Oklahoma marks one year since becoming the first state to mandate work zone and first responder safety training for teen drivers. Effective November 1, 2023, all drivers under 18 must complete the … [Read more...] about More Than 63,500 Oklahoma Teens Take Part in First Year of Work Zone Safe Safety Course Law
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Exploring Lane Changing Dynamics: A Comprehensive Review of Modeling Approaches, Traffic Impacts, and Future Directions in Traffic Engineering Research
Lane changing behavior, a pivotal aspect of vehicular dynamics, significantly influences traffic flow, safety, and overall road network efficiency. This review article synthesizes the current body of … [Read more...] about Exploring Lane Changing Dynamics: A Comprehensive Review of Modeling Approaches, Traffic Impacts, and Future Directions in Traffic Engineering Research
Assessment of Barriers and Drivers to the Adoption of Machine Learning Technologies in Road Construction Site Accident Prevention
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
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