A major paving project on Pittsburgh's South Side is being moved from nighttime work to early morning hours because of PennDOT workers being harassed by the public, one of them was even shot with a BB … [Read more...] about PennDOT Shifts East Carson Street Paving Work to Daylight Hours Due to Workers Being Harassed
Construction and Maintenance Personnel
Vision-Based Automated Flagging System in Construction
Flaggers are a high-risk profession. They are always required to work closely with the open traffic lanes. Any distracted, speeding or intoxicated drivers might hit them, leading to their injuries and … [Read more...] about Vision-Based Automated Flagging System in Construction
Feedback Loop and Lessons Learned Documentation on Work Zones: Importance and Practice
This webinar focused on the documentation of feedback loop and lessons learned in work zones and how that could impact construction. Olivia Townsend from Florida DOT and Daniel Smith from MoDOT … [Read more...] about Feedback Loop and Lessons Learned Documentation on Work Zones: Importance and Practice
Factors Affecting Inspection Staffing Needs for Highway Construction Projects
Highway construction and maintenance projects have been witnessing a significant expansion across the United States. This expansion, coupled with the ongoing problem of labor shortages, adds pressure … [Read more...] about Factors Affecting Inspection Staffing Needs for Highway Construction Projects
Effective Signing Strategies and Signal Displays for Work Zone Driveway Assistance Devices
Work zones that include a single lane closure on a two-lane, two-way roadway present unique traffic control challenges. In these situations, traffic regulators (i.e., flaggers or temporary traffic … [Read more...] about Effective Signing Strategies and Signal Displays for Work Zone Driveway Assistance Devices
Trust in Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuators: A Survey on Worker Perceptions
This poster provides a brief summary of the study conducted on worker‘s trust in Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuators. Research questions, survey methods, and results are discussed. … [Read more...] about Trust in Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuators: A Survey on Worker Perceptions