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
Dynamic Speed Display Signs
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
Inventory of Best Practices to Prevent Incursions into Work Zones – Literature Review
The aim of this report was to review the literature to identify existing best practices used to prevent incursions into work zones and improve safety of road users and road workers. A systematic … [Read more...] about Inventory of Best Practices to Prevent Incursions into Work Zones – Literature Review
Flagger Operations: Investigating Their Effectiveness in Capturing Driver Attention
This two-pronged (driving simulation and field study) investigation of driver behavior in work zones contributes basic and applied knowledge to our understanding of work zone safety. In the driving … [Read more...] about Flagger Operations: Investigating Their Effectiveness in Capturing Driver Attention
Investigation of Effectiveness of Radar Speed Signs and Additional Lighting for Speed Control in Highway Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
Safely controlling and reducing vehicle speeds through work zones decreases the safety risk associated with highway construction and maintenance work. Work zone speed control has been the subject of … [Read more...] about Investigation of Effectiveness of Radar Speed Signs and Additional Lighting for Speed Control in Highway Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
Influence of Truck-Mounted Radar Speed Signs in Controlling Vehicle Speed for Mobile Maintenance Operations: Oregon Case Study
Radar speed signs (RSSs) are a measure for reducing traffic flow speeds through work zones. The influence of truck-mounted RSSs on vehicle speed was evaluated for mobile maintenance operations in two … [Read more...] about Influence of Truck-Mounted Radar Speed Signs in Controlling Vehicle Speed for Mobile Maintenance Operations: Oregon Case Study