While necessary for roadways, work zones present a safety risk to crew. Half of road workers deaths between 2005 and 2010 were due to collisions with motorists intruding on the work zone. Therefore, … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Report Interface Design
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Decision Tree to Identify Potential ITS/IWZ Scoping Needs
Use the Decision Tree to Identify Potential ITS/IWZ Scoping Needs to take proper consideration during the planning/scoping phase to enable early and improved identification of ITS/IWZ technology … [Read more...] about Decision Tree to Identify Potential ITS/IWZ Scoping Needs
Flagger Operations: Investigating Their Effectiveness in Capturing Driver Attention
This two-pronged (driving simulation and field study) investigation of driver behavior in work zones contributes basic and applied knowledge to our understanding of work zone safety. In the driving … [Read more...] about Flagger Operations: Investigating Their Effectiveness in Capturing Driver Attention
Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones
While developing a manual on the use of temporary barriers, truck-mounted attenuators and other types of positive protection devices as guidance for designers, construction workers and contractors, … [Read more...] about Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones
Using Smartphones to Deliver Effective In-Vehicle Work Zone Messages
This blog post provides a summary of what have been done with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) study on using smartphones to deliver in-vehicle work zone messages. … [Read more...] about Using Smartphones to Deliver Effective In-Vehicle Work Zone Messages
Development of a Moving Automatic Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) for Moving Work Zone Operations
Flagging operations are a critical part of construction and maintenance activities on our highways. Flagging personnel are trained to effectively and safely communicate the location of construction or … [Read more...] about Development of a Moving Automatic Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) for Moving Work Zone Operations