Highway construction work zones are hazardous environments characterized by a dynamic and limited work space. A host of interactions between workers, passing commuter vehicles, and moving construction … [Read more...] about Active Work Zone Safety Using Emerging Technologies 2017
Intrusion Alarms
Highway Work Zone Intrusion Alert Systems Implementation Guide
Adopting new technology and innovation is vital for governmental entities to effectively conduct business for its citizens. One major challenge of capturing and realizing the multitude of benefits … [Read more...] about Highway Work Zone Intrusion Alert Systems Implementation Guide
Work Zone Intrusion Alert Technologies: Assessment and Practical Guidance
A work zone intrusion alert technology is a type of safety system that is used in a roadway work zone to alert field workers and secure time for them to escape when errant vehicles intrude into the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Alert Technologies: Assessment and Practical Guidance
Driver Responses to the AWARE Intrusion Alarm System
This study was conducted to assess how motorists approaching a simulated work zone with an AWARE alarm system would respond if the alarms are activated (and understand why they responded as they did), … [Read more...] about Driver Responses to the AWARE Intrusion Alarm System
Closed Course Performance Testing of the AWARE Intrusion Alarm System
Oldcastle Materials and ARTIS, LLC have joined forces to develop an innovative work zone intrusion detection and alarm system. This system has been named AWARE, for Advance Warning And Risk Evasion. … [Read more...] about Closed Course Performance Testing of the AWARE Intrusion Alarm System
Best Practices for Maximizing Driver Attention to Work Zone Warning Signs
Studies have shown that rear-end crashes in the advance warning area for a work zone are the most common type of work zone crashes. Driver inattention (or distraction) is reported as the most common … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Maximizing Driver Attention to Work Zone Warning Signs