The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) seek to provide high quality infrastructure that meets or exceeds the desired quality standards crucial for … [Read more...] about Inspection Technologies for Construction and Maintenance of Highway Infrastructure – Review and Analysis
Mathematical Models
Accounting for Work Zone Disruptions in Traffic Flow Forecasting
Traffic speed forecasting is an important task in intelligent transportation system management. The objective of much of the current computational research is to minimize the difference between … [Read more...] about Accounting for Work Zone Disruptions in Traffic Flow Forecasting
Augmented Reality Could Make Work Zones Safer—If the Tech Works for the Workers
This article explores the potential of augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance roadway worker safety, focusing on a study led by University of Minnesota researcher Nichole Morris. The study … [Read more...] about Augmented Reality Could Make Work Zones Safer—If the Tech Works for the Workers
Mixed-Method Usability Investigation of ARROWS: Augmented Reality for Roadway Work Zone Safety
This article explores the usability and user experience challenges of ARROWS, a novel augmented reality (AR) and wearable technology (WT) safety system for roadway work zones, an area with limited … [Read more...] about Mixed-Method Usability Investigation of ARROWS: Augmented Reality for Roadway Work Zone Safety
A Multimodal Material Route Planning Problem Considering Key Processes at Work Zones
With the continuous development of large-scale engineering projects such as construction projects, relief support, and large-scale relocation in various countries, engineering logistics has attracted … [Read more...] about A Multimodal Material Route Planning Problem Considering Key Processes at Work Zones
Work Zone Safety: Benchmarking Studies Between Virtual Reality-based Traffic Co-simulation Platform and Real Work-Zones
virtuThe need for improvements in roadway work zone safety becomes increasingly pressing, with continuous accidents/incidents reporting around a thousand fatalities in the United States in 2021 alone. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Benchmarking Studies Between Virtual Reality-based Traffic Co-simulation Platform and Real Work-Zones