The increasing scale of highway reconstruction and expansion projects has intensified traffic management challenges in construction zones, particularly within sparse road networks constrained by … [Read more...] about AutoML-Enhanced Delay Forecasting With SHAP Interpretability in Highway Work Zones Under Diversion Constraints
Artificial Intelligence
How AI Could Reduce Struck-Bys in Road Work Zones
The article discusses how artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality can improve construction and work zone safety by helping workers recognize hazards and maintain … [Read more...] about How AI Could Reduce Struck-Bys in Road Work Zones
Improving Work Zone Management and Safety Through AI-Powered Connected Vehicle Data Analysis
This project designed, deployed, and validated a statewide platform for real-time incident detection, daily operations analysis, and data-driven support for smart work zone planning known as … [Read more...] about Improving Work Zone Management and Safety Through AI-Powered Connected Vehicle Data Analysis
Can Virtual Reality and AI Help Construction Workers Avoid Accidents?
A Texas A&M University researcher is investigating how virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) can improve construction worker safety by addressing reduced … [Read more...] about Can Virtual Reality and AI Help Construction Workers Avoid Accidents?
Behavioral Modelling of Roadway Construction Workers: Improving Deep Learning-Based Trajectory Prediction With Contextual Information in Traffic Work Zones
Construction workers face rising risks of fatal injuries from vehicle crashes in roadway work zones. While transportation safety research has focused on motorists’ behavior, the behavior of roadway … [Read more...] about Behavioral Modelling of Roadway Construction Workers: Improving Deep Learning-Based Trajectory Prediction With Contextual Information in Traffic Work Zones
Safety Analysis of Construction Work Zone Activities Using Convolutional Neural Network and BiLSTM
This study thoroughly explores the safety implications of construction activities on road safety, utilizing a robust data set of 1,500 daily progress reports from 2018 to 2020. We systematically … [Read more...] about Safety Analysis of Construction Work Zone Activities Using Convolutional Neural Network and BiLSTM