The safety and well-being of all roadway users is a key priority for the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, … [Read more...] about Policy Statement and Guidance on Automated Speed Enforcement (Speed Safety Cameras) in Roadway Work Zones
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Assessment of Safety and Health Practices in Road Construction
The construction sector contributes significantly to a country’s socioeconomic growth. It is significant because of the direct and indirect influence it has on all economic activity. The objective of … [Read more...] about Assessment of Safety and Health Practices in Road Construction
Effectiveness of Lighted Work Zone Apparel: Effects on Visibility
The goal of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of lighted work zone apparel under realistic conditions. More specifically, the goal is to compare the effectiveness of various kinds of lighted … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Lighted Work Zone Apparel: Effects on Visibility
Using Eye-Tracking for Traffic Control Signage Design at Highway Work Zone
This paper discusses the application of Eye Tracking (ET) technologies for researchers to understand a driver’s perception of signage at the highway work zone. Combining ET within a screen-based … [Read more...] about Using Eye-Tracking for Traffic Control Signage Design at Highway Work Zone
Indiana Senate OKs Speed Camera Enforcement in Highway Work Zones
State lawmakers are close to sending to the governor a plan authorizing the use of automated camera enforcement to ticket motorists exceeding the speed limit by at least 11 mph in highway work zones. … [Read more...] about Indiana Senate OKs Speed Camera Enforcement in Highway Work Zones
CTDOT Launches Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Pilot Program
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced the implementation of the Know the Zone: Speed Safety Camera Program, a program to reduce speeding in work zones and improve Connecticut … [Read more...] about CTDOT Launches Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Pilot Program