Detection and Identification
Drivers’ Smart Assistance System Based on Radio Frequency Identification: Enhanced Safety and Reduced Emissions in Work Zones
A work zone is an area of roadway with highway construction, maintenance, or utility-work activities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, many traffic accidents and … [Read more...] about Drivers’ Smart Assistance System Based on Radio Frequency Identification: Enhanced Safety and Reduced Emissions in Work Zones
Development of a Sensing Methodology for Intelligent and Reliable Work-Zone Hazard Awareness
This is the final report for NCHRP-IDEA Project 139: Development of a Sensing Methodology for Intelligent and Reliable Work-Zone Hazard Awareness. The project proposes a vision-based work zone hazard … [Read more...] about Development of a Sensing Methodology for Intelligent and Reliable Work-Zone Hazard Awareness
Utilization of Remote Traffic Monitoring Devices for Urban Freeway Work Zone Assessment
The two primary objectives of this project were to assess urban freeway work-zone impacts through use of remote monitoring devices, such as radar-based traffic sensors, traffic cameras, and traffic … [Read more...] about Utilization of Remote Traffic Monitoring Devices for Urban Freeway Work Zone Assessment
Prototyping and Testing of a Fully Autonomous Road Construction Beacon, the iCone
A revolutionary portable traffic monitoring device is developed, extensively prototyped and thoroughly tested throughout the State of New York as well as several other states. The resulting device, … [Read more...] about Prototyping and Testing of a Fully Autonomous Road Construction Beacon, the iCone
Field Evaluation of Work-Zone Automated Speed Enforcement Equipment and Traffic Monitoring Devices
Speeding is a significant contributor to a significant portion of highway collisions. For work zones in particular, the speeding problem is compounded by on-site road re-configuration, narrowed lanes, … [Read more...] about Field Evaluation of Work-Zone Automated Speed Enforcement Equipment and Traffic Monitoring Devices