On this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya travel to the Great New York State Fair and sit down with Matt Petrie, the Director of DOT's Bureau of Employee Safety and Health. Join them as they … [Read more...] about Episode 48 – Automated Flaggers & Work Zone Safety
Communication and Control
The Salience of Highway Work Zone Safety and Cell Phone Use Among US Young Adults: Formative Evaluation for Future Campaign Development
Cell phone use while driving is one of the most common distracted driving behaviors among young adults, leading to fatal crashes. However, limited research has explored this topic particularly in the … [Read more...] about The Salience of Highway Work Zone Safety and Cell Phone Use Among US Young Adults: Formative Evaluation for Future Campaign Development
Audible Alert and TMA Lighting
Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) are designed to mitigate crash severity. Currently, TMA drivers rely on visual checks via driving mirrors to manually trigger warnings thus placing the duty on … [Read more...] about Audible Alert and TMA Lighting
Investigation of Factors Affecting the Duration of Full-Lane-Closure Accidents on the Freeway
A full-lane-closure accident refers to a traffic accident in which one or both directions of a freeway are completely obstructed, thus resulting in severe traffic congestion. Traffic operators must … [Read more...] about Investigation of Factors Affecting the Duration of Full-Lane-Closure Accidents on the Freeway
Assessing the Impact of Drones on Construction Site Monitoring and Management
With an emphasis on infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh, this study investigates the use of drone technology in construction site monitoring and management. The research evaluates advances in … [Read more...] about Assessing the Impact of Drones on Construction Site Monitoring and Management
From Chaos to Order: Evaluating Behavior-Driven Road Sign Strategies in Work Zone Management
Road construction significantly impacts traffic dynamics, often causing severe congestion, reduced speeds, and elevated accident risks due to lane closures and merging bottlenecks. This study employs … [Read more...] about From Chaos to Order: Evaluating Behavior-Driven Road Sign Strategies in Work Zone Management