At freeway interchanges with high entering flows, implementing two successive merges can improve traffic flow and capacity by distributing the merging maneuvers. The German Guidelines for the Design … [Read more...] about Traffic Performance of Successive Freeway Merge Segments
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CTS Webinar: Autonomous Technology in Transportation Maintenance Operations
This webinar explored the use of autonomous technology to support worker safety in transportation maintenance operations. Presentations highlighted: A U of M research project that developed two … [Read more...] about CTS Webinar: Autonomous Technology in Transportation Maintenance Operations
Enhancing Individual Worker Risk Awareness: A Location-Based Safety Check System for Real-Time Hazard Warnings in Work-Zones
This study focuses on improving pre-emptive risk recognition and safety checks to prevent workplace accidents. It underscores improvements by addressing existing research issues, suggesting potential … [Read more...] about Enhancing Individual Worker Risk Awareness: A Location-Based Safety Check System for Real-Time Hazard Warnings in Work-Zones
Vehicle Turn-Signal Detection for Automated Flagging Systems
Flaggers are always required to work close to open traffic lanes. They may be hit by distracted, speeding, or intoxicated drivers, leading to injuries and fatalities. To protect them, the concept of … [Read more...] about Vehicle Turn-Signal Detection for Automated Flagging Systems
Strategies to Reduce Truck Mounted Attenuator Crashes
Virginia has seen an annual increase in truck mounted attenuator (TMA) crashes since 2015. These have primarily been struck-from-behind crashes during mobile operations. The objective of this project … [Read more...] about Strategies to Reduce Truck Mounted Attenuator Crashes
Integrating Domain Knowledge With Deep Learning Model for Automated Worker Activity Classification in Mobile Work Zones
Accurate classification of workers’ activity is critical to ensure the safety and productivity of construction projects. Previous studies in this area are mostly focused on building construction … [Read more...] about Integrating Domain Knowledge With Deep Learning Model for Automated Worker Activity Classification in Mobile Work Zones