Work zone intrusions have been recognized as a safety-critical incident in road construction, often leading to injuries and fatalities. The causes of intrusions are twofold: (i) driver recklessness or … [Read more...] about Digital Twins for Detecting Worker Geofence Violations in Road Construction Work Zones
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Understanding Industry Views on the Facilitators and Barriers of Using Portable Traffic Control Devices at Roadworks
This conference paper examines industry perspectives on the use of Portable Traffic Control Devices (PTCDs) at roadworks in Australia. The study uses focus group discussions with 12 industry … [Read more...] about Understanding Industry Views on the Facilitators and Barriers of Using Portable Traffic Control Devices at Roadworks
Merging Location in Work Zones: A Comparison of Slow and Fast Lane Closures
Lane closure operations in highway work zones use both slow lane closures (SLCs) and fast lane closures (FLC), requiring drivers to perform two different merging maneuvers. While the merging location … [Read more...] about Merging Location in Work Zones: A Comparison of Slow and Fast Lane Closures
Case Studies Documenting Lessons Learned and Identifying Opportunities for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Improvements
Over the past 18 months, the team has performed several dozen after-action reviews of interstate work zones and the associated maintenance of traffic (MOT). These after-action reports generally … [Read more...] about Case Studies Documenting Lessons Learned and Identifying Opportunities for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Improvements
State Dept. of Transportation Expands Work Zone Speed Camera Program
The State Department of Transportation is expanding its Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program to additional roadways, including routes near Sangerfield, Herkimer, and Utica. … [Read more...] about State Dept. of Transportation Expands Work Zone Speed Camera Program
Toward Zero Deaths: Minnesota DOT Selects Sensys Gatso for Work Zone Safety Pilot
Sensys Gatso Group is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on an $800,000 Work Zone Safety Camera Pilot Program designed to reduce speeding and improve safety for roadway … [Read more...] about Toward Zero Deaths: Minnesota DOT Selects Sensys Gatso for Work Zone Safety Pilot