Work zones are essential to keeping our roadways preserved or reconstructed so that they are safe and efficient. Work zones tend to increase safety risks due to the normal driving’s changing … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Dynamic Speed Feed Back Signs in Work Zones on High-Speed Kansas Roadways
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Analysis of Truck-Involved Work Zone Crash Fatalities in Florida
This paper presents the results of an analysis focusing on recognition of large truck-involved work zone crash patterns. Recognizing the limitations of logistic regression models that were commonly … [Read more...] about Analysis of Truck-Involved Work Zone Crash Fatalities in Florida
A Multiple Correspondence Approach to Identify Contributing Factors Related to Work Zone Crashes
Work zones are perilous locations that can interrupt normal traffic flow and cause safety problems for both drivers and construction workers. Each year, approximately 700 fatalities and 40,000 … [Read more...] about A Multiple Correspondence Approach to Identify Contributing Factors Related to Work Zone Crashes
Review of Methods for Estimating Construction Work Zone Capacity
Road reconstruction and the resulting work zones are considered as a major source of traffic congestion and delays on freeways. The roadway capacity is decreased as a result of a reduced number of … [Read more...] about Review of Methods for Estimating Construction Work Zone Capacity
Safety Impact of Connected Vehicles on Driver Behavior in Rural Work Zones Under Foggy Weather Conditions
Work zone safety is one of the paramount goals of the safety community. The safety concerns in work zones might be exacerbated under foggy conditions, as an exogenous factor, contributing to high … [Read more...] about Safety Impact of Connected Vehicles on Driver Behavior in Rural Work Zones Under Foggy Weather Conditions
COVID-19: Effect of the Pandemic on Work Zone Schedule Optimization
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has caused enormous impacts on various social, economic, and health spectrums. Rapid decline in the mobility trends have been detected with the … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Effect of the Pandemic on Work Zone Schedule Optimization