Communication

Florida DOT Starts Lane Closure Notification Pilot Test

The Florida Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Florida Transportation Builders Association, recently activated a pilot program to test a new Lane Closure Notification System (LCNS). … [Read more...] about Florida DOT Starts Lane Closure Notification Pilot Test

Hand Signal Recognition of Workers on Construction Sites Using Deep Learning Networks

Hand signals, as one of the common ways to communicate, are widely used on construction sites due to their simple but effective nature. However, they may not always be captured timely or interpreted … [Read more...] about Hand Signal Recognition of Workers on Construction Sites Using Deep Learning Networks

Toward Wi-Fi-Enabled Real-Time Communication for Proactive Safety Systems in Highway Work Zones: A Case Study

Given the fatal risks that highway workers encounter, securing the safety of highway work zones is one of the most pressing issues in the highway maintenance and operation community. Recent advances … [Read more...] about Toward Wi-Fi-Enabled Real-Time Communication for Proactive Safety Systems in Highway Work Zones: A Case Study

Providing Proximity Alerts to Workers on Construction Sites Using Bluetooth Low Energy RTLS

Construction is one of the most dangerous industrial sectors. Struck-by object or equipment is one of the main causes of fatal accidents on construction sites. Although many regulations have been … [Read more...] about Providing Proximity Alerts to Workers on Construction Sites Using Bluetooth Low Energy RTLS