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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

VDOT Highway Advisory Radio Broadcast Goes off the Air

VDOT stopped broadcasting information about traffic, travel conditions and construction on 1680 AM Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) which started around 1990. The reason is that the statewide Advanced … [Read more...] about VDOT Highway Advisory Radio Broadcast Goes off the Air

Using Smartphones to Detect and Identify Construction Workers’ Near-Miss Falls Based on ANN

In certain circumstances, near-miss falls can evolve into fall accidents in construction sites. Insight into near-miss falls offers an efficient way to better understand fall accidents. In this … [Read more...] about Using Smartphones to Detect and Identify Construction Workers’ Near-Miss Falls Based on ANN

Toronto Safe Work Zone Pilot Brings Highway Safety Concept to City

Highway drivers have become accustomed to bold signs in work zones, advising them about lane reductions and travel delays. The City of Toronto is testing a similar concept as part of its Smart Work … [Read more...] about Toronto Safe Work Zone Pilot Brings Highway Safety Concept to City