The emergence of new Connected and Autonomous Technology (CAT) has led to significant enhancements in operational efficiency and safety within the realm of transportation. Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) … [Read more...] about Safety and Operational Impacts of Different Autonomous Vehicle Operations on Freeway Work Zones
Evaluation and Assessment
Model Evaluation Plan for Work Zone Speed Safety Cameras
A Speed Safety Cameras (SSC) evaluation plan provides a structure for examining the SSC program’s progress toward achieving the program goals. Regular and frequent monitoring of certain performance … [Read more...] about Model Evaluation Plan for Work Zone Speed Safety Cameras
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Rule to Improve Safety for Motorists and Roadside Workers Along Highway Construction Work Zones
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced updates to the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule to enhance safety within work zones. These revisions, the … [Read more...] about Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Rule to Improve Safety for Motorists and Roadside Workers Along Highway Construction Work Zones
Work Zone Safety and Mobility and Temporary Traffic Control Devices
The FHWA amends its regulations that govern traffic safety and mobility in highway and street work zones. The FHWA recognizes that increasing road construction activity on our highways can lead to … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety and Mobility and Temporary Traffic Control Devices
Improving the Effectiveness of Speed Feedback Trailers in Freeway Work Zones
This study investigated methods for improving the effectiveness of speed feedback trailers (SFTs) when used as a speed management strategy in highway work zones. The research included a literature … [Read more...] about Improving the Effectiveness of Speed Feedback Trailers in Freeway Work Zones
Work Zone Intrusion Alert System Technology Tests
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the work zone intrusion detection and alert system prototype that was developed by Dr. Erol Ozan. The project team tested the system at selected actual … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Alert System Technology Tests