The frequent occupational hazards experienced within the construction industry is responsible for construction professionals having high exposure to occupational hazards than other occupations. The … [Read more...] about Barriers for the Adoption of Incorporating RFID with Mobile Technology for Improved Safety of Construction Professionals
Communication Systems
Comparative Analysis between Distracted Driving Texting Laws and Driver’s Behavior in Construction Work Zones
The increased use of smartphones during the last decade has resulted in thousands of crashes per year in the United States and its territories. Drivers’ usage increases are particularly concerning in … [Read more...] about Comparative Analysis between Distracted Driving Texting Laws and Driver’s Behavior in Construction Work Zones
Test and Evaluate a Bluetooth Based In-Vehicle Message System to Alert Motorists in Work Zones
Safe and efficient traffic flow in a work zone is a major concern for transportation agencies. To reduce risky behavior around work zones, we have developed a prototype system to investigate the … [Read more...] about Test and Evaluate a Bluetooth Based In-Vehicle Message System to Alert Motorists in Work Zones
Evaluation of Interstate Work Zone Mobility Using Probe Vehicle Data and Machine Learning Techniques
According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), US work zones on freeways account for nearly 24% of nonrecurring freeway delays and 10% of overall congestion. Historically, there have been … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Interstate Work Zone Mobility Using Probe Vehicle Data and Machine Learning Techniques
Real-Time Alarming, Monitoring, and Locating for Non-Hard-Hat Use in Construction
Non-hard-hat use (NHU) is related to many construction accidents, so NHU inspection is crucial to safety management, in which automatic NHU monitoring plays an essential role. Existing computer … [Read more...] about Real-Time Alarming, Monitoring, and Locating for Non-Hard-Hat Use in Construction
Using Social Media to Inform the Public – Caltrans News Flash #188
The implementation of social media has changed the game for public service, especially at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), where public information officers use social media … [Read more...] about Using Social Media to Inform the Public – Caltrans News Flash #188