Waymo and Waze have launched a pilot program that uses data collected by Waymo's autonomous vehicles to identify potholes and share the information with local transportation agencies through the Waze … [Read more...] about Street Smarts: Waymo and Waze Turn Driver Data Into Pothole Repairs
Data Management
Can Waymo and Waze Fix Cities’ Potholes?
Waymo and Waze have launched a pilot program to help cities identify and repair potholes using data collected by Waymo's autonomous vehicles. The system detects pothole locations and road conditions, … [Read more...] about Can Waymo and Waze Fix Cities’ Potholes?
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
Integrated Framework for Reliable Work Zone Crash Classification: Combining Data Validation, Machine Learning Ensembles, and Natural Language Methods
This paper presents a comprehensive, publication-ready investigation into the problem of reliable work zone crash classification and risk prediction using an integrated pipeline that emphasizes … [Read more...] about Integrated Framework for Reliable Work Zone Crash Classification: Combining Data Validation, Machine Learning Ensembles, and Natural Language Methods
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence Lighting on Speed Compliance During Lane Closure Operations
The NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Section is collecting speed data on 6 random Interstate/Freeway projects across the state that are using both Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence … [Read more...] about An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence Lighting on Speed Compliance During Lane Closure Operations
Risk Assessment in Road Work Zones Using Artificial Intelligence, Expert Evaluation, and Driver Surveys
Road work zones represent one of the most challenging segments in the traffic safety system, as they frequently involve sudden changes in traffic flow regulation, reduced vehicle speeds, the presence … [Read more...] about Risk Assessment in Road Work Zones Using Artificial Intelligence, Expert Evaluation, and Driver Surveys