The Delaware Department of Transportation in partnership with the Delaware State Police announce that beginning January 17, 2022, the pilot Electronic Speed Safety Program will be active in the I-95 … [Read more...] about Electronic Speed Safety Program to Begin in I-95 Restore the Corridor Construction Zone
Crash Investigation
Studies to Develop Guidelines for Work Zone Barrier Use on Freeways
This report describes research efforts to: Investigate the issues affecting temporary barrier deployment in work zones with constrained cross sections. Identify and evaluate available options … [Read more...] about Studies to Develop Guidelines for Work Zone Barrier Use on Freeways
Road Safety Audit: Twin Ports Interchange Work Zone
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 1 (Duluth region) is rebuilding the I-35, I-535, and US Highway 53 interchange in the city of Duluth, Minnesota. This interchange is known … [Read more...] about Road Safety Audit: Twin Ports Interchange Work Zone
Crash Prediction for Freeway Work Zones in Real Time: A Comparison Between Convolutional Neural Network and Binary Logistic Regression Model
Safety of drivers in freeway work zones has been a problem. Real-time crash prediction helps prevent crashes before they happen. This paper looks at real-time crash prediction in freeway work zones by … [Read more...] about Crash Prediction for Freeway Work Zones in Real Time: A Comparison Between Convolutional Neural Network and Binary Logistic Regression Model
Identification and Analysis of Misclassified Work-Zone Crashes Using Text Mining Techniques
Work zone safety management and research relies heavily on the quality of work zone crash data. However, it is possible that a police officer may misclassify a crash in structured data due to: … [Read more...] about Identification and Analysis of Misclassified Work-Zone Crashes Using Text Mining Techniques
After 4 Deaths, SCDOT Expedites Removal of I-85 Construction Chutes in Cherokee County
Four people have been killed in vehicle crashes in the construction chutes along an Interstate 85 widening project in Cherokee County since January. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has … [Read more...] about After 4 Deaths, SCDOT Expedites Removal of I-85 Construction Chutes in Cherokee County