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
Red Retroreflective Raised Pavement Markings: Driver Understanding of Their Purpose
Research was conducted to evaluate drivers' understanding of red retroreflective raised pavement markers (RRPMs) on two-lane and four-lane undivided and divided roadways. The study included 191 … [Read more...] about Red Retroreflective Raised Pavement Markings: Driver Understanding of Their Purpose