The construction industry is fraught with danger. The investigation of the causes of occupational accidents receives considerable attention. Despite the introduction of numerous safety preventive … [Read more...] about Assessment of Barriers and Drivers to the Adoption of Machine Learning Technologies in Road Construction Site Accident Prevention
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Changing Regularity of the Interaction Effects of Multi-Scale Factors on Drivers’ Merging Behaviors in the Highway Work Zone
This study aimed to explore the impacting mechanism of macro- and micro-factors and multi-scale synergy on drivers’ merging behaviors in the highway work zone, and then to facilitate future merging … [Read more...] about Changing Regularity of the Interaction Effects of Multi-Scale Factors on Drivers’ Merging Behaviors in the Highway Work Zone
Influence of Expressway Construction Area Information on Drivers’ Route Choice Behaviours
Expressway traffic information is important for guiding driving routes and alleviating traffic congestion. However, the current research on expressway guidance information focuses on existing … [Read more...] about Influence of Expressway Construction Area Information on Drivers’ Route Choice Behaviours
ODOT: The Cars Zooming to the Orange Barrels Before Merging Are Doing It Right
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) endorses the zipper merge technique to reduce traffic congestion and delays during lane closures on interstates. Despite common frustration among drivers … [Read more...] about ODOT: The Cars Zooming to the Orange Barrels Before Merging Are Doing It Right
Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
Work zones are often sites of preventable accidents due to distracted or impaired driving, as demonstrated by a series of crashes on State Route 28 in Douglas County in September 2023. Despite … [Read more...] about Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
Exploring the Root Factors Impacting Work Zone Accidents: A Mixed-Methods Study
Work zones are vital for improving infrastructural utilities yet pose significant dangers for workers and drivers who are often unfamiliar with these areas. Prior research examined various aspects of … [Read more...] about Exploring the Root Factors Impacting Work Zone Accidents: A Mixed-Methods Study