Work zone safety has been a major concern for many stakeholders including the state Departments of Transportation (DOTs). To prevent DOT workers, especially truck mounted attenuator (TMA) drivers from … [Read more...] about Impacts of Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) on INDOT Work Zone Safety, Mobility, and Worker Productivity
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Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones
Lane departure crashes are a leading cause of fatalities and injury crashes on roadways. To solve this problem, innovative marking in the form of contrasted white on concrete sections and orange … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones
Workzone Lighting and Glare on Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Activities
Over the last two decades, an increasing number of highway construction and maintenance projects in the United States have been completed at night to avoid or alleviate traffic congestion delays. … [Read more...] about Workzone Lighting and Glare on Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Activities
Safety and Mobility Analysis of Rolling Slowdown for Work Zones: Comparison with Full Closure
There are times when the traffic lanes through a work zone must be kept clear for activities such as placing overhead beams, erecting overhead signs, and installing power lines, and other temporary … [Read more...] about Safety and Mobility Analysis of Rolling Slowdown for Work Zones: Comparison with Full Closure
Design of Educational Material and Public Awareness Campaigns for Improving Work Zone Driver Safety
This project aims to help improve work zone driver safety in Indiana through driver education and public awareness campaigns. The project focused on two specific objectives: (1) to design a public … [Read more...] about Design of Educational Material and Public Awareness Campaigns for Improving Work Zone Driver Safety
Synthesis Study of Best Practices for Mapping and Coordinating Detours for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Risk Assessment for Duration of Traffic Control Activities
Maintenance of traffic (MOT) during construction periods is critical to the success of project delivery and the overall mission of transportation agencies. MOT plans may include full road closures and … [Read more...] about Synthesis Study of Best Practices for Mapping and Coordinating Detours for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Risk Assessment for Duration of Traffic Control Activities