This research’s main goal is to improve the safety of work zones. It is commonly thought that work zones have a negative impact on the number of vehicle crashes. In addition to the high cost for … [Read more...] about Work Zone Crash Prediction Model and Characteristics Analysis
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Study on the Length of Median Opening in Expressway Reconstruction and Extension Work Zones
The opening length and influencing factors were studied aiming at the traffic of the two lanes at median opening section in expressway reconstruction and extension work zones. Based on the analysis of … [Read more...] about Study on the Length of Median Opening in Expressway Reconstruction and Extension Work Zones
Kentucky Testing Orange Striping to Improve Work Zone Safety
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is testing whether installing orange pavement markings to delineate a highway construction zone will improve safety for roadway workers and motorists alike. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Testing Orange Striping to Improve Work Zone Safety
Kentucky Tests Orange Striping for Work Zones
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet received the approval from the Federal Highway Administration to test the orange markings to determine how effective they are in terms of reducing accidents. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Tests Orange Striping for Work Zones
Lane Width Estimation in Work Zones Using LiDAR-Based Mobile Mapping Systems
Lane width evaluation is one of the crucial aspects in road safety inspection, especially in work zones where an arrow lane width can result in a reduced roadway capacity and also, increase the … [Read more...] about Lane Width Estimation in Work Zones Using LiDAR-Based Mobile Mapping Systems
Use of Blue Lights on Paving Equipment in Work Zones
Vehicle speed in work zones is a significant concern to ODOT and construction partners. Prior national research shows that law enforcement vehicles located within a work zone with active flashing blue … [Read more...] about Use of Blue Lights on Paving Equipment in Work Zones