This project addressed the following: 1) a lack of a system to process raw traffic footage obtained from work zones to extract traffic and driver behavior information, especially systems that leverage … [Read more...] about Quantitatively Evaluate Work Zone Driver Behavior Using 2D Imaging, 3D LiDAR, and Artificial Intelligence in Support of Congestion Mitigation Model Calibration and Validation
Human Characteristics
The Visual Behavior and Performance of Young Drivers in Construction Zones and Nighttime Driving
Teens and young drivers are overrepresented in motor vehicle accidents. From the years 1999 to 2019, the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24 involved motor vehicle traffic. … [Read more...] about The Visual Behavior and Performance of Young Drivers in Construction Zones and Nighttime Driving
Safety Impact of Connected Vehicles on Driver Behavior in Rural Work Zones Under Foggy Weather Conditions
Work zone (WZ) safety is one of the paramount goals of the safety community. Safety in WZs is a particular concern under foggy conditions as they represent an exogenous factor contributing to high … [Read more...] about Safety Impact of Connected Vehicles on Driver Behavior in Rural Work Zones Under Foggy Weather Conditions
Impact of Road Environment on Drivers’ Preference to Merging Location Selection in Freeway Work Zone Merging Areas
In view of the compulsory merging behavior and complex driving environment in freeway work zones, the factors influencing drivers’ merging behavior need to be focused on the given road environment. … [Read more...] about Impact of Road Environment on Drivers’ Preference to Merging Location Selection in Freeway Work Zone Merging Areas
Prioritized Safety Consideration by Work Zone Types and Pilot Implementation
With the growing need for maintenance or reconstruction of existing infrastructure and the construction of new infrastructure, work zone (WZ) setup and management are important for the safe and … [Read more...] about Prioritized Safety Consideration by Work Zone Types and Pilot Implementation
Significant Factors That Influence the Use and Non-Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Construction Sites—Supervisors’ Perspective
Various factors can influence the use/non-use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among construction workers. This paper investigates the significant factors that influence the use and non-use of … [Read more...] about Significant Factors That Influence the Use and Non-Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Construction Sites—Supervisors’ Perspective