Successful transportation safety messages are only effective if travelers can comprehend the notices. However, one method of safety messaging, text-only messages, can be challenging for non-native … [Read more...] about Creating Effective Graphic Changeable Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Messaging
Communication and Control
Gov. Ivey Signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act
The article reports that Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 341, the Alabama Work Zone Safety Act, establishing a pilot program to deploy photographic speed enforcement systems in interstate … [Read more...] about Gov. Ivey Signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act
Work Zone Safety & Management
This international training program consists of six online sessions and provides an opportunity for road authorities, practitioners, and professionals from around the world to improve their knowledge … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety & Management
Bilevel Optimization of Detour Signage Placement Under Road Closures
Road closures resulting from construction activities significantly disrupt traffic flow and often divert heavy truck traffic onto alternative routes. These detours, if not properly planned, can funnel … [Read more...] about Bilevel Optimization of Detour Signage Placement Under Road Closures
Work Zone Safety Innovations
FHWA, ARTBA and ATSSA joined forces to present a training webinar on Work Zone Safety Innovations, highlighting technologies that are now being used or tested to advance safety in a variety of … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Innovations
Mixed Traffic Flow Characteristics and Energy Consumption in Highway Work Zone under a Connected and Automated Environment
Lane reductions in highway work zones often trigger merging conflicts and congestion, disrupting normal traffic flow. By integrating the safety-distance-based car-following model, improved work-zone … [Read more...] about Mixed Traffic Flow Characteristics and Energy Consumption in Highway Work Zone under a Connected and Automated Environment