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
Automation
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
Use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices
This 2025 update to the Guidance on the Use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs), developed by ATSSA under a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Work Zone Safety Grant, replaces the … [Read more...] about Use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices
Tech That’s Transforming Work Zones
Managing road construction sites is a complex task, but emerging technologies are transforming work zones into safer, more efficient environments. This article explores how innovations like wearable … [Read more...] about Tech That’s Transforming Work Zones