The article discusses New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to make speed cameras in highway construction zones a permanent fixture. Hochul emphasized the success of the pilot program, which … [Read more...] about Gov. Hochul: Speed Cameras in Highway Construction Zones Should be Permanent
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Inspection Technologies for Construction and Maintenance of Highway Infrastructure – Review and Analysis
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) seek to provide high quality infrastructure that meets or exceeds the desired quality standards crucial for … [Read more...] about Inspection Technologies for Construction and Maintenance of Highway Infrastructure – Review and Analysis
Improving Smart Work Zone Deployments in Texas
Smart work zones utilize technologies and strategies to enhance transportation safety, mobility, traveler satisfaction, and even construction/maintenance productivity through and around work zones. To … [Read more...] about Improving Smart Work Zone Deployments in Texas
Variable Speed Limits Control for Smart Work Zone With Connected Vehicles
Freeway work zones with lane closures can cause traffic disruption and congestion with increased travel time, safety risks, and emissions. Variable speed limit (VSL) control has been widely studied to … [Read more...] about Variable Speed Limits Control for Smart Work Zone With Connected Vehicles
Enhancing Work Zone Safety: A Psychological and Behavioral Analysis of Anti-Tailgating Strategies Using Dynamic Message Signs and Fixed Warning Signs
Rear-end collisions in work zones, particularly those resulting from tailgating, pose a significant safety challenge that has not been adequately addressed in road safety research. Existing studies … [Read more...] about Enhancing Work Zone Safety: A Psychological and Behavioral Analysis of Anti-Tailgating Strategies Using Dynamic Message Signs and Fixed Warning Signs
Tesla Autopilot Through Constructions: Investigating the Effect of On-Road Partially Automated Driving Through Construction Zones
Partially-automated driving systems are designed to control the vehicle’s speed and acceleration without input from the human driver on the condition that the driver maintains alertness. These systems … [Read more...] about Tesla Autopilot Through Constructions: Investigating the Effect of On-Road Partially Automated Driving Through Construction Zones