On this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya travel to the Great New York State Fair and sit down with Matt Petrie, the Director of DOT's Bureau of Employee Safety and Health. Join them as they … [Read more...] about Episode 48 – Automated Flaggers & Work Zone Safety
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Audible Alert and TMA Lighting
Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) are designed to mitigate crash severity. Currently, TMA drivers rely on visual checks via driving mirrors to manually trigger warnings thus placing the duty on … [Read more...] about Audible Alert and TMA Lighting
Temporary Traffic Control Technologies for One-Lane, Two-Way Operations
As part of the FHWA-sponsored ATSSA Work Zone Safety Grant, this publication showcases temporary traffic control technologies designed to enhance safety and efficiency for one-lane, two-way operations … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control Technologies for One-Lane, Two-Way Operations
The Distraction Potential of Driving a Partially Automated Vehicle Through a Construction Zone
Partial driving automation is designed to control the vehicle’s speed and acceleration without input from the human driver on the condition that the driver maintains alertness. These systems are … [Read more...] about The Distraction Potential of Driving a Partially Automated Vehicle Through a Construction Zone
DOT Pilots Automated Flagging Technology for Work Zones Around the State
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has introduced automated flagging devices to enhance safety in roadway work zones by removing flaggers from direct traffic exposure. Traditionally, … [Read more...] about DOT Pilots Automated Flagging Technology for Work Zones Around the State
CTDOT Using Automated Flagging Devices in Construction Zones
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has deployed automated flagger assistance devices in construction zones to enhance worker safety. Replacing traditional roadside flaggers, the devices use … [Read more...] about CTDOT Using Automated Flagging Devices in Construction Zones