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
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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
Enhancing Work Zone Safety: A Psychological and Behavioral Analysis of Anti-Tailgating Strategies Using Dynamic Message Signs and Fixed Warning Signs
Rear-end collisions in work zones, particularly those resulting from tailgating, pose a significant safety challenge that has not been adequately addressed in road safety research. Existing studies … [Read more...] about Enhancing Work Zone Safety: A Psychological and Behavioral Analysis of Anti-Tailgating Strategies Using Dynamic Message Signs and Fixed Warning Signs
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
Investigation of Factors Affecting Crash Severity of Rear-End Crashes With High Collision Speeds in Work Zones: A South Carolina Case Study
The aim of this study is to identify factors that affect injury severity levels of work zone rear-end crashes with high collision speeds (35 mi/hr). Using statewide crash data provided by the South … [Read more...] about Investigation of Factors Affecting Crash Severity of Rear-End Crashes With High Collision Speeds in Work Zones: A South Carolina Case Study
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