Work zone intrusions are a serious safety concern. Researchers at the University of Minnesota’s HumanFIRST Laboratory created a system for road crew workers to report work zone intrusions. The … [Read more...] about System to Provide Data on Risky Work-Zone Incidents
University of Minnesota, Center for Transportation Studies
In-Vehicle Warnings Show Promise for Improving Work Zone Safety
This article introduces a new study conducted by University of Minnesota researchers on in-vehicle work zone messages, which is funded by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The research … [Read more...] about In-Vehicle Warnings Show Promise for Improving Work Zone Safety
Identifying and Reconciling Stakeholder Perspectives in Deploying Automated Speed Enforcement
Speeding is a public-health crisis, making up approximately a third of roadway deaths each year in the United States. One countermeasure with clearly documented efficacy to reduce speed is automated … [Read more...] about Identifying and Reconciling Stakeholder Perspectives in Deploying Automated Speed Enforcement
Improving Work-Zone Safety for Visually Impaired Pedestrians
To help blind or visually impaired pedestrians navigate sidewalks and intersections affected by road construction safety, University of Minnesota researchers have developed a smartphone app under a … [Read more...] about Improving Work-Zone Safety for Visually Impaired Pedestrians
Options for Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Projects in Minnesota Work and School Zones
Studies have shown that automated speed enforcement (ASE), when deployed in certain settings, increases roadway safety. Minnesota is one of the 36 states that do not use ASE. This is despite public … [Read more...] about Options for Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Projects in Minnesota Work and School Zones
Portable, Non-Intrusive Advance Warning Devices for Work Zones With or Without Flag Operators
The main objective of this study was to develop a work zone alert system informing speeding drivers of the upcoming work zone and raising their attention level before they reach the taper line and/or … [Read more...] about Portable, Non-Intrusive Advance Warning Devices for Work Zones With or Without Flag Operators