virtuThe need for improvements in roadway work zone safety becomes increasingly pressing, with continuous accidents/incidents reporting around a thousand fatalities in the United States in 2021 alone. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Benchmarking Studies Between Virtual Reality-based Traffic Co-simulation Platform and Real Work-Zones
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Changing Regularity of the Interaction Effects of Multi-Scale Factors on Drivers’ Merging Behaviors in the Highway Work Zone
This study aimed to explore the impacting mechanism of macro- and micro-factors and multi-scale synergy on drivers’ merging behaviors in the highway work zone, and then to facilitate future merging … [Read more...] about Changing Regularity of the Interaction Effects of Multi-Scale Factors on Drivers’ Merging Behaviors in the Highway Work Zone
Influence of Expressway Construction Area Information on Drivers’ Route Choice Behaviours
Expressway traffic information is important for guiding driving routes and alleviating traffic congestion. However, the current research on expressway guidance information focuses on existing … [Read more...] about Influence of Expressway Construction Area Information on Drivers’ Route Choice Behaviours
Exploring the Root Factors Impacting Work Zone Accidents: A Mixed-Methods Study
Work zones are vital for improving infrastructural utilities yet pose significant dangers for workers and drivers who are often unfamiliar with these areas. Prior research examined various aspects of … [Read more...] about Exploring the Root Factors Impacting Work Zone Accidents: A Mixed-Methods Study
Improved Temporary Traffic Control Guidance for Mobile Operations on Two-Lane Roadways
The objective of this research was to develop guidance for improving safety at mobile operations on two-lane roadways. One of the most significant hazards to workers performing mobile operations is … [Read more...] about Improved Temporary Traffic Control Guidance for Mobile Operations on Two-Lane Roadways
Research Explores Safer Work Zones for Flaggers
Highway workers face significant dangers, exacerbated by erratic driver behavior in work zones. In response, agencies like the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) have pursued innovative … [Read more...] about Research Explores Safer Work Zones for Flaggers