An important component of a State’s approach to work zone management involves reviewing practices and processes, evaluating mobility and safety performance in work zones, and identifying areas for … [Read more...] about Development of Work Zone Programmatic Reviews
Work Zone Safety & Mobility Performance Measures: Implementation Guide
Performance monitoring allows transportation agencies to continuously track and analyze work zone safety and mobility impacts throughout a project's lifecycle. By establishing clear, actionable … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety & Mobility Performance Measures: Implementation Guide
The Effect of Nighttime Lighting Systems on Workers’ Visibility and Safety
Nighttime work zones pose increased risks for both drivers and workers due to the challenge of ensuring adequate visibility while minimizing glare. Current lighting practices vary widely across public … [Read more...] about The Effect of Nighttime Lighting Systems on Workers’ Visibility and Safety
Multi-Objective Optimisation of a Variable Speed Limit Control Strategy in a Tunnel Maintenance Work Zone of the Mountain Highway
Variable Speed Limit (VSL) control is essential for managing highway tunnel maintenance work, as it adjusts speed limits based on road conditions to regulate traffic flow. Developing a VSL control … [Read more...] about Multi-Objective Optimisation of a Variable Speed Limit Control Strategy in a Tunnel Maintenance Work Zone of the Mountain Highway
Augmenting Highway Workers’ Hearing of Backup Alarm Sounds in a Noisy Workplace Using Speech Enhancement Generative Adversarial Network (SEGAN)
Backup alarm signals are crucial to alert nearby workers of the potential dangers of reversing mobile equipment at construction sites. However, due to the loud ambient noise on construction sites, … [Read more...] about Augmenting Highway Workers’ Hearing of Backup Alarm Sounds in a Noisy Workplace Using Speech Enhancement Generative Adversarial Network (SEGAN)
Rhode Island Department of Transportation Launches 511 System to Report Potholes
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has launched a new 24/7 pothole reporting hotline and online dashboard to improve the identification, tracking, and repair of potholes on state … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Department of Transportation Launches 511 System to Report Potholes