This article unveils a pioneering collaboration between digital work zone and road management platform provider one.network and transport tech firm Drivewyze, aimed at revolutionizing roadway … [Read more...] about First-of-Its-Kind Road Disruption and Work Zone Safety Pilot to Be Launched in Oregon
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Text Mining-Based Approach for Identifying Critical Accident Causes in Highway Construction
The construction sector is among the most hazardous workplace where workers are more likely to be at risk than in other jobsites. Generally, construction accident reports possess a wealth of empirical … [Read more...] about Text Mining-Based Approach for Identifying Critical Accident Causes in Highway Construction
Comparing Performance of Different Machine Learning Methods for Predicting Severity of Construction Work Zone Crashes
In 2020, more than 102,000 work zone crashes occurred in the United States, resulting in over 45,000 injuries and more than 850 fatalities. These numbers are higher than 2019 records, despite lower … [Read more...] about Comparing Performance of Different Machine Learning Methods for Predicting Severity of Construction Work Zone Crashes
Highway Construction Safety Analysis Using Large Language Models
The highway construction industry carries substantial safety risks for workers, necessitating thorough accident analyses to implement effective preventive measures. Current research lacks … [Read more...] about Highway Construction Safety Analysis Using Large Language Models
Development of a Mobile App for Reporting Work Zone Intrusions
Work zone intrusions represent a significant safety risk to workers. To help better understand these situations, the Minnesota Department of Transportation partnered with the University of Minnesota … [Read more...] about Development of a Mobile App for Reporting Work Zone Intrusions
Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Iowa Department of Transportation
Federal regulations in 23 CFR part 630 subpart J require State highway agencies to conduct a Work Zone Process Review (WZPR) every 2 years to evaluate work zone processes and procedures, as well as … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Iowa Department of Transportation