The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is piloting autonomous truck-mounted attenuators (ATMAs) to improve work zone safety for road crews. These self-driving crash cushion trucks follow … [Read more...] about CDOT Is Piloting Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuators to Enhance Safety for Road Crews
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Self-Driving CDOT Crash Truck Protects Highway Workers
Highway work zones are among the most dangerous environments for road workers, with thousands of fatalities and injuries occurring nationwide each year. To reduce risk, the Colorado Department of … [Read more...] about Self-Driving CDOT Crash Truck Protects Highway Workers
Modeling and Simulation of Mixed Traffic Flow in Maintenance Operation Zone Considering the Impact of Trucks in an Intelligent Connected Environment
With the rapid development of intelligent connected technologies, the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) into mixed traffic flows of passenger and freight vehicles complicates … [Read more...] about Modeling and Simulation of Mixed Traffic Flow in Maintenance Operation Zone Considering the Impact of Trucks in an Intelligent Connected Environment
Assessing the Impact of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication on Lane Change Safety in Work Zones
Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology has the potential to enhance lane change safety in work zones, especially during lane closures. However, the safety implications of vehicle-to-vehicle … [Read more...] about Assessing the Impact of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication on Lane Change Safety in Work Zones
Highway Workers’ Perception of Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator: A Case Study in Indiana’s DOT
Highway maintenance operations have been associated with high rates of crashes, leading to workers’ injuries and fatalities. To protect the state Department of Transportation (DOT)’s maintenance … [Read more...] about Highway Workers’ Perception of Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator: A Case Study in Indiana’s DOT
Extending the Wisconsin Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) to Local Roads Using Smart Work Zone ITS Devices
Improving overall work zone safety will require a comprehensive approach, improving access to work zone data that incorporates real-time, field verified information using smart work zone technology. … [Read more...] about Extending the Wisconsin Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) to Local Roads Using Smart Work Zone ITS Devices