Automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) are designed to be operated remotely by a flagger positioned outside the travel lanes and thus to reduce their exposure to vehicular traffic. There are two … [Read more...] about Motorists’ Understanding of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Work Zones
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Simulator Study of Primary and Precipitating Factors in Work Zone Crashes
Research with a driving simulator was conducted to determine the impact of various primary and precipitating factors on work zone crashes and associated driver performance. The primary factors … [Read more...] about Simulator Study of Primary and Precipitating Factors in Work Zone Crashes
Examining Driver Behavior in Response to Work Zone Interventions: A Driving Simulator Study
Construction zones pose a significant threat to both workers and drivers causing numerous injuries and deaths each year. Innovations in work zone safety could reduce these numbers. However, … [Read more...] about Examining Driver Behavior in Response to Work Zone Interventions: A Driving Simulator Study
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
Motorist Understanding of Alternative Displays for Speed Limits in Work Zones
In Texas, speed limits for short-term work zones are reduced speed limits that are posted only when work activity is present. When work activity is not present, the reduced speed limit signs are to be … [Read more...] about Motorist Understanding of Alternative Displays for Speed Limits in Work Zones