Identifying risk factors for road traffic injuries is one of the main priorities of transportation agencies. More than 12,000 fatal work zone crashes were reported between 2000 and 2013. In spite of … [Read more...] about A Probit-Decision Tree Approach to Analyze Effects of Adverse Weather Conditions on Work Zone Crash Severity Using Second Strategic Highway Research Program Roadway Information Dataset
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A Tree-Based Ordered Probit Approach to Identify Factors Affecting Work Zone Weather-Related Crashes Severity in North Carolina Using the Highway Safety Information System Dataset
Work zone crashes are still on the rise due to the aging of US roads and the increase in traffic demand. Investigation of crash characteristics and determining contributing factors in work zones is … [Read more...] about A Tree-Based Ordered Probit Approach to Identify Factors Affecting Work Zone Weather-Related Crashes Severity in North Carolina Using the Highway Safety Information System Dataset
Nighttime Visibility of Prototype Work Zone Markings Under Dry, Wet-Recovery, and Rain Conditions
This paper presents the findings of a dynamic pavement marking visibility study conducted as part of the FHWA Highways for LIFE Technology Partnerships Program Temporary Wet-Weather Pavement Markings … [Read more...] about Nighttime Visibility of Prototype Work Zone Markings Under Dry, Wet-Recovery, and Rain Conditions
Dealing With Nighttime Construction Nuisances
Because of the high traffic volumes during the normal workday on major urban transportation corridors, many construction operations are now being conducted during the nighttime. Nighttime work … [Read more...] about Dealing With Nighttime Construction Nuisances
FHWA Highway Construction Noise Handbook
The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has released a handbook with a CD-ROM that explores factors and issues that may be appropriate to consider in dealing with construction noise. The handbook is … [Read more...] about FHWA Highway Construction Noise Handbook
ARTBA Submits Comments on Proposed Occupational Safety & Health Administration Noise Standards
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) said the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) proposal to update its noise standard will require an approach … [Read more...] about ARTBA Submits Comments on Proposed Occupational Safety & Health Administration Noise Standards