In highway work zones, lane-changing behaviour near bottlenecks is more urgent than in general segments, referred to as delayed mandatory lane-changing (DMLC). This study proposes an enhanced cellular … [Read more...] about Optimising Work Zones With Enhanced Cellular Automata and Delayed Mandatory Lane-Changing Modelling
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Impact of HMI on Driver Behavior and Safety in Rural Work Zones: A Naturalistic Driving Approach
With the rapid development of vehicle-to-everything technology, human–machine interaction (HMI) systems are increasingly used in driving. This study investigates the impact of HMI technology on … [Read more...] about Impact of HMI on Driver Behavior and Safety in Rural Work Zones: A Naturalistic Driving Approach
Investigating Implementation Practices and Initiatives for Using Blue Light to Enhance Work Zone Safety in the United States
Using appropriate warning lights in roadway work zones is crucial for the safety of workers and road users. Several state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in the United States have conducted … [Read more...] about Investigating Implementation Practices and Initiatives for Using Blue Light to Enhance Work Zone Safety in the United States
Connected Work Zone (CWZ) 101 Training: Introduction to the Connected Work Zone Standard
This training is the first module in a two-part series on Connected Work Zones (CWZ) which has been developed based on the Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) specification. This 90-minute session … [Read more...] about Connected Work Zone (CWZ) 101 Training: Introduction to the Connected Work Zone Standard
Work Zones Challenge VLM Trajectory Planning: Toward Mitigation and Robust Autonomous Driving
Visual Language Models (VLMs), with powerful multi-modal reasoning capabilities, are gradually integrated into autonomous driving by several automobile manufacturers to enhance planning capability in … [Read more...] about Work Zones Challenge VLM Trajectory Planning: Toward Mitigation and Robust Autonomous Driving
New ‘Zone’ Rule Means Millions of Americans Now Forced to Take Extra Driving License Test After Spike in Deadly Crashes
Connecticut has introduced a mandatory work zone safety course for new drivers in response to a rise in fatal incidents in highway work zones. The free online course, required for all learner’s permit … [Read more...] about New ‘Zone’ Rule Means Millions of Americans Now Forced to Take Extra Driving License Test After Spike in Deadly Crashes