Safety in roadway work zones remains a major challenge: accidents often stem from unpredictable driver and worker behavior, underscoring the need to understand their interactions and perceptions. … [Read more...] about VR-WISE: VR Based Work Zone Immersive Simulation With Eye Tracking and Biometric Sensors for Capturing Driver’s Awareness
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Evaluating Driver Response to a Speed Feedback Trailer at Median Crossovers Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
A series of field evaluations were performed to assess the speed reduction effects of a speed feedback trailer (SFT) positioned at various locations before and after a median crossover section within … [Read more...] about Evaluating Driver Response to a Speed Feedback Trailer at Median Crossovers Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
Evaluating Driver Response to Speed Feedback Trailers and Digital Speed Limit Signs Positioned Near the Work Area Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
A series of field evaluations were conducted within work zone lane closures on rural freeways in Michigan to determine 1) the optimal positioning of a speed feedback trailer (SFT) approaching an … [Read more...] about Evaluating Driver Response to Speed Feedback Trailers and Digital Speed Limit Signs Positioned Near the Work Area Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
Deriving Workload From Driving Behavior and Psycho-Physiology in Work Zones
Due to atypical driving scenarios, work zones may increase driving uncertainty, elevate behavioral deviations and intensify psychological workload, potentially pose risks and even lead to crashes. … [Read more...] about Deriving Workload From Driving Behavior and Psycho-Physiology in Work Zones
Real-Time Driver Alerts to Improve CMV Safety in California Work Zones: A Naturalistic Study
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are disproportionately involved in crashes around work zones. We seek to reduce these crashes via location-based in-cab alerts ahead of work zone activity. It was … [Read more...] about Real-Time Driver Alerts to Improve CMV Safety in California Work Zones: A Naturalistic Study
Enhancing Safety in Work Zones: The Influence of Speed Feedback on Driving Behavior
Introduction: Work zones play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing road infrastructure to meet growing transportation needs. However, work zones have been identified as hot spots of crashes, with … [Read more...] about Enhancing Safety in Work Zones: The Influence of Speed Feedback on Driving Behavior