There has been limited collaboration between researchers in human factors and operational research disciplines, particularly in relation to work in complex, distributed systems. This study aimed to … [Read more...] about Integrating Human Factors and Operational Research in a Multidisciplinary Investigation of Road Maintenance
Barricade Lighting System
Presently in work zones, standard barricade warning lights are used to provide channelizing and warning functions. These yellow flashing lights are presently used without consideration of the specific … [Read more...] about Barricade Lighting System
Driving Performance of Drug-Impaired Bus Drivers in Work Zone Areas
There are several safety issues in work zone areas due to decrease in lane width, and presence of large equipment and on-site workers. The safety issues are compounded for drivers that are also drug … [Read more...] about Driving Performance of Drug-Impaired Bus Drivers in Work Zone Areas
Highway Work Zone Speed Enforcement
Governor Deval Patrick joined the Massachusetts State Police, MassDOT, and state and federal officials today to kick off the work zone speed enforcement program, a one-year pilot program targeting at … [Read more...] about Highway Work Zone Speed Enforcement
Officials Vow Crackdown on Speeding Drivers in Highway Construction Zones
In response to a wave of crashes that had killed and injured both workers and troopers, Governor Deval Patrick and top state and federal transportation officials will join State Police for a press … [Read more...] about Officials Vow Crackdown on Speeding Drivers in Highway Construction Zones
Consortium Adds to Work Zone Safety Guidance Roster
Under the FHWA work zone safety grant, the Roadway Safety Consortium has developed six new work zone guidance documents — for a total of nine — that have been added to the Roadway Safety Program DVD … [Read more...] about Consortium Adds to Work Zone Safety Guidance Roster