This study involved the development and validation of prototype devices for a proactive safety alert system in dynamic roadway work zones within the realm of smart Internet of Things (IoT). In the … [Read more...] about A Smart IOT Proximity Alert System for Highway Work Zone Safety
Communication and Control
Guidelines for the Use of Truck-Mounted Attenuators in Incident Response
Use of truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs) improves responder and road user safety around incident sites. The Guidelines for the Use of Truck-Mounted Attenuators in Incident Response are intended to … [Read more...] about Guidelines for the Use of Truck-Mounted Attenuators in Incident Response
Work Zone Management for Light Vehicles Using Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA)
This fact sheet shows the practicality of Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA) -enabled vehicles receiving notifications about alterations due to temporary traffic control in the presence of a work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Management for Light Vehicles Using Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA)
Effects of Speed Feedback Trailer Positioning and Police Enforcement on Vehicular Speeds in Freeway Work Zone Lane Closures
This field study sought to evaluate select strategies for improving compliance with work zone speed limits, which included a speed feedback trailer (SFT) and active police enforcement. The initial … [Read more...] about Effects of Speed Feedback Trailer Positioning and Police Enforcement on Vehicular Speeds in Freeway Work Zone Lane Closures
Safety Improvements for Personnel and Vehicles in Short-Term Construction Sites
Despite all efforts to enhance safety, construction sites remain a major location for traffic accidents. Short-term construction sites, in particular, face limitations in implementing extensive safety … [Read more...] about Safety Improvements for Personnel and Vehicles in Short-Term Construction Sites
Construction Deaths on the Rise in Nearly Every Category
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics sheds light on the dynamics of workplace fatalities, particularly in the construction sector. Despite a promising decline in non-fatal incidents, fatal … [Read more...] about Construction Deaths on the Rise in Nearly Every Category