Automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) are designed to be operated remotely by a flagger positioned outside the travel lanes and thus to reduce their exposure to vehicular traffic. There are two … [Read more...] about Motorists’ Understanding of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Work Zones
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Work Zone Clearinghouse Calls on Teens to Make this the Safest Summer Ever
The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse and the National Organizations for Youth Safety kicked off Global Youth Traffic Safety Month in Washington, D.C. this week. As part of the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Clearinghouse Calls on Teens to Make this the Safest Summer Ever
Suspected Drunk Driver Plows Through Caltrans Work Zone
A vehicle with 6 occupants entered a freeway closure where a Caltrans crew was working, struck a tractor-trailer in the work zone, and rolled over. All of the occupants were transported to the … [Read more...] about Suspected Drunk Driver Plows Through Caltrans Work Zone
Driving Performance of Drug-Impaired Bus Drivers in Work Zone Areas
There are several safety issues in work zone areas due to decrease in lane width, and presence of large equipment and on-site workers. The safety issues are compounded for drivers that are also drug … [Read more...] about Driving Performance of Drug-Impaired Bus Drivers in Work Zone Areas
Determining the Drivers’ Acceptance of EFTCD in Highway Work Zones
Traffic safety is a major concern in the temporary one-lane, two-way highway work zones due to the increasing of construction and maintenance operations. To prevent rear-end crashes and to mitigate … [Read more...] about Determining the Drivers’ Acceptance of EFTCD in Highway Work Zones
Evaluation of Work Zone Design Features to Aid Older Drivers
Work zones are estimated to account for 22 percent of roadway crashes and more than 1000 fatalities annually. Moreover, older road users have been overrepresented in work zone crashes. In an effort to … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Design Features to Aid Older Drivers