1. National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse Hong Yu Texas Transportation Institute

2. What I Will Cover Today Clearinghouse history Clearinghouse partners Clearinghouse usage Clearinghouse users Resources available Database and web system Other technologies implemented Lessons learned

3. Clearinghouse History Idea discussed in 1994 Operation started in Feb. 1998 Funded by FHWA from 1998 to 2000 Funded by ARTBA-TDF from 2001 to 2005 Funded by FHWA from 2006 to present

4. Current Clearinghouse Partners FHWA ARTBA TTI

5. Clearinghouse Usage Over 700,000 web visitors since 1998

6. Clearinghouse Usage (Cont.) About 3,900 individuals from every state and 30 countries contacted the clearinghouse for services since Jan. 1998

7. Clearinghouse Users Federal, state, and local agencies Contractors/highway workers Consultants News media Law enforcement General public …

8. Resources Available Work zone expert contacts Crash data Laws and regulations Safety standards State/agency practices News articles Research publications Public awareness campaigns

9. Resources Available (Cont.) Work zone conference presentations Resources developed under the FHWA Work Zone Safety Grants Safety products Training programs Streaming videos of PSAs, webinars and conference recordings International resources (Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish)

10. Resources Available (Cont.) Free, customized research services –Toll -free: (888) 447-5556 –Ask a Question at http://www.workzonesafety.org/contact

11. Database and Web System Web Content Management System (Drupal) Oracle database system Google search engine

12. Other Technologies Implemented Listserv Blogs RSS feed Post A Product - allow registered manufacturer/distributors to post product information Registration forms - allow subscriptions to the blog, listserv and e-newsletter

13. Lessons Learned Lessons Learned Prove the value of services Market the services Be user oriented when developing contents Create a network of experts Encourage user participation Be flexible and scalable