Freeway work zones with lane closures can cause traffic disruption and congestion with increased travel time, safety risks, and emissions. Variable speed limit (VSL) control has been widely studied to … [Read more...] about Variable Speed Limits Control for Smart Work Zone With Connected Vehicles
Using ITS in Work Zones
Enhancing Work Zone Safety: A Psychological and Behavioral Analysis of Anti-Tailgating Strategies Using Dynamic Message Signs and Fixed Warning Signs
Rear-end collisions in work zones, particularly those resulting from tailgating, pose a significant safety challenge that has not been adequately addressed in road safety research. Existing studies … [Read more...] about Enhancing Work Zone Safety: A Psychological and Behavioral Analysis of Anti-Tailgating Strategies Using Dynamic Message Signs and Fixed Warning Signs
Tesla Autopilot Through Constructions: Investigating the Effect of On-Road Partially Automated Driving Through Construction Zones
Partially-automated driving systems are designed to control the vehicle’s speed and acceleration without input from the human driver on the condition that the driver maintains alertness. These systems … [Read more...] about Tesla Autopilot Through Constructions: Investigating the Effect of On-Road Partially Automated Driving Through Construction Zones
Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data
Work zone control strategies, such as taper length and transverse rumble strips, have the potential to significantly impact traffic operations and safety. The performance of these strategies is often … [Read more...] about Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data
Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Work Zones: A Guide
Work zones may present imminent safety hazards for roadway workers as well as passing motorists due to several factors, including driver distraction, changes in traffic patterns, narrowed rights of … [Read more...] about Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Work Zones: A Guide
A Cooperative Lane-Change Behaviour Evaluation for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles in Road Work Zones Environments
The mobility and safety benefits of Connected and Automated vehicles (CAVs) are an ongoing area of research. While several studies demonstrate the advantages of CAVs, there remains a gap in … [Read more...] about A Cooperative Lane-Change Behaviour Evaluation for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles in Road Work Zones Environments