The autonomous vehicles are the future of mobility across the globe and are expected to touch the lives of every person of all ages. But this comes with certain challenges regarding safety, … [Read more...] about Movement of Autonomous Vehicles in Work Zone Using New Pavement Marking: A New Approach
Connected Vehicles
Evaluating the Effects of Connected Vehicle Weather and Work Zone Warnings on Truck Drivers’ Workload and Distraction Using Eye Glance Behavior
This study acts in support of the Wyoming Department of Transport (WYDOT) connected vehicle pilot efforts in the deployment of effective, safe, and user-centered connected vehicle (CV) applications … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Effects of Connected Vehicle Weather and Work Zone Warnings on Truck Drivers’ Workload and Distraction Using Eye Glance Behavior
A Framework for Testing Independence Between Lane Change and Cooperative Intelligent Transportation System
Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS) are being deployed in several cities around the world. Researchers are preparing for the largest Field Operational Test (FOT) in Australia to … [Read more...] about A Framework for Testing Independence Between Lane Change and Cooperative Intelligent Transportation System
U.S. Department of Transportation Makes $2.4 Million Available for Work Zone Data Exchange Grants in Preparation for Automated Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $2.4 million in Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) grants to promote the … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Transportation Makes $2.4 Million Available for Work Zone Data Exchange Grants in Preparation for Automated Vehicles
TRB Webinar: Enhance Work Zone Safety With New Technologies
Work zone safety for road workers remains a challenge. TRB conducted this webinar to explore several technologies for safer work zones. Presenters discussed technologies that mitigate work zone … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Enhance Work Zone Safety With New Technologies
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Connected Vehicle Weather and Work Zone Warnings in Improving Truck Driver Safety
Improving work zone safety remains a prime challenge for the transportation sector in the United States. In particular, the frequency and severity of work zone crashes involving large trucks in rural … [Read more...] about Assessment of the Effectiveness of Connected Vehicle Weather and Work Zone Warnings in Improving Truck Driver Safety