On this week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations with two academics studying the effect of safety messages on driver behavior. First, Joshua Madsen, a professor of accounting … [Read more...] about Talking Michigan Transportation: New Research Yields Surprises on Traffic Safety Messages
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MDOTs Final Report: Permission to Experiment – 6(09)-35 (E) – Driveway Assistance Device
On July 23, 2015, MDOT submitted a request to test and evaluate Horizon Signals Driveway Assistance Device. This full report documents MDOT projects and the findings and recommendations based on the … [Read more...] about MDOTs Final Report: Permission to Experiment – 6(09)-35 (E) – Driveway Assistance Device
MDOT Raises the Bar on Work Zone Visibility
Night time visibility in work zones can be challenging, particularly in the rain. The Michigan Department of Transportation set new guidelines and standards for work zones throughout the state to … [Read more...] about MDOT Raises the Bar on Work Zone Visibility
3M and MDOT Partner on Nation’s First Connected Work Zone on I-75 in Oakland County
3M and the Michigan Department of Transportation announced they are partnering to utilize connected vehicle technologies along more than 3 miles of I-75. Using leading roadway solutions from 3M, the … [Read more...] about 3M and MDOT Partner on Nation’s First Connected Work Zone on I-75 in Oakland County
Balancing the Costs of Mobility Investments in Work Zones: Phase 1 Final Report
Work zone safety and mobility continue to be critical transportation concerns in Michigan and elsewhere. Previous research has led to the development of a variety of tools, performance measures and … [Read more...] about Balancing the Costs of Mobility Investments in Work Zones: Phase 1 Final Report
MDOT Seeks “Road Watchers” in Metro Region
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is looking for volunteers to report on highway construction zones in Metro Detroit through an online survey to better determine how work zones are … [Read more...] about MDOT Seeks “Road Watchers” in Metro Region