Highway work zones constitute a major safety concern for government agencies, the legislature, the highway industry, and the traveling public. Despite the efforts made by government agencies and the … [Read more...] about Determining Major Causes of Highway Work Zone Accidents in Kansas: Final Report
Development and Evaluation of Speed-Activated Sign to Reduce Speeds in Work Zones
Excess speed is one of the most significant factors contributing to work zone crashes, which, along with work zone fatalities, have increased substantially in the last decade. From the beginning of … [Read more...] about Development and Evaluation of Speed-Activated Sign to Reduce Speeds in Work Zones
Estimation of Traffic Impacts at Work Zones: State of the Practice
Assessing the safety and mobility impacts of work zones across the project development phases of road construction and maintenance projects is an emphasis area of the Federal Highway Administration's … [Read more...] about Estimation of Traffic Impacts at Work Zones: State of the Practice
Assessing the Benefits of Smart Work Zone Systems
Smart work zones (SWZs) are being deployed around the United States as a way to inform drivers dynamically about traffic conditions within a work zone. SWZs use sensors to detect traffic flow … [Read more...] about Assessing the Benefits of Smart Work Zone Systems
Work Zone Crashes Involving Traffic Control Devices, Safety Features, and Work Vehicles and Equipment
This paper examines 461 work zone crashes involving Category 3 and Category 4 work zone safety features, portable traffic signs, and work vehicles and equipment. Category 3 devices include crash … [Read more...] about Work Zone Crashes Involving Traffic Control Devices, Safety Features, and Work Vehicles and Equipment
Data Collection Needs for Work Zone Incidents
Roadway construction has become a common fixture in our daily travels. According to the Federal Highway Administration, fatalities in highway work zones were up nearly 50% between 1997 and 2003. In … [Read more...] about Data Collection Needs for Work Zone Incidents