Two innovative projects in Minnesota are leveraging autonomous technology to enhance road safety and longevity. The first project involves the use of robots for non-destructive pavement density … [Read more...] about To Build Better Roads and Keep Highway Workers Safe, Minnesota Looks to Autonomous Technology
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CTS Webinar: Autonomous Technology in Transportation Maintenance Operations
This webinar explored the use of autonomous technology to support worker safety in transportation maintenance operations. Presentations highlighted: A U of M research project that developed two … [Read more...] about CTS Webinar: Autonomous Technology in Transportation Maintenance Operations
Strategies to Reduce Truck Mounted Attenuator Crashes
Virginia has seen an annual increase in truck mounted attenuator (TMA) crashes since 2015. These have primarily been struck-from-behind crashes during mobile operations. The objective of this project … [Read more...] about Strategies to Reduce Truck Mounted Attenuator Crashes
Guidelines for the Use of Truck-Mounted Attenuators in Incident Response
Use of truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs) improves responder and road user safety around incident sites. The Guidelines for the Use of Truck-Mounted Attenuators in Incident Response are intended to … [Read more...] about Guidelines for the Use of Truck-Mounted Attenuators in Incident Response
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
Study: Self-Driving Trucks Can Boost Work Zone Safety
A study conducted by the University of Missouri underscores the potential of using self-driving trucks as follower vehicles to enhance safety in highway work zones. Henry Brown, a research engineer at … [Read more...] about Study: Self-Driving Trucks Can Boost Work Zone Safety