Improving overall work zone safety will require a comprehensive approach, improving access to work zone data that incorporates real-time, field verified information using smart work zone technology. … [Read more...] about Extending the Wisconsin Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) to Local Roads Using Smart Work Zone ITS Devices
Using ITS in Work Zones
Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
Connected and Smart Work Zones (CSWZ) represent the future of work zones, utilizing technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity among workers. However, research on leveraging … [Read more...] about Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
INDOT Announces Expansion of Worksite Speed Control Pilot
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the expansion of its automated work zone speed enforcement pilot, known as Safe Zones, to Interstate 65 in Lake County, beginning on or soon … [Read more...] about INDOT Announces Expansion of Worksite Speed Control Pilot
L3-AVs Conflict Risk Prediction in Highway Maintenance Areas Using the CatBoost Model and SHAP Method Explanation
The study focuses on takeover and conflict risk of Level 3 autonomous vehicles (L3-AVs) in highway maintenance areas. Analysis of autonomous vehicle collisions shows that many of them are related to … [Read more...] about L3-AVs Conflict Risk Prediction in Highway Maintenance Areas Using the CatBoost Model and SHAP Method Explanation
German Highways Safer Thanks to Construction Site Warnings
Kapsch TrafficCom and Autobahn GmbH have completed the first phase of a major Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) project aimed at enhancing motorway safety in Germany. As part of … [Read more...] about German Highways Safer Thanks to Construction Site Warnings
Towards Connected Smart Work Zones: Advancing Work Zone Management Through Improved Connectivity
Work zones play a key role in road and highway maintenance but can lead to significant risks to both drivers and workers. Smart Work Zones (SWZs) have emerged as a potential solution, offering … [Read more...] about Towards Connected Smart Work Zones: Advancing Work Zone Management Through Improved Connectivity