The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) currently uses dump-trucks as shadow vehicles to mount crash attenuators in a work zone. When used in work zones, these dump trucks may become damaged … [Read more...] about Design of an Alternative Work Zone Attenuator Device
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Speed Detection Cameras Keeping Work Zones Safer and PennDOT Wants to Keep Them Around
This article presents insights from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) recent budget hearing, highlighting key initiatives and proposed legislative measures aimed at improving … [Read more...] about Speed Detection Cameras Keeping Work Zones Safer and PennDOT Wants to Keep Them Around
Maryland Lt. Gov. Miller Testifies in Favor of Bill to Enhance Highway Worker Safety
Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller presented the Road Worker Protection Act before a Senate committee in Annapolis, advocating for increased fines and technological measures to safeguard highway work … [Read more...] about Maryland Lt. Gov. Miller Testifies in Favor of Bill to Enhance Highway Worker Safety
Pennsylvania’s Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program
This article highlights the initiation of the Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program in Pennsylvania, a collaborative effort by PennDOT, the PA Turnpike Commission, and the Pennsylvania State Police. … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania’s Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program
Fast Personal Protective Equipment Detection for Real Construction Sites Using Deep Learning Approaches
The existing deep learning-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) detectors can only detect limited types of PPE and their performance needs to be improved, particularly for their deployment on … [Read more...] about Fast Personal Protective Equipment Detection for Real Construction Sites Using Deep Learning Approaches
Many Drivers in Favor of Stricter Rules, Per Work Zone Safety Work Group survey
The article discusses the meeting of Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller's Work Zone Safety Work Group, which convened to address public feedback on improving highway work zone safety. Formed after a tragic crash … [Read more...] about Many Drivers in Favor of Stricter Rules, Per Work Zone Safety Work Group survey