This study explored the impact of in-vehicle messages to alert drivers to events within a simulated work zone. Participants used a partial motion-based driving simulator made by Realtime Technologies, … [Read more...] about Behavioral Measures for 48 Participants in Work-Zone Messaging Driving Simulation Study Collected in 2016 at the University of Minnesota
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Influence of Remotely Operated Stop—Slow Controls on Driver Behavior in Work Zones
Remotely operated devices for traffic control–portable traffic lights and automated flagger assistance devices–are used to improve flagger safety in a one-lane-each-way work zone with lane closure. … [Read more...] about Influence of Remotely Operated Stop—Slow Controls on Driver Behavior in Work Zones
Improved Business Driveway Channelizing Treatments in Work Zones
This paper documents the efforts and results of a human factors study of alternative business driveway channelizing treatments in work zones. The purpose of the research was to determine the … [Read more...] about Improved Business Driveway Channelizing Treatments in Work Zones
Improved Business Driveway Delineation in Urban Work Zones
This report documents the efforts and results of a two-year research project aimed at improving driveway delineation in work zones. The first year of the project included a closed-course study to … [Read more...] about Improved Business Driveway Delineation in Urban Work Zones
Handbook for Designing Roadways for the Aging Population
The original Older Driver Highway Design Handbook was published by FHWA in 1998 (FHWA-RD-97-135). The 2nd edition, titled Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians (FHWA-RD-01-103) was … [Read more...] about Handbook for Designing Roadways for the Aging Population
California DOT Launches Interactive Game to Teach Teen Drivers Safe Driving Skills in Highway Work Zones
In an effort to fight distracted driving and raise public awareness during National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 19-25, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is joining with the … [Read more...] about California DOT Launches Interactive Game to Teach Teen Drivers Safe Driving Skills in Highway Work Zones