Safe and efficient traffic flow in a work zone is a major concern for transportation agencies. To reduce risky behavior around work zones, we have developed a prototype system to investigate the … [Read more...] about Test and Evaluate a Bluetooth Based In-Vehicle Message System to Alert Motorists in Work Zones
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Toronto Safe Work Zone Pilot Brings Highway Safety Concept to City
Highway drivers have become accustomed to bold signs in work zones, advising them about lane reductions and travel delays. The City of Toronto is testing a similar concept as part of its Smart Work … [Read more...] about Toronto Safe Work Zone Pilot Brings Highway Safety Concept to City
A Low-Cost Mobile Proximity Warning System in Highway Work Zone
Advances in sensing and equipment control technology and their integrated combinations can be considered to be an opportunity to assist construction personnel in avoiding accidents, especially … [Read more...] about A Low-Cost Mobile Proximity Warning System in Highway Work Zone
Direction Aware Bluetooth Low Energy Based Proximity Detection System for Construction Work Zone Safety
Over the last decade, the rate of fatality of workers in construction work zones has been of serious concern. One of the most frequent accidents happens due to a ground worker being struck by … [Read more...] about Direction Aware Bluetooth Low Energy Based Proximity Detection System for Construction Work Zone Safety
Improving Dynamic Proximity Sensing and Processing for Smart Work-Zone Safety
Equipment/vehicles striking workers is one of the most frequent accidents that occur in roadway workzones. As a means of prevention, a number of active technologies have been developed to provide … [Read more...] about Improving Dynamic Proximity Sensing and Processing for Smart Work-Zone Safety
Work Zone Impact Assessment Methods and Applications
Two work zone impact assessment methods were developed and their applicability was illustrated with data from recent construction projects on the I-35 Central Texas corridor. The first method was … [Read more...] about Work Zone Impact Assessment Methods and Applications