Traffic management in work zones is a challenging task that requires a balance between creating a safe environment for workers and minimizing traffic delays. Accurately predicting travel times through … [Read more...] about Using Deep Neural Networks and Big Data to Predict Microscopic Travel Time in Work Zones
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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
Effect of Construction Work Zone on Rear-End Conflicts by Vehicle Type Under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions
Road transportation is a critical mode of transportation because of its mobility characteristics. Road construction work zones (WZ) are widespread on roads because of increased travel demand. Thus, it … [Read more...] about Effect of Construction Work Zone on Rear-End Conflicts by Vehicle Type Under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions
Effect of Construction Work Zone on Rear-End Conflicts by Vehicle Type Under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions
Road transportation is a critical mode of transportation because of its mobility characteristics. Road construction work zones (WZ) are widespread on roads because of increased travel demand. Thus, it … [Read more...] about Effect of Construction Work Zone on Rear-End Conflicts by Vehicle Type Under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions
Fast Personal Protective Equipment Detection for Real Construction Sites Using Deep Learning Approaches
The existing deep learning-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) detectors can only detect limited types of PPE and their performance needs to be improved, particularly for their deployment on … [Read more...] about Fast Personal Protective Equipment Detection for Real Construction Sites Using Deep Learning Approaches