This study involved the development and validation of prototype devices for a proactive safety alert system in dynamic roadway work zones within the realm of smart Internet of Things (IoT). In the … [Read more...] about A Smart IOT Proximity Alert System for Highway Work Zone Safety
Field Tests
Improving Work Zone Safety With Intrusion Alarms
A work zone intrusion alarm (WZIA) system is a set of equipment that is intended to recognize when a work zone intrusion is occurring, and provide audible, visual, or vibratory alarms to rapidly alert … [Read more...] about Improving Work Zone Safety With Intrusion Alarms
Prioritized Safety Consideration by Work Zone Types and Pilot Implementation
With the growing need for maintenance or reconstruction of existing infrastructure and the construction of new infrastructure, work zone (WZ) setup and management are important for the safe and … [Read more...] about Prioritized Safety Consideration by Work Zone Types and Pilot Implementation
Ohio DOT Testing ‘Smart’ Work Zone Safety Systems
The Ohio Department of Transportation is in the process of testing several different technologies, such as queue detection systems and variable speed limit signs, designed to improve work zone safety … [Read more...] about Ohio DOT Testing ‘Smart’ Work Zone Safety Systems
Evaluation Methodology of Leader-Follower Autonomous Vehicle System for Work Zone Maintenance
Mobile and slow-moving operations, such as striping, sweeping, bridge flushing, and pothole patching, are critical for efficient and safe operation of a highway transportation system. However, … [Read more...] about Evaluation Methodology of Leader-Follower Autonomous Vehicle System for Work Zone Maintenance
Kentucky Testing Orange Striping to Improve Work Zone Safety
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is testing whether installing orange pavement markings to delineate a highway construction zone will improve safety for roadway workers and motorists alike. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Testing Orange Striping to Improve Work Zone Safety