The objective of this research was to assess the extent of distracted driving occurring on roadways in Texas, U.S., as drivers approach a work zone and the extent to which portable rumble strips (PRS) … [Read more...] about Assessment of Driver Distraction at Work Zones With Portable Rumble Strip Deployments in Texas
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Characterization, Detection, and Segmentation of Work-Zone Scenes From Naturalistic Driving Data
This paper elucidates the automatic detection and analysis of work zones (construction zones) in naturalistic roadway images. An underlying motivation is to identify locations that may pose a … [Read more...] about Characterization, Detection, and Segmentation of Work-Zone Scenes From Naturalistic Driving Data
Analysis of Temporal Stability of Contributing Factors to Truck-Involved Crashes at Work Zones in South Carolina
This study examines factors that contributed to truck-involved work zone crash injury in South Carolina, a state which experienced a rise in the number of injury crashes from 2014 to 2018. The outcome … [Read more...] about Analysis of Temporal Stability of Contributing Factors to Truck-Involved Crashes at Work Zones in South Carolina
Use of Safety Management Systems in Managing Highway Maintenance Worker Safety
Safety and health programs are vital to the success of state departments of transportation (DOTs). While the safety of all DOT employees is paramount, maintenance and other field workers are exposed … [Read more...] about Use of Safety Management Systems in Managing Highway Maintenance Worker Safety
Behavioral Traffic Safety Messaging on Variable Message Signs
Changeable, electronic, or dynamic message signs are used to provide real-time traffic information to drivers while en route to their destination. Many agencies also use these signs to display safety … [Read more...] about Behavioral Traffic Safety Messaging on Variable Message Signs
Work Zone Crash Occurrence Prediction Based on Planning Stage Work Zone Configurations Using an Artificial Neural Network
Work zones are essential to maintain and improve road infrastructure. However, work zones affect traffic safety, and crashes and fatalities associated with work zones in the U.S.A. have increased … [Read more...] about Work Zone Crash Occurrence Prediction Based on Planning Stage Work Zone Configurations Using an Artificial Neural Network