Driving through work zones is especially risky. This study investigates a potential strategy for warning drivers of important events during work zone driving using in-vehicle smartphone messages. … [Read more...] about Effects of In-Vehicle Messaging on Mental Workload During Driving Through Work Zones
Communication Systems
In-Vehicle Work Zone Messages
Work zones present an increased risk to drivers and the work crew. To mitigate these risks, this study investigated the potential effects of in-vehicle messages to communicate work zone events to the … [Read more...] about In-Vehicle Work Zone Messages
Work Zone Impact Assessment Methods and Applications
Two work zone impact assessment methods were developed and their applicability was illustrated with data from recent construction projects on the I-35 Central Texas corridor. The first method was … [Read more...] about Work Zone Impact Assessment Methods and Applications
New Signs Warn of the Dangers of Distracted Driving
In 2014, there were 669 crash-related deaths in roadway work zones nationally. Injuries that happen in Alaska are often caused by drivers who are drinking and driving, distracted by cell phones, or … [Read more...] about New Signs Warn of the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Determination of Diversion Sensitivity at Urban Freeway Work Zones Using Bluetooth Devices
Planning agencies need to assess the change in travel times and diversion rates attributed to work zones to reduce the adverse effect on mobility of the roadways. To assess such changes, … [Read more...] about Determination of Diversion Sensitivity at Urban Freeway Work Zones Using Bluetooth Devices
Investigating the Effectiveness of Using Bluetooth Low-Energy Technology to Trigger In-Vehicle Messages in Work Zones
In order to reduce risky behavior around work zones, this project examines the effectiveness of using in-vehicle messages to heighten drivers’ awareness of safety-critical and pertinent work zone … [Read more...] about Investigating the Effectiveness of Using Bluetooth Low-Energy Technology to Trigger In-Vehicle Messages in Work Zones