Improving work zone road safety is an issue of great interest due to the high number of crashes observed in work zones. Departments of Transportation (DOTs) use a variety of methods to inform drivers … [Read more...] about Work Zone Simulator Analysis: Driver Performance and Acceptance of Alternate Merge Sign Configurations
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Effects of Work Zone Configurations and Traffic Density on Performance Variables and Subjective Workload
This paper investigates the effect of changing work zone configurations and traffic density on performance variables and subjective workload. Data regarding travel time, average speed, maximum percent … [Read more...] about Effects of Work Zone Configurations and Traffic Density on Performance Variables and Subjective Workload
Motorists’ Understanding of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Work Zones
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
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