About 800 people are killed in roadway work zones every year and at least 100 of them are workers. New and better technology from car manufacturers is here to help. As of May 2018, all new cars sold … [Read more...] about New Technology Could Reduce Roadway and Work Zone Crashes
Driver Support Systems
Evaluating the Effects of Connected Vehicle Weather and Work Zone Warnings on Truck Drivers’ Workload and Distraction Using Eye Glance Behavior
This study acts in support of the Wyoming Department of Transport (WYDOT) connected vehicle pilot efforts in the deployment of effective, safe, and user-centered connected vehicle (CV) applications … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Effects of Connected Vehicle Weather and Work Zone Warnings on Truck Drivers’ Workload and Distraction Using Eye Glance Behavior
Locating Roadworks Sites via Detecting Change in Lateral Positions of Traffic Signs Measured Relative to the Ego-Car
Roadworks can be hazardous for both road workers and road users. Even with state-of-the-art safety measures in place, serious accidents do happen there, particularly when drivers do not heed roadwork … [Read more...] about Locating Roadworks Sites via Detecting Change in Lateral Positions of Traffic Signs Measured Relative to the Ego-Car
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