In the U.S., total 94,000 crashes (Fatal 710, Injury 36,290, and PDO 57,000) occurred in work zones in 2017. The economic cost to these crashes is estimated at nearly $17.5 billion. Data revealed that … [Read more...] about An Optimization Methodology to Improve Work Zone Safety Within a Limited Budget in a Roadway Network
Crash Analysis
Safety Analysis of Truck Mounted Attenuators in Mobile Work Zones Using Differential Analysis
While talking about road maintenance and safety in mobile work zones, it is unavoidable to not talk about truck mounted attenuators (TMAs). TMAs are eminent in work zones as they are mainly intended … [Read more...] about Safety Analysis of Truck Mounted Attenuators in Mobile Work Zones Using Differential Analysis
Interagency Work Zone Traffic Data Modeling and Analysis for New York City
Road construction events are a necessary part of keeping road infrastructure in good condition but can pose significant safety problems when implemented. Transportation authorities in NYC seek a … [Read more...] about Interagency Work Zone Traffic Data Modeling and Analysis for New York City
Introduction to Work Zone Crash Modification Factors
This webinar provides an introduction to work zone crash modification factors (CMFs). It is geared toward engineers and practitioners working for local and State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) … [Read more...] about Introduction to Work Zone Crash Modification Factors
Unobserved Heterogeneity and Temporal Instability in the Analysis of Work-Zone Crash-Injury Severities
In the state of Florida, work zone related crashes and their resulting injury severities have been increasing recently, particularly over the 2015 to 2017 time period. In the current study, … [Read more...] about Unobserved Heterogeneity and Temporal Instability in the Analysis of Work-Zone Crash-Injury Severities
Characterization of Mobile Work Zone Safety in Missouri
Work zones often deviate from normal conditions in terms of geometrics (e.g. lane closure, narrow lanes), striping/markings, signs, and traffic. A Mobile Work Zone (MWZ) is a special category of a … [Read more...] about Characterization of Mobile Work Zone Safety in Missouri