This presentation shares the experience with the use of the queue detection/warning system on IH-35 construction project. … [Read more...] about IH-35 Queue Detection/Warning System
Hazards and Emergency Operations
New Warning System Could Improve Work-Zone Safety
To help reduce crashes in work zones, researchers from the University of Minnesota have developed the Intelligent Drum Line (IDL) system prototype under a project sponsored by the Minnesota Department … [Read more...] about New Warning System Could Improve Work-Zone Safety
Treating Potential “Back-of-Queue” Safety Hazards Training Module
The purpose of this document is to highlight strategies that can help reduce the work zone congestion that increases back-of-queue crash risk. Studies have shown that rear-end crashes in the advance … [Read more...] about Treating Potential “Back-of-Queue” Safety Hazards Training Module
Evaluation of Innovative Traffic Safety Devices at Short-Term Work Zones
The objective of this study was to investigate and evaluate the usage and effectiveness of innovative traffic control devices that can be used in short-term work zones. Any device to be used in … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Innovative Traffic Safety Devices at Short-Term Work Zones
Development of a Sensing Methodology for Intelligent and Reliable Work-Zone Hazard Awareness
This is the final report for NCHRP-IDEA Project 139: Development of a Sensing Methodology for Intelligent and Reliable Work-Zone Hazard Awareness. The project proposes a vision-based work zone hazard … [Read more...] about Development of a Sensing Methodology for Intelligent and Reliable Work-Zone Hazard Awareness
Highway Construction Work Zones and Traffic Control Hazards
Wayne State University developed the “Highway Construction Work Zones and Traffic Control Hazards” training program under a Susan Harwood grant from Occupational Safety & Health Administration. … [Read more...] about Highway Construction Work Zones and Traffic Control Hazards