Over 102,000 work zone crashes occurred in 2020 in the United States, which equates to a work zone crash every 5.2 minutes. This study aims to provide a better understanding of available resources to … [Read more...] about Determination of Work Zone Encroachments
Databases
A Novel Map-Matching Algorithm for Relating Work Zones and Crashes
Modeling traffic crashes within work zones is critical to crash analysis and prevention, and it requires spatially relating each crash to a specific work zone if applicable. Currently, this is … [Read more...] about A Novel Map-Matching Algorithm for Relating Work Zones and Crashes
Planning, Developing, And Implementing a Centralized Work Zone Data Hub—Iowa Department of Transportation
As the nation develops an increasing reliance on technology and next generation transportation management, ensuring the availability of consistent, reliable data describing work zone events is … [Read more...] about Planning, Developing, And Implementing a Centralized Work Zone Data Hub—Iowa Department of Transportation
The National Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS) and Application for Work Zone Performance Measurement
Transportation agencies are increasingly using probe vehicle data for transportation system performance management and as a resource for meeting the federal requirements of monitoring and reporting … [Read more...] about The National Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS) and Application for Work Zone Performance Measurement
Better Information Builds Safer Work Zones
In an effort to make work zones more consistent and centralize work zone best practices, the Iowa Department of Transportation has gathered information together in an online Work Zone Reference … [Read more...] about Better Information Builds Safer Work Zones
Work-Zone Mapping Project Aims to Reduce Crashes Through Better Information
To improve safety in work zones across Minnesota, U of M researchers are working on a tagging and mapping system that can efficiently gather information about the layout of work zones, perform remote … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Mapping Project Aims to Reduce Crashes Through Better Information