Safety in reconstruction and maintenance work zones continues to be the primary concern of transportation engineers. Speeding is one of the major contributors of work zone crashes. To decrease the … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Strategies to Manage Speed in Highway Work Zones
Field Evaluation of Variable Advisory Speed Limit System for Reducing Traffic Conflicts at Work Zones
A practical methodology to reduce the traffic conflicts at work zones was developed and evaluated in the field. The proposed system uses variable advisory speed limits that are determined with a … [Read more...] about Field Evaluation of Variable Advisory Speed Limit System for Reducing Traffic Conflicts at Work Zones
Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
Crashes continue to be a problem in work zones. Analyses have indicated that rear-end and sideswipe crashes are the most frequent. Investigators have hypothesized that distractions are often the cause … [Read more...] about Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
Revisiting the Use of Drone Radar to Reduce Speed in Work Zones: South Carolina’s Experience
Speeding through work zones is a major safety concern in South Carolina. The authors evaluated multiple traffic control devices aimed at reducing speeds in South Carolina work zones and found that the … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Use of Drone Radar to Reduce Speed in Work Zones: South Carolina’s Experience
Artificial Neural Network Speed Profile Model for Construction Work Zones on High-Speed Highways
Speed profile models can be used as a diagnostic tool by highway engineers. Previous work has investigated relationships between operating speed and geometric roadway elements for permanent roadway … [Read more...] about Artificial Neural Network Speed Profile Model for Construction Work Zones on High-Speed Highways