In order to obtain proper speed limits in expressway work zones, CarSim and TruckSim software were used to determine the critical car and truck safe speeds and then VISSIM software was used to … [Read more...] about Examining Driving Stability and Traffic Capacity: A Simulation Study on Appropriate Speed Limits in Expressway Work Zones
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Maine Could See Automated Speed Traps in Highway Work Zones
A proposed pilot program in Maine aims to implement automated speed enforcement systems in highway work zones to enhance worker safety. Introduced by Senator Brad Farrin as bill LD 1457, the … [Read more...] about Maine Could See Automated Speed Traps in Highway Work Zones
Washington Unleashes First-Ever Work Zone Highway Speed Camera
The article outlines Washington State's launch of its first work zone speed camera on I-5 near DuPont to improve worker safety. Using LiDAR technology, the system captures speeding vehicles, issuing … [Read more...] about Washington Unleashes First-Ever Work Zone Highway Speed Camera
The Distraction Potential of Driving a Partially Automated Vehicle Through a Construction Zone
Partial driving automation is designed to control the vehicle’s speed and acceleration without input from the human driver on the condition that the driver maintains alertness. These systems are … [Read more...] about The Distraction Potential of Driving a Partially Automated Vehicle Through a Construction Zone
Tennessee Now Providing Slowdown Alerts to Truck Drivers Through Drivewyze Smart Roadways
This article reports on Tennessee’s deployment of Drivewyze Smart Roadways technology across 2,800 miles of interstate highways. The system uses real-time traffic analytics from INRIX to deliver … [Read more...] about Tennessee Now Providing Slowdown Alerts to Truck Drivers Through Drivewyze Smart Roadways
Traffic Cameras Could Soon Enforce Speed in Nevada Construction Zones
Nevada lawmakers are considering Assembly Bill 402 and Senate Bill 415, which propose allowing traffic enforcement cameras in construction zones and high-crash areas to improve road safety. Sponsored … [Read more...] about Traffic Cameras Could Soon Enforce Speed in Nevada Construction Zones