Webinar Summary

In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week, this webinar will spotlight real‑world examples of innovative work zone strategies being implemented across transportation and infrastructure projects. As agencies and industry partners navigate the ongoing challenge of balancing safety, mobility, and operational efficiency, this session will focus on practical, field‑proven solutions that are delivering measurable improvements in complex work environments.

Featuring expert speakers, the webinar will present project‑based case studies demonstrating how thoughtful planning, emerging technologies, and creative approaches can significantly enhance work zone safety and performance. Topics will include improved traffic control applications, advanced work zone monitoring and data collection, collaborative staging and phasing techniques, and data‑driven decision‑making processes. Each presentation will emphasize actionable lessons learned and transferable strategies that can be applied to a wide range of project types and conditions.

Designed for transportation practitioners, project managers, engineers, and safety professionals, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical ideas to support safer, more efficient work zones—helping to protect workers and the traveling public while maintaining project productivity and mobility

Registration Includes

• Live webinar access
• 30-day on-demand recording
• PDH/CM credit available for an additional fee.

Instructions provided on the corresponding pages for this webinar on the ITE Learning Hub.

This webinar is led by the  ITE Traffic Engineering Council - Roadway Design Subcommittee.

Webinar Overview

In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week, this webinar will spotlight real‑world examples of innovative work zone strategies being implemented across transportation and infrastructure projects. As agencies and industry partners navigate the ongoing challenge of balancing safety, mobility, and operational efficiency, this session will focus on practical, field‑proven solutions that are delivering measurable improvements in complex work environments.

Featuring expert speakers, the webinar will present project‑based case studies demonstrating how thoughtful planning, emerging technologies, and creative approaches can significantly enhance work zone safety and performance. Topics will include improved traffic control applications, advanced work zone monitoring and data collection, collaborative staging and phasing techniques, and data‑driven decision‑making processes. Each presentation will emphasize actionable lessons learned and transferable strategies that can be applied to a wide range of project types and conditions.

Designed for transportation practitioners, project managers, engineers, and safety professionals, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical ideas to support safer, more efficient work zones—helping to protect workers and the traveling public while maintaining project productivity and mobility

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Recognize key challenges associated with safety, mobility, and productivity in complex work zone environments.

• Describe real‑world examples of innovative work zone strategies currently being applied on transportation and infrastructure projects.

• Identify practical traffic control, staging, and monitoring approaches that enhance work zone safety and efficiency.

• Explain how new technologies and data‑driven decision‑making can improve work zone planning and operations.

• Assess how collaborative planning and field‑tested methods reduce risk for both workers and the traveling public.

• Apply lessons learned and best practices from case studies to improve work zone outcomes on their own projects.

Moderator

Anthony Mariani, PE, PTOE, Department Manager | Colliers Engineering & Design | Hamilton, NJ, USA

Mr. Mariani has 12 years of diverse experience in roadway and traffic engineering for public agencies, county/local governments, and private clients. His personal expertise is in traffic engineering and operations with a vast knowledge in traffic signal design, intersection capacity analysis, traffic signal electrical plans, traffic signal timings, curb ramp design (PROWAG compliance), ITS design, highway lighting design, signing improvements, pavement markings, guiderail design, roadside safety and sustainable transportation design. In addition, Mr. Mariani has served in various roles with the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and is a member of 2021 LeadershipITE.

Presenters

Lisa Whitehead, PE, Geographic Discipline Leader | Colliers Engineering & Design | Lansing, Michigan, USA

Lisa Whitehead, PE is a traffic engineer from Michigan State University with over 17 years of experience. She has overseen all traffic engineering aspects for numerous projects, including permanent signing, pavement markings, signal design plans, traffic operations, and traffic control plans. Her efforts have improved safety for various roadways and work zones. Lisa is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Michigan and Ohio.

Brad Miller, PE, PTOE, National Specialty Practice Lead & Department Manager | Michael Baker International | Lawrenceville, NJ, USA

Brad Miller is a transportation professional with over 20 years of public and private sector experience advancing safety, mobility, and accessibility through transportation planning, engineering, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. He is Michael Baker International’s National Specialty Practice Lead for Traffic Engineering and ITS and has served as Project Manager for complex multidisciplinary transportation infrastructure projects throughout the nation. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and is active in professional organizations, including serving on the Executive Board of the ITE Metropolitan Section of New York and New Jersey.

Registration Fees

ITE Members: Free

Non-Members: $79

Registration includes access to the live webinar and the on-demand recording for 30 days.

Non-members must create an ITE account to register.

Log-On Instructions

On the day of the webinar, login to your ITE Learning Hub account, navigate to your Learning Center, then find the webinar and click 'Attend.'

PDH / CM Credit Certificate

Participants may earn 1.0 PDH/CM credit for this webinar for a $20 processing fee, regardless of membership status.

Instructions and the purchase link will be provided at the conclusion of the live event

For the on-demand recording, instructions will be provided at the end of the recording

PDH Credit Certificates may be purchased and downloaded while access to the recording is active

Once on-demand webinar access expires, the certificate opportunity is forfeited

Recording Access

All registrants will receive access to the recording for 30 days after it is posted

Additional attendees viewing a recording at one location are not eligible to earn PDH credit

Additional Attendees (Live Viewing Only)

Additional attendees watching the live webinar at one location may earn credit.
The primary registrant must share the PDH evaluation purchase link with additional attendees so they can purchase their own certificate in their own ITE account.

Presentation Materials

Presenters typically provide PDF copies of their slides. If available, materials will be uploaded to the Resources tab within 24 hours after the live event.

Policies

The on-demand webinar is available for registration for 60 days for anyone who wishes to register. After 60 days, this on-demand webinar will be removed and archived.

PDH credit certificates must be purchased and retrieved before individual webinar access expires

No refunds

Last Day to Register On-Demand: We will post that date here after the live webinar concludes.

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