Work zones are essential to keeping our roadways preserved or reconstructed so that they are safe and efficient. Work zones tend to increase safety risks due to the normal driving’s changing … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Dynamic Speed Feed Back Signs in Work Zones on High-Speed Kansas Roadways
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Work Zone Crashes Climb During Pandemic, Even as Traffic Ebbs
Work zone crashes and fatalities have increased in some states during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the drop in traffic. Highway workers are at more risk than ever as distracted drivers speed through … [Read more...] about Work Zone Crashes Climb During Pandemic, Even as Traffic Ebbs
Smart Speed Warnings Alert Drivers Nearing Freeway Work Zones
Speeding in highway work zones has caused unexpected congestion and crashes. To combat this problem, the Minnesota Department of Transportation developed a Smart Work Zone Speed Notification (SWZSN) … [Read more...] about Smart Speed Warnings Alert Drivers Nearing Freeway Work Zones
Evaluation of the Smart Work Zone Speed Notification System
The Smart Work Zone Speed Notification (SWZSN) system aims to alleviate congestion, queuing, and rear end crashes in work zones by informing drivers of the speed of the downstream segment using a type … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Smart Work Zone Speed Notification System
Influence of Work Zone Signage on Driver Speeding Behavior
Speeding in a work zone needs to be tackled effectively to enhance work zone safety. This study evaluates the influence of three different work zone signs—speed photo enforced signs, dynamic speed … [Read more...] about Influence of Work Zone Signage on Driver Speeding Behavior
Impact of Work Zone Signage on Driver Speeding Behavior: A Driving Simulator Study
Speeding in a work zone needs to be tackled effectively to enhance work zone safety. This study evaluates the influence of three different work zone signs – speed photo enforced signs, dynamic speed … [Read more...] about Impact of Work Zone Signage on Driver Speeding Behavior: A Driving Simulator Study