Work zone queuing poses significant safety challenges, particularly on high-speed roadways where sudden congestion can lead to rear-end and secondary crashes. These two resources provide comprehensive … [Read more...] about Back-of-Queue Safety in Work Zones: Risks and Mitigation Strategies
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Strategies for Reducing Back-of-Queue Collisions in Work Zones
This ten-page resource explores: Highlights the safety risks associated with work zone queuing and the importance of addressing back-of-queue crashes. Outlines strategies such as location … [Read more...] about Strategies for Reducing Back-of-Queue Collisions in Work Zones
Digital Construction Site Layout Planning and Real-Time Trajectory Analysis for Proactive Safety Monitoring and Control of Struck-by Hazards
Poor construction worksite conditions cause many Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF). This paper introduces the Right-time Analysis and Mitigation (RAM) module as part of the Digital Twin for … [Read more...] about Digital Construction Site Layout Planning and Real-Time Trajectory Analysis for Proactive Safety Monitoring and Control of Struck-by Hazards
Investigating Patterns and Causes of Struck-By Accidents in Roadway Construction Projects
Struck-by accidents involving vehicle intrusions and heavy equipment in construction work zones, particularly utility systems, highways, streets and bridge projects, pose significant safety risks. … [Read more...] about Investigating Patterns and Causes of Struck-By Accidents in Roadway Construction Projects
Investigating Patterns and Causes of Struck-By Accidents in Roadway Construction Projects
Struck-by accidents involving vehicle intrusions and heavy equipment in construction work zones, particularly utility systems, highways, streets and bridge projects, pose significant safety risks. … [Read more...] about Investigating Patterns and Causes of Struck-By Accidents in Roadway Construction Projects
Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
Connected and Smart Work Zones (CSWZ) represent the future of work zones, utilizing technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity among workers. However, research on leveraging … [Read more...] about Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments