University of Missouri researchers have developed Work Zone Assistant, an AI-powered chatbot designed to help transportation professionals ensure work zones comply with federal safety standards. Built … [Read more...] about Meet the AI Assistant Designed to Make Work Zones Safer
Information Infrastructure and Data
Audible Alert and TMA Lighting
Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) are designed to mitigate crash severity. Currently, TMA drivers rely on visual checks via driving mirrors to manually trigger warnings thus placing the duty on … [Read more...] about Audible Alert and TMA Lighting
ALDOT to Use Message Signs More After Recent Traffic Slowdown
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is nearing completion of its $5.2 million advanced corridor management project along Interstate 565 in Huntsville, marked by the installation of a new … [Read more...] about ALDOT to Use Message Signs More After Recent Traffic Slowdown
PennDOT Launches Contest for High Schoolers to Tackle Work Zone Safety Using AI
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has launched the ninth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, inviting high school students statewide to propose artificial intelligence (AI) … [Read more...] about PennDOT Launches Contest for High Schoolers to Tackle Work Zone Safety Using AI
Investigating the Contributing Factors to Crashes With and Without the Presence of Work Zone Workers Using Machine Learning Techniques
As the nation’s roadways continue to deteriorate, the presence of work zones on US highways is anticipated to increase, highlighting the crucial need for the safety of both work zone workers and road … [Read more...] about Investigating the Contributing Factors to Crashes With and Without the Presence of Work Zone Workers Using Machine Learning Techniques
GIS Implementation for Managing Construction Work Zones: A Case Study of Seattle
The rapid development in Seattle has significantly increased construction activities within the right-of-way (ROW), leading to widespread work zones (WZs). Effective management of these work zones is … [Read more...] about GIS Implementation for Managing Construction Work Zones: A Case Study of Seattle