Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have seen many technological advancements since their origins in the military. This article discusses how drones have been used in various ways … [Read more...] about Using Drones to Monitor Construction Safety
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Connected Vehicle Data-Based Tools for Work Zone Active Traffic Management
Work zones present challenges to safety and mobility that require agencies to balance limited resources with vital traffic management activities. It is important to obtain operational feedback for … [Read more...] about Connected Vehicle Data-Based Tools for Work Zone Active Traffic Management
Work Zone Road Safety Audits – Grant Course
Addresses the purpose and procedures for conducting a Work Zone Road Safety Audit (RSA). This course introduces the concept of a formal safety performance examination of an upcoming or current work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Road Safety Audits – Grant Course
Assessment of Work Zone Safety
The increase in number of vehicles and deterioration of the existing facilities necessitates the need to improve the existing roadways and to build additional highways hence creating more work zones … [Read more...] about Assessment of Work Zone Safety
From Road Design to Training, MDOT Focus is on Safety
As part of the effort to promote the "Toward Zero Deaths" (TZD) national highway safety strategy, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has implemented a number of projects across the Upper … [Read more...] about From Road Design to Training, MDOT Focus is on Safety
A Report on Questionnaire Survey on Highway Work Zone Safety Audits
This report documents the findings of a questionnaire survey conducted in mid-July 2007 to collect pertinent information to help the research team prepare and refine strategies and methodologies for … [Read more...] about A Report on Questionnaire Survey on Highway Work Zone Safety Audits