be a...

Consciously Reduce Your Occupational Injury Risk

by | Dec 15, 2024 | Uncategorized

We get comfortable around some pretty hazardous equipment and circumstances if you stop to think about it.  Just in our everyday life, stop for a moment to marvel that we routinely drive a two-lane roadway at 55 mph (you know, the speed limit) as another vehicle...

You Deserve Better Longitudinal Joints

by | Dec 15, 2024 | Uncategorized

In November, we talked a bit about asphalt density, with the general theme that higher density is better.  Asphalt density in the overall mat is sometimes subpar (and shouldn’t be), but it is common with longitudinal joints, where one pass of the paver joins an...

Green Safety Lights on Winter Maintenance Vehicles

by | Dec 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

Green revolving or flashing lights are allowed for use on state and local vehicles in use during winter weather operations as a result of Delaware Senate Bill 206, signed by the Governor September 26, 2024.  As always, the details matter, so let’s see what the bill...
Research Showcase 2018

Research Showcase 2018

by | Jun 4, 2018 | Uncategorized

The 2018 Research Showcase was held at the Paradee Center on May 9th. Visitors from DelDOT, FHWA and transportation consultants from the private industry viewed posters and spoke with researchers on their ongoing projects. View pictures...