Work zones for road construction, maintenance, and enhancement activities affect traffic safety and reduce road network efficiency. This study aims to investigate the effect of work zone layout on … [Read more...] about Assessing the Impact of Construction Work Zone Layout on Traffic Safety: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Construction and Maintenance Equipment
Design of an Alternative Work Zone Attenuator Device
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) currently uses dump-trucks as shadow vehicles to mount crash attenuators in a work zone. When used in work zones, these dump trucks may become damaged … [Read more...] about Design of an Alternative Work Zone Attenuator Device
Protecting Roadway Workers from Intrusions
Work zone intrusions kill hundreds of workers and motorists every year, but there are ways to reduce injuries and fatalities when intrusions happen. … [Read more...] about Protecting Roadway Workers from Intrusions
Development of Guidelines for Vehicle and Equipment Marking and Lighting
Roadway operations equipment used by state departments of transportation (DOTs) and transportation agencies for activities such as construction, maintenance, and incident response generally deploys on … [Read more...] about Development of Guidelines for Vehicle and Equipment Marking and Lighting
Protecting Roadway Workers from Intrusions
Work zone intrusions kill hundreds of workers and motorists every year, but there are ways to reduce injuries and fatalities when intrusions happen. … [Read more...] about Protecting Roadway Workers from Intrusions
Texas Pilot Car: Texas Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator Training
Evergreen Safety Council's program is the most current and comprehensive training program for pilot car operators across the entire United States. It covers the latest industry standards and best … [Read more...] about Texas Pilot Car: Texas Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator Training