This paper addresses the challenge of real-time safety assessment in multi-lane highway work zones by introducing two key innovations. First, we formulate a Comprehensive Collision Risk Index (CCRI) … [Read more...] about A Multibranch Risk Assessment Model for Multi-Lane Highway Work Zones Based on Risk Fields and Graph Attention Network
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AGC Survey: Highway Work Zone Crash Risks Rising
A yearly survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS finds that highway work zone crash risks remain a significant concern, with distracted driving, speeding, and inadequate … [Read more...] about AGC Survey: Highway Work Zone Crash Risks Rising
Highway Contractors Report Growing Dangers in Work Zones as Distracted Driving and Weak Enforcement Persist, Putting Motorists at Greater Risk
A nationwide survey of more than 700 highway construction contractors conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS examines current work zone crash risks and safety challenges. … [Read more...] about Highway Contractors Report Growing Dangers in Work Zones as Distracted Driving and Weak Enforcement Persist, Putting Motorists at Greater Risk
Work Zone Intrusion Prediction Workshop
Can the occurrence of work zone intrusions be predicted? If an intrusion does occur, how likely is it to result in a crash? And, how severe will the crash be? These questions were posed by the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Prediction Workshop
Work Zone Safety & Mobility Performance Measures: Implementation Guide
Performance monitoring allows transportation agencies to continuously track and analyze work zone safety and mobility impacts throughout a project's lifecycle. By establishing clear, actionable … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety & Mobility Performance Measures: Implementation Guide
Assessing Injury Risk Factors Among Construction Workers in Highway Work Zones
Construction workers in highway work zones frequently encounter considerable injury risks. Numerous hazards, including heavy equipment, vehicular traffic, and challenging environmental conditions, … [Read more...] about Assessing Injury Risk Factors Among Construction Workers in Highway Work Zones