Highway work zones are among the most dangerous environments for road workers, with thousands of fatalities and injuries occurring nationwide each year. To reduce risk, the Colorado Department of … [Read more...] about Self-Driving CDOT Crash Truck Protects Highway Workers
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MnDOT Pauses Work for Statewide Safety Stand Down in Recognition of Two Recent Construction Zone Deaths
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) held its first-ever statewide safety stand down to honor two construction contractors who recently lost their lives in work zones and to reaffirm the … [Read more...] about MnDOT Pauses Work for Statewide Safety Stand Down in Recognition of Two Recent Construction Zone Deaths
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones
This document provides a comprehensive overview of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety challenges in work zones and outlines practical mitigation strategies rooted in the Safe System Approach. It … [Read more...] about Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones
Team Kentucky Boosts Safety With Automated Speed Enforcement Devices in Work Zones
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is launching the installation of automated speed enforcement devices in active highway work zones to enhance safety for motorists and construction crews. … [Read more...] about Team Kentucky Boosts Safety With Automated Speed Enforcement Devices in Work Zones
Lessons Learned from the Real-World Deployment of Multi-Sensor Fusion for Proactive Work Zone Safety Application
Proactive safety systems that anticipate and mitigate traffic risks before incidents occur are increasingly recognized as essential for improving work zone safety. Unlike traditional reactive methods, … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned from the Real-World Deployment of Multi-Sensor Fusion for Proactive Work Zone Safety Application
Real-Time Conflict Prediction for Large Truck Merging in Mixed Traffic at Work Zone Lane Closures
Large trucks substantially contribute to work zone-related crashes, primarily due to their large size and blind spots. When approaching a work zone, large trucks often need to merge into an adjacent … [Read more...] about Real-Time Conflict Prediction for Large Truck Merging in Mixed Traffic at Work Zone Lane Closures