Collisions in construction zones have always been a contributing factor in compromising safety on urban roadways. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and state transportation … [Read more...] about Safe and Environment-Friendly Forward Collision Warning Messages in the Advance Warning Area of a Construction Zone
Cellular Telephones
Handheld Devices to Become Illegal in Work Zones
Beginning Oct. 1, it will be illegal to talk on a handheld mobile device while driving in a Wisconsin road work zone. The law is part of ongoing efforts to reduce distracted driving and increase … [Read more...] about Handheld Devices to Become Illegal in Work Zones
Performance Measures of Smartphone Warning Messages in Work Zones and Intersections
Work zones and intersections are hot spots of conflict areas, leading to crashes. Though many efforts have been made to enhance the safety, there is little indication that the crashes in the two types … [Read more...] about Performance Measures of Smartphone Warning Messages in Work Zones and Intersections
VIDEO: A Dangerous Game … Playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in Road Construction Sites
The Pokemon Go game has caused some safety issues. Local Michigan traffic reporter Robb Westaby went out and conducted interviews to find out how many of these digital creatures could be found in … [Read more...] about VIDEO: A Dangerous Game … Playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in Road Construction Sites
Drivers’ Reaction of Warning Messages in Work Zone Termination Areas with Left Turn
Work zone crashes have always drawn public attention. A number of fatalities are recorded every year nationwide within work zone areas. Most existing countermeasures have been dedicated more to the … [Read more...] about Drivers’ Reaction of Warning Messages in Work Zone Termination Areas with Left Turn
Distracted Driver Speeds Around Work Zones
With technology more accessible and ubiquitous, drivers have an ever increasing number of methods with which to be distracted from the task of driving. In addition to more traditional distraction … [Read more...] about Distracted Driver Speeds Around Work Zones