Peak period lane closures can result in significant queueing on major interstates. Many state agencies thus have a lane closure policy in place based upon historical time of day and day of week … [Read more...] about Agile Work Zone Management Based on Connected Vehicle Data
Crashes
Countermeasures to Reduce Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) Crashes: A State-of-the-Art Review
To support worker and driver safety, this study conducted a comprehensive literature review to identify methods of enhancing TMA visibility, improving work zone configurations, and ensuring worker … [Read more...] about Countermeasures to Reduce Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) Crashes: A State-of-the-Art Review
Truck Mounted Attenuators Protect Road Crews and Drivers in High-Speed Collisions
Truck mounted attenuators (TMAs) provide invaluable protection to road crews and drivers all over North America. They not only minimize property damage, but also prevent injury or even death. This … [Read more...] about Truck Mounted Attenuators Protect Road Crews and Drivers in High-Speed Collisions
Fall Protection – ARTBA Webinar Series Part 1
This course, which is presented as a two-part webinar series, is provided through the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). This multi-faceted program is supported by the … [Read more...] about Fall Protection – ARTBA Webinar Series Part 1
Inferring the Causal Effect of Work Zones on Crashes: Methodology and a Case Study
The increasing number of crashes occurring in work zones has received considerable attention in recent years. Previous studies have mainly focused on associations between work zone configurations and … [Read more...] about Inferring the Causal Effect of Work Zones on Crashes: Methodology and a Case Study
Talking Michigan Transportation: New Research Yields Surprises on Traffic Safety Messages
On this week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations with two academics studying the effect of safety messages on driver behavior. First, Joshua Madsen, a professor of accounting … [Read more...] about Talking Michigan Transportation: New Research Yields Surprises on Traffic Safety Messages