People find laws easier to follow when they understand the point, or value, of them. After surveying drivers about roadside worker safety as part of the annual Cone Zone campaign, which runs May to August,
If you’ve been to a special event in Surrey, chances are Kathie Haidon was on scene making sure it was running smoothly. Kathie is the City of Surrey’s Traffic Management Coordinator and Special Events Traffic
Alyssa Ursel is one of the many people whose job is to safeguard fellow roadside workers by guiding drivers through highway work zones, or “Cone Zones.” She is a flagger, also known as a traffic
You could be anywhere when your vehicle breaks down unexpectedly. Whether it’s a busy freeway or a remote road, there’s a sense of vulnerability when you’re left stranded. Tow truck operators like Larry Styba regularly
Police officers not only enforce Cone Zones, they are also protected by them. Sure, bright orange pylons aren’t usually present to announce when an officer is in a vulnerable position, but drivers should still approach
We thought of beginning this Cone Zone post with a play on the opening narration of the popular science fiction series The Twilight Zone. We decided against it. You see, the vulnerability of roadside workers
Six roadside workers share their perspectives on what it’s like to have to focus on a job, while trusting thousands of drivers they’ve never met.
Not all roadside workers are focused on building roads and managing traffic. In fact, some roadside workers aren’t protected by orange cones at all. Take paramedics, for example. These men and women are often required