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Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Work Zones: A Guide

Author/Presenter: Mollenhauer, Mike; Robinson, Sarah; Baker, Stephanie; Trimble, Tammy; Vilela, Jean Paul Talledo; Fritz, Scott; Fontaine, Mike; Cho, Hyun; Lan, Chien-Lun; Pisano, Paul
Abstract:

Work zones may present imminent safety hazards for roadway workers as well as passing motorists due to several factors, including driver distraction, changes in traffic patterns, narrowed rights of way, and general congestion. In addition to safety concerns, work zones, although necessary for roadway construction and maintenance activities, present mobility issues and frustrations for traveling motorists, accounting for 10 percent of overall congestion and 24 percent of unexpected freeway delays. This report provides an overview of use cases in Smart Work Zone (SWZ) technology, emerging technologies in each of the use cases, pros and cons of SWZ technologies, best practices for emerging technologies in SWZs, and additional resources to support efforts in improving work zone safety and mobility.

Source: NCHRP Research Report
Issue: 1142
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Publication Date: 2025
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Topics: Best Practices; Intelligent Transportation Systems; State of the Practice; Technological Innovations; Work Zone Safety; Work Zones

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