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Publication

Determination of Work Zone Encroachments

Author/Presenter: Dobrovolny, Chiara Silvestri; Dadashova, Bahar; Tabesh, Mahmood; Das, Subasish; Kwon, Hungjoo; Bligh, Roger; Riexinger, Luke E.; Smith, Colin P.; Gabler, Hampton C.; Hallmark, Shauna
Abstract:

Over 102,000 work zone crashes occurred in 2020 in the United States, which equates to a work zone crash every 5.2 minutes. This study aims to provide a better understanding of available resources to best address guidance for implementation of safety measures in work zones.

Source: NCHRP Web-Only Document
Issue: 361
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Publication Date: 2023
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Topics: Crash Data; Data Analysis; Data Collection; Databases; State of the Practice; Temporary Traffic Control; Work Zone Safety; Work Zones

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