(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Centre (QTTSC) at Qatar University (QU)'s College of Engineering (CENG) organised a specialised training workshop on Work Zone Safety Management.
The workshop was held at the QU College of Engineering in collaboration with the International Road Federation (IRF) and the World Conference on Transport Research Society, as part of the QTTSC's ongoing efforts to support the National Traffic Safety Action Plan (2018-22).
The training course focused on the requirements for planning and managing safe and efficient work zones, introducing a range of policies and strategies to improve safety in accordance with both local and international guidelines.
It addressed the needs of vehicular traffic and vulnerable road users, while highlighting common safety challenges through real-world examples.
The event brought together senior engineers from the General Directorate of Traffic, the Ministry of Transport, and the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), alongside professionals from leading engineering consulting firms and contractors.
International participation included representatives from road authorities and engineering consultants from Djibouti and Gambia.
The workshop was delivered by the QTTSC's Dr Wael al-Hajyaseen, IRF lead trainer engineer Miguel-Angel Serrano Santos, and Parallaxx chief operating officer engineer Elise Freeman.
Participants were introduced to advanced methodologies and tools for effective planning, execution, and evaluation of work zones through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, while exploring global best practices in the field.
Commenting on the workshop, College of Engineering dean Prof Mohammed Hussain said:“Effective management of work zones is crucial for ensuring road safety across Qatar.”
“The College of Engineering is committed to supporting national efforts to improve traffic safety in collaboration with local authorities and international partners,” he said.“This workshop is part of our broader mission to promote best engineering practices and to raise public awareness about the importance of responsibility in road safety.”
QTTSC director Dr Shimaa Ali al-Quradaghi emphasised the importance of such training programmes, given the rapid expansion of Qatar's road network.
“Work zones are inherently high-risk areas due to sudden changes in road layout and environment,” she said.“ Careful design that considers local site conditions and driver behavior is essential to ensure efficiency and safety.”
“This training course was designed for road agency executives, highway engineers, traffic management professionals, traffic safety advocates, and law enforcement authorities, as well as researchers and academics working in road safety,” Dr al-Quradaghi added.

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