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
Digital Mapping
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
Lane Width Estimation in Work Zones Using LiDAR-Based Mobile Mapping Systems
Lane width evaluation is one of the crucial aspects in road safety inspection, especially in work zones where an arrow lane width can result in a reduced roadway capacity and also, increase the … [Read more...] about Lane Width Estimation in Work Zones Using LiDAR-Based Mobile Mapping Systems
Work Zone Mapping and Tag Deployment System
Roadway construction is an inevitable part of functional transportation infrastructure. However, work zone incidents have increased over the years. This report is the third part of an … [Read more...] about Work Zone Mapping and Tag Deployment System
Township of Scugog Now Using Traffic Watch Powered by Municipal 511 to Communicate Construction and Road Closures
As part of their continued efforts to modernize and improve road works operations and communications, the Township of Scugog is utilizing the online tool Traffic Watch from Durham Region powered by … [Read more...] about Township of Scugog Now Using Traffic Watch Powered by Municipal 511 to Communicate Construction and Road Closures
LiDAR-Based Mobile Mapping System for Lane Width Estimation in Work Zones
Lane width evaluation is one of the crucial aspects in road safety inspection. Moreover, lane width is one of the most important attributes of a road digital map for many applications, such as driver … [Read more...] about LiDAR-Based Mobile Mapping System for Lane Width Estimation in Work Zones