The ability for agencies to notify vehicles that they are approaching a work zone has the potential to reduce crashes by increasing motorists’ awareness of the conditions. A critical element of this … [Read more...] about Guidance for Incorporating Work Zone Data Within Traffic Management Operations
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Mobile Devices as a Tool for Digitalized Project Documentation and Inspection
Consumer-grade mobile devices—including smartphones, tablets, peripheral devices, and Rovers—are increasingly used as innovative tools in construction project delivery, documentation, and inspection. … [Read more...] about Mobile Devices as a Tool for Digitalized Project Documentation and Inspection
Enhancing Safety Level at Construction Site Using Internet of Things (IoT)
The construction sector's poor safety record necessitates rapid safety instructions and efficient safety management efforts. Research in underground construction reveals that 80 to 90 percent of … [Read more...] about Enhancing Safety Level at Construction Site Using Internet of Things (IoT)
Effects of Work Zone Infrastructure on Transitioning From Automated to Manual Driving for Work Zones With Lane Reductions
This study explored the impact of work zone infrastructure on driver response when transitioning vehicle control from SAE International (SAE) Level 2 automation to the human driver (SAE 2014). Study … [Read more...] about Effects of Work Zone Infrastructure on Transitioning From Automated to Manual Driving for Work Zones With Lane Reductions
Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
Work zones are often sites of preventable accidents due to distracted or impaired driving, as demonstrated by a series of crashes on State Route 28 in Douglas County in September 2023. Despite … [Read more...] about Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
A Smart IOT Proximity Alert System for Highway Work Zone Safety
This study involved the development and validation of prototype devices for a proactive safety alert system in dynamic roadway work zones within the realm of smart Internet of Things (IoT). In the … [Read more...] about A Smart IOT Proximity Alert System for Highway Work Zone Safety