Roadway construction has become a common fixture in our daily travels. According to the Federal Highway Administration, fatalities in highway work zones were up nearly 50% between 1997 and 2003. In … [Read more...] about Data Collection Needs for Work Zone Incidents
Highway Safety
Evaluation of Work Zone Design Strategies: Quantifying the Impact of Driver Behavior on Traffic Flow and Safety
This paper presents an algorithm that considers the influence of driver behavior on traffic flow and safety when drivers encounter and respond to changing roadway conditions found in work zones. The … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Design Strategies: Quantifying the Impact of Driver Behavior on Traffic Flow and Safety
Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
Crashes continue to be a problem in work zones. Analyses have indicated that rear-end and sideswipe crashes are the most frequent. Investigators have hypothesized that distractions are often the cause … [Read more...] about Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
Revisiting the Use of Drone Radar to Reduce Speed in Work Zones: South Carolina’s Experience
Speeding through work zones is a major safety concern in South Carolina. The authors evaluated multiple traffic control devices aimed at reducing speeds in South Carolina work zones and found that the … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Use of Drone Radar to Reduce Speed in Work Zones: South Carolina’s Experience
Use of Radar-Equipped Portable Changeable Message Sign to Reduce Vehicle Speed in South Carolina Work Zones
This research examines the use of radar equipped portable changeable message signs to reduce driver speeds in South Carolina DOT work zones. The 85th percentile speed, mean speed, and percentage of … [Read more...] about Use of Radar-Equipped Portable Changeable Message Sign to Reduce Vehicle Speed in South Carolina Work Zones
Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
A new kind of worker joins the ranks of WSDOT construction crews: the roboflagger. The roboflagger is WSDOT's latest tool to make work zones safer for both driver and crews. Remotely controlled by a … [Read more...] about Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2