Many work zone devices, such as truck-mounted attenuators, cones, and barrels, are used to separate workers from the traveling public during construction and maintenance activities. However, these … [Read more...] about Functional Requirements for Highly Portable Positive Protection Technologies in Work Zones
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In-Depth Analysis of Vehicle Following Gaps in Highway Work Zones: Direct and Interdependent Impact of Leading Vehicle
This paper analyzes the impacts of various vehicle following patterns on the vehicle following distance/gap in highway work zones. It studies the direct impact of leading vehicle on the vehicle … [Read more...] about In-Depth Analysis of Vehicle Following Gaps in Highway Work Zones: Direct and Interdependent Impact of Leading Vehicle
Driving Simulator Validation for Nighttime Construction Work Zone Devices
Research was conducted to ascertain the validity of a driving simulator in determining the effectiveness of temporary traffic control devices in a work zone during nighttime hours. The research was … [Read more...] about Driving Simulator Validation for Nighttime Construction Work Zone Devices
Evaluation of Strategies to Manage Speed in Highway Work Zones
Safety in reconstruction and maintenance work zones continues to be the primary concern of transportation engineers. Speeding is one of the major contributors of work zone crashes. To decrease the … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Strategies to Manage Speed in Highway Work Zones
Field Evaluation of Variable Advisory Speed Limit System for Reducing Traffic Conflicts at Work Zones
A practical methodology to reduce the traffic conflicts at work zones was developed and evaluated in the field. The proposed system uses variable advisory speed limits that are determined with a … [Read more...] about Field Evaluation of Variable Advisory Speed Limit System for Reducing Traffic Conflicts at Work Zones
Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
Crashes continue to be a problem in work zones. Analyses have indicated that rear-end and sideswipe crashes are the most frequent. Investigators have hypothesized that distractions are often the cause … [Read more...] about Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.