Over 102,000 work zone crashes occurred in 2020 in the United States, which equates to a work zone crash every 5.2 minutes. This study aims to provide a better understanding of available resources to … [Read more...] about Determination of Work Zone Encroachments
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Impact of Platooning Connected and Automated Heavy Vehicles on Interstate Freeway Work Zone Operations
Work zones pose mobility issues to the traveling public and safety challenges to travelers and road maintenance workers. These safety and mobility issues may be exacerbated by the presence of heavy … [Read more...] about Impact of Platooning Connected and Automated Heavy Vehicles on Interstate Freeway Work Zone Operations
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
Work Zone Speed Limits
The purpose of this document is to provide a uniform guideline for the application of speed limits in street and highway work zones. This booklet outlines the guidelines, layouts, and procedures for … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Limits
Informing the Work Zone Safety Policy Analysis: Reconciling Multivariate Prediction and Artificial Neural Network Modeling
Work zone safety, as an issue requiring complex solutions and tech-driven investment, has been a major concern for transportation agencies and policymakers. To help decision-makers prioritize … [Read more...] about Informing the Work Zone Safety Policy Analysis: Reconciling Multivariate Prediction and Artificial Neural Network Modeling
In Virginia, Local Govts Increasingly Eye Speed Cameras to Slow School and Work Zone Traffic
In response to a surge in traffic accidents during the pandemic, local governments across Virginia are implementing speed camera enforcement programs in school and work zones. While designed to … [Read more...] about In Virginia, Local Govts Increasingly Eye Speed Cameras to Slow School and Work Zone Traffic