This study examined whether the conspicuity of road workers at night can be enhanced by distributing retroreflective strips across the body to present a pattern of biological motion (biomotion). … [Read more...] about Using Biological Motion to Enhance the Conspicuity of Roadway Workers
A Probabilistic Quantitative Risk Assessment Model for the Long-Term Work Zone Crashes
Work zones especially long-term work zones increase traffic conflicts and cause safety problems. Proper casualty risk assessment for a work zone is of importance for both traffic safety engineers and … [Read more...] about A Probabilistic Quantitative Risk Assessment Model for the Long-Term Work Zone Crashes
User Delay Costs Due to Work Zone Operations Near Echo Junction
With the increasing number of road rehabilitation projects across the United States, the need to reduce user costs due to congestion is more important than ever. The Utah Department of Transportation … [Read more...] about User Delay Costs Due to Work Zone Operations Near Echo Junction
Evaluation of Steady-Burn Warning Lights on Channelizing Drums in Work Zones
This report documents the results of a study to evaluate the safety and mobility impacts associated with the elimination of steady burn warning lights on drums in construction work zones. National … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Steady-Burn Warning Lights on Channelizing Drums in Work Zones
Factors Influencing Injury Severity to Highway Workers in Work Zone Intrusion Accidents
Objective: Highway workers in work zones are in close proximity to traveling vehicles, exposing them to injury risks when vehicles intrude into the work zone. The purpose of this research was to … [Read more...] about Factors Influencing Injury Severity to Highway Workers in Work Zone Intrusion Accidents
Paid Duty Gets a Second Look
Councillor Mike Del Grande of Toronto is determined to cut back paid-duty costs, the costs for hiring off-duty police for special events and construction zones, and replace officers with civilian … [Read more...] about Paid Duty Gets a Second Look