Traffic management in work zones is a challenging task that requires a balance between creating a safe environment for workers and minimizing traffic delays. Accurately predicting travel times through … [Read more...] about Using Deep Neural Networks and Big Data to Predict Microscopic Travel Time in Work Zones
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Augmented Reality Warnings in Roadway Work Zones: Evaluating the Effect of Modality on Worker Reaction Times
Given the aging highway infrastructure requiring extensive rebuilding and enhancements, and the consequent rise in the number of work zones, there is an urgent need to develop advanced safety systems … [Read more...] about Augmented Reality Warnings in Roadway Work Zones: Evaluating the Effect of Modality on Worker Reaction Times
Improved Temporary Traffic Control Guidance for Mobile Operations on Two-Lane Roadways
The objective of this research was to develop guidance for improving safety at mobile operations on two-lane roadways. One of the most significant hazards to workers performing mobile operations is … [Read more...] about Improved Temporary Traffic Control Guidance for Mobile Operations on Two-Lane Roadways
Text Mining-Based Approach for Identifying Critical Accident Causes in Highway Construction
The construction sector is among the most hazardous workplace where workers are more likely to be at risk than in other jobsites. Generally, construction accident reports possess a wealth of empirical … [Read more...] about Text Mining-Based Approach for Identifying Critical Accident Causes in Highway Construction
Identifying High-Risk Workers’ Actions Contributing to Highway Construction Accidents
Analyzing historical construction accident narratives is widely implemented by researchers to understand critical causes of past accidents. Previous studies have identified accident causes and … [Read more...] about Identifying High-Risk Workers’ Actions Contributing to Highway Construction Accidents
Inhibitory Control Behavior of Novice and Experienced Drivers During Work Zone Intrusion: Functional Connectivity Analysis Using fNIRS
While driving is a mentally demanding task, driving on roads that include maintaining and repairing construction activities can heighten the complexity of this task. Within work zones, drivers may … [Read more...] about Inhibitory Control Behavior of Novice and Experienced Drivers During Work Zone Intrusion: Functional Connectivity Analysis Using fNIRS