The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) showcases Edmond "Ed" Garner's extensive experience and commitment as a specialty bridge maintenance foreman in their latest "Day in the Life" … [Read more...] about SCDOT Video Highlights Bridge Maintenance Work
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Study: Self-Driving Trucks Can Boost Work Zone Safety
A study conducted by the University of Missouri underscores the potential of using self-driving trucks as follower vehicles to enhance safety in highway work zones. Henry Brown, a research engineer at … [Read more...] about Study: Self-Driving Trucks Can Boost Work Zone Safety
Safe and Effective Temporary Traffic Control for Mobile Operations on Two-Lane Roadways
Mobile operations can either move continuously along the roadway as during most striping operations, or intermittently as during a pothole patching operation. Mobile operations on two-lane roadways … [Read more...] about Safe and Effective Temporary Traffic Control for Mobile Operations on Two-Lane Roadways
Robot Mowers Lighten Workload, Increase Safety
This article explores the integration of robot mowers into the landscape maintenance operations of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), focusing on their deployment in District 6. … [Read more...] about Robot Mowers Lighten Workload, Increase Safety
Influence of Autonomous and Partially Autonomous Vehicles on Minnesota Roads
This project focuses on experimental tests of the performance characteristics of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on highways and local roads in Minnesota. The project provides detailed data characterizing … [Read more...] about Influence of Autonomous and Partially Autonomous Vehicles on Minnesota Roads
Autonomous Vehicles: Implications for Winter Maintenance, Work Zones, and Traffic Flow
This article explores the impact of partially autonomous vehicles (AVs) on Minnesota roads, with a focus on winter conditions and work zones. Led by Professor Rajesh Rajamani, researchers utilized … [Read more...] about Autonomous Vehicles: Implications for Winter Maintenance, Work Zones, and Traffic Flow