Communication

IMLRMA Today: Protecting Employees in Work Zones

Municipal public works employees are often exposed while performing daily job duties, especially when working on streets and highways. In order to protect these employees it is essential to close the … [Read more...] about IMLRMA Today: Protecting Employees in Work Zones

Real-Time Measurement of Travel Time Delay in Work Zones and Evaluation Metrics Using Bluetooth Probe Tracking

This paper describes the collection and use of 1.4 million travel time records that were collected over a 12-week period in 2009 to evaluate and communicate quantifiable travel mobility metrics for a … [Read more...] about Real-Time Measurement of Travel Time Delay in Work Zones and Evaluation Metrics Using Bluetooth Probe Tracking

Development and Field Demonstration of DSRC-Based V2I Traffic Information System for the Work Zone

This report describes the architecture, functionality and the field demonstration of a newly developed dedicated short range communication (DSRC)-based Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) communication … [Read more...] about Development and Field Demonstration of DSRC-Based V2I Traffic Information System for the Work Zone

Police Keeping a Close Eye on Construction Zones

In Adams County, Illinois, multiple drivers are receiving tickets on one overpass for talking or texting while driving. Most citizens are aware that it is illegal to text while driving in work zones … [Read more...] about Police Keeping a Close Eye on Construction Zones

Look Up, Hang Up and Go Slow for the Cone Zone

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) launched its Distracted Driving Campaign on September 21, 2010. This campaign aimed at educating young drivers as well as motorists of all ages to Look Up, … [Read more...] about Look Up, Hang Up and Go Slow for the Cone Zone