This paper presents a comprehensive, publication-ready investigation into the problem of reliable work zone crash classification and risk prediction using an integrated pipeline that emphasizes … [Read more...] about Integrated Framework for Reliable Work Zone Crash Classification: Combining Data Validation, Machine Learning Ensembles, and Natural Language Methods
Bilevel Optimization of Detour Signage Placement Under Road Closures
Road closures resulting from construction activities significantly disrupt traffic flow and often divert heavy truck traffic onto alternative routes. These detours, if not properly planned, can funnel … [Read more...] about Bilevel Optimization of Detour Signage Placement Under Road Closures
Study on the Reasonable Spacing Between Adjacent Work Zones in the Same Lane of Mountainous Two-Lane Highways
In China, mountainous two-lane highways account for 10% of the total mileage and often serve as the only access to the smallest administrative units within a region. During major and medium … [Read more...] about Study on the Reasonable Spacing Between Adjacent Work Zones in the Same Lane of Mountainous Two-Lane Highways
Research on Association Thresholds Between Drivers’ Gaze Behavior and Physiological Tension in Conflict Scenarios of Highway Work Zones
Highway maintenance work zones, characterized by lane reductions, speed limit variations, and temporary traffic controls, exhibit exponentially elevated conflict risks and constitute high-incidence … [Read more...] about Research on Association Thresholds Between Drivers’ Gaze Behavior and Physiological Tension in Conflict Scenarios of Highway Work Zones
Mixed Traffic Flow Characteristics and Energy Consumption in Highway Work Zone under a Connected and Automated Environment
Lane reductions in highway work zones often trigger merging conflicts and congestion, disrupting normal traffic flow. By integrating the safety-distance-based car-following model, improved work-zone … [Read more...] about Mixed Traffic Flow Characteristics and Energy Consumption in Highway Work Zone under a Connected and Automated Environment
Prioritizing Worker-Centered Risk Mitigation Strategies and Technological Solutions: A Best–Worst Method Study From Highway Work Zones of India
Highway work zones are hazardous areas where construction and maintenance activities occur alongside active traffic, posing significant safety challenges for on-site workers. This study investigates … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Worker-Centered Risk Mitigation Strategies and Technological Solutions: A Best–Worst Method Study From Highway Work Zones of India