The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) recently hosted the 2025 Snowplow Roadeo at the Nebraska Safety Center in Kearney, showcasing the skills and safety expertise of snowplow operators … [Read more...] about Nebraska DOT Holds 2025 Snowplow Roadeo Contest
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Reducing Liability in Urban Work Zones by Quantifying Risks and Enhancing Layout Design and Regulations
Few researchers have investigated work zone layout design, noting that it does not adequately mitigate the risks associated with lane-changing behaviors. This gap may create unsafe conditions and … [Read more...] about Reducing Liability in Urban Work Zones by Quantifying Risks and Enhancing Layout Design and Regulations
A Review of High-Visibility Clothing for Accident Prevention and Safety of Workers and Pedestrians
High visibility safety clothing incorporates critical elements, such as fluorescent colour and retro-reflective markings that provide visibility and identification both during the day and at night. … [Read more...] about A Review of High-Visibility Clothing for Accident Prevention and Safety of Workers and Pedestrians
Estimating Safety Benefit of In-Vehicle Work Zone Safety Technology Alerts: A Counterfactual Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach
Work Zone Safety Technologies (WSTs) have exhibited great potential to improve road work zone safety by detecting safety risks and providing warnings to drivers and workers involved. Yet, it remains … [Read more...] about Estimating Safety Benefit of In-Vehicle Work Zone Safety Technology Alerts: A Counterfactual Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach
Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Eight-hundred fifty-seven fatalities occurred in work zones in the United States in 2020. One work zone fatality occurs for every 4 billion vehicle miles of travel and for every $112 million of … [Read more...] about Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Eight-hundred fifty-seven fatalities occurred in work zones in the United States in 2020. One work zone fatality occurs for every 4 billion vehicle miles of travel and for every $112 million of … [Read more...] about Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel