The million-dollar Safelane project is developing a wireless defense system, Intellicone, using ‘intelligent’ traffic cones and alarm sounders, to give workers prompt warnings of vehicle intrusions. … [Read more...] about Wireless Sensors in Traffic Cones to Protect Workers
Intrusion Alarms
Creating Smarter Work Zones
Roadway work zones are necessary to maintain the transportation network for mobility, safety, and productivity. Various technological tools are available to help transportation professionals … [Read more...] about Creating Smarter Work Zones
Eradicating Work Zone Danger
New safety systems for highway work zones are helping to reduce deaths and injuries in the United States, while much work is being done in Europe to improve work zone safety. This article discusses … [Read more...] about Eradicating Work Zone Danger
‘Screaming’ Motorway Traffic Cones to Protect Workers
Traffic cones with built-in alarm were unveiled by the Highways Agency near Perry Barr in Birmingham. Those cones will be used on motorways across England to protect road workers by alerting them to … [Read more...] about ‘Screaming’ Motorway Traffic Cones to Protect Workers
Evaluation of Innovative Traffic Safety Devices at Short-Term Work Zones
The objective of this study was to investigate and evaluate the usage and effectiveness of innovative traffic control devices that can be used in short-term work zones. Any device to be used in … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Innovative Traffic Safety Devices at Short-Term Work Zones
Work Zone Intrusion Alarm Effectiveness
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) commissioned a study to evaluate how effective a work zone safety device known as the “SonoBlaster! ® Work Zone Intrusion Alarm” would be in … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Alarm Effectiveness