In highway work zones, lane-changing behaviour near bottlenecks is more urgent than in general segments, referred to as delayed mandatory lane-changing (DMLC). This study proposes an enhanced cellular … [Read more...] about Optimising Work Zones With Enhanced Cellular Automata and Delayed Mandatory Lane-Changing Modelling
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Impact of HMI on Driver Behavior and Safety in Rural Work Zones: A Naturalistic Driving Approach
With the rapid development of vehicle-to-everything technology, human–machine interaction (HMI) systems are increasingly used in driving. This study investigates the impact of HMI technology on … [Read more...] about Impact of HMI on Driver Behavior and Safety in Rural Work Zones: A Naturalistic Driving Approach
Investigating Implementation Practices and Initiatives for Using Blue Light to Enhance Work Zone Safety in the United States
Using appropriate warning lights in roadway work zones is crucial for the safety of workers and road users. Several state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in the United States have conducted … [Read more...] about Investigating Implementation Practices and Initiatives for Using Blue Light to Enhance Work Zone Safety in the United States
Connected Work Zone (CWZ) 101 Training: Introduction to the Connected Work Zone Standard
This training is the first module in a two-part series on Connected Work Zones (CWZ) which has been developed based on the Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) specification. This 90-minute session … [Read more...] about Connected Work Zone (CWZ) 101 Training: Introduction to the Connected Work Zone Standard
Work Zones Challenge VLM Trajectory Planning: Toward Mitigation and Robust Autonomous Driving
Visual Language Models (VLMs), with powerful multi-modal reasoning capabilities, are gradually integrated into autonomous driving by several automobile manufacturers to enhance planning capability in … [Read more...] about Work Zones Challenge VLM Trajectory Planning: Toward Mitigation and Robust Autonomous Driving
VR-WISE: VR Based Work Zone Immersive Simulation With Eye Tracking and Biometric Sensors for Capturing Driver’s Awareness
Safety in roadway work zones remains a major challenge: accidents often stem from unpredictable driver and worker behavior, underscoring the need to understand their interactions and perceptions. … [Read more...] about VR-WISE: VR Based Work Zone Immersive Simulation With Eye Tracking and Biometric Sensors for Capturing Driver’s Awareness