National Highways has selected three innovative proposals utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate traffic disruptions caused by roadworks. These winning ideas, chosen from a pool of … [Read more...] about National Highways Trials AI to Ease Roadwork Problems
Human Characteristics
Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews
In comparable private sectors, incentive and disincentive programs have effectively promoted safe behaviors by employees. However, state departments of transportation (DOTs) have unique limitations … [Read more...] about Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews
Effectiveness of Lighted Work Zone Apparel: Effects on Visibility
The goal of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of lighted work zone apparel under realistic conditions. More specifically, the goal is to compare the effectiveness of various kinds of lighted … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Lighted Work Zone Apparel: Effects on Visibility
Distraction of Experienced Drivers at a Construction Site Using Eye Tracker
More than a million people die and many more are injured every year in road crashes. There are various factors, which affect the chances of a road traffic injury, and many of them can be avoided/ … [Read more...] about Distraction of Experienced Drivers at a Construction Site Using Eye Tracker
Using Eye-Tracking for Traffic Control Signage Design at Highway Work Zone
This paper discusses the application of Eye Tracking (ET) technologies for researchers to understand a driver’s perception of signage at the highway work zone. Combining ET within a screen-based … [Read more...] about Using Eye-Tracking for Traffic Control Signage Design at Highway Work Zone
Effective Work Zone Safety Public Outreach
The national guidance document Toward Zero Deaths: A National Strategy on Highway Safety emphasizes the importance of integrating social science research with traditional highway safety approaches. … [Read more...] about Effective Work Zone Safety Public Outreach