Construction work zone crashes represent a critical area of concern within the realm of traffic safety, posing unique challenges for both road users and transportation authorities. Common factors … [Read more...] about A Hybrid Framework for Predicting Crash Severity in Construction Work Zones Using Knowledge Distillation and Conditional GANs
Crash Investigation
Enhancing Highway Work Zone Safety and Mobility: Risk Factors From Drivers’ Perspective
Road crashes in highway work zones continue to be a persistent issue. When a driver passes through a highway work zone, their risk of being involved in an incident is higher. Highway work zone risks … [Read more...] about Enhancing Highway Work Zone Safety and Mobility: Risk Factors From Drivers’ Perspective
CDOT Launches New Safety Initiatives
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol have launched new initiatives to reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 22.5% by 2027. A key strategy … [Read more...] about CDOT Launches New Safety Initiatives
Work-Zone Safety Analysis: Evaluating Rear-End Crash Risk With Extreme Value Theory
This research paper addresses the critical issue of work-zone safety, specifically focusing on the transition area where one or more lanes are reduced, leading to merging operations. Given the limited … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Safety Analysis: Evaluating Rear-End Crash Risk With Extreme Value Theory
Michigan Work Zones, School Buses to Use Cameras to Catch Traffic Violators
Michigan is implementing automated cameras in work zones and on school buses to enhance road safety by reducing speeding and enforcing traffic laws. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation … [Read more...] about Michigan Work Zones, School Buses to Use Cameras to Catch Traffic Violators
Work Zone Safety
This six-minute online presentation provides CMV drivers with background information on work zones, associated crash statistics, risks, and essential safe driving tactics for navigating work zones. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety