Work zone area on roads is a critical component of road networks which concerns the safety of workers and passing by drivers. However, the passive speed reduction and lane changes caused by lane … [Read more...] about In-Vehicle Warnings for Work Zone and Related Rear-End Collisions: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Lane Closure
Optimization of Lane-Changing Advisory of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles at a Multi-Lane Work Zone
The work zone with lane closure will be an active bottleneck due to vehicles’ mandatory lane-changing conflicts. The emerging Connected Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technology provides opportunities for … [Read more...] about Optimization of Lane-Changing Advisory of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles at a Multi-Lane Work Zone
Estimating System and Traveler Costs Due to Lane Closures During Construction and Maintenance Operations
Lane closures are used to facilitate activities related to road construction and maintenance or operations. However, there are economic costs associated with lane closures and these may accrue to both … [Read more...] about Estimating System and Traveler Costs Due to Lane Closures During Construction and Maintenance Operations
FDOT Unveils Groundbreaking Statewide Lane Closure Notification System to Enhance Safety for Drivers and Roadway Workers
In partnership with the Florida Transportation Builders Association and one.network, the Florida Department of Transportation announced the official start of a one-year statewide technology pilot … [Read more...] about FDOT Unveils Groundbreaking Statewide Lane Closure Notification System to Enhance Safety for Drivers and Roadway Workers
Press Release: Florida DOT and one.network Launch First-of-its-Kind, Statewide Work Zone Safety Pilot Project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and one.network, an innovative road management software as a service technology provider, announced the launch of a major work zone safety pilot. The … [Read more...] about Press Release: Florida DOT and one.network Launch First-of-its-Kind, Statewide Work Zone Safety Pilot Project
Florida DOT Starts Lane Closure Notification Pilot Test
The Florida Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Florida Transportation Builders Association, recently activated a pilot program to test a new Lane Closure Notification System (LCNS). … [Read more...] about Florida DOT Starts Lane Closure Notification Pilot Test