On the French national road network, over the past ten years, from one to two road workers are killed and thirty injured during interventions every year. The number of killed and severely injured is … [Read more...] about Human Science and Professional Approaches to Improve Road Worker and Driver Safety on Workzones
Human Characteristics
The Distraction Potential of Driving a Partially Automated Vehicle Through a Construction Zone
Partial driving automation is designed to control the vehicle’s speed and acceleration without input from the human driver on the condition that the driver maintains alertness. These systems are … [Read more...] about The Distraction Potential of Driving a Partially Automated Vehicle Through a Construction Zone
Driving Risks Assessment and In-Vehicle Warning Design for Improving Work Zone Safety
Work zones present unique risks to both workers and road users due to its complex and dynamic nature. This study developed a two-stage in-vehicle warning system aimed at refining driver behavior when … [Read more...] about Driving Risks Assessment and In-Vehicle Warning Design for Improving Work Zone Safety
Perception of Road Users and Stakeholders Towards Traffic Management Plan at Work Zone Area
The rapid development of Malaysia today contributes towards an increase in road users. High traffic on the highway and construction of road upgrading and maintenance work have a high risk of … [Read more...] about Perception of Road Users and Stakeholders Towards Traffic Management Plan at Work Zone Area
Pedestrian Safety During Road Construction Works Along Federal Route (F050)
This study assesses the low level of safety of Federal Route (F050) in the Parit Raja area, specifically within road construction zones for pedestrian road users. It addresses the research gap … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Safety During Road Construction Works Along Federal Route (F050)
Impact of an In-Vehicle Audio Prompt on Multistage Lane-Changing Behavior and Gaze Patterns in Work Zone
Introduction: Lane changing poses a great threat to traffic safety in the work zone areas. This study aims to conduct an in-depth investigation of drivers’ lane-changing behavior and to propose and … [Read more...] about Impact of an In-Vehicle Audio Prompt on Multistage Lane-Changing Behavior and Gaze Patterns in Work Zone