Construction work zones (CWZ) present safety challenges because of speeding, distracted driving, and improper lane changes. The objective of this research was to enhance CWZ communication and safety … [Read more...] about Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface
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Reducing Liability in Urban Work Zones by Quantifying Risks and Enhancing Layout Design and Regulations
Few researchers have investigated work zone layout design, noting that it does not adequately mitigate the risks associated with lane-changing behaviors. This gap may create unsafe conditions and … [Read more...] about Reducing Liability in Urban Work Zones by Quantifying Risks and Enhancing Layout Design and Regulations
Investigating the Impact of Surrounding Vehicles on Merging Location Choice in Work Zones
Taper areas, where most merging events take place in work zones, have the highest crash probability within a work zone. To understand the factors contributing to the choice of merging location in work … [Read more...] about Investigating the Impact of Surrounding Vehicles on Merging Location Choice in Work Zones
Work-Zone Safety Analysis: Evaluating Rear-End Crash Risk With Extreme Value Theory
This research paper addresses the critical issue of work-zone safety, specifically focusing on the transition area where one or more lanes are reduced, leading to merging operations. Given the limited … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Safety Analysis: Evaluating Rear-End Crash Risk With Extreme Value Theory
Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data
Work zone control strategies, such as taper length and transverse rumble strips, have the potential to significantly impact traffic operations and safety. The performance of these strategies is often … [Read more...] about Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data
Safety Assessment of Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control Truck Platooning on Freeway Work Zones
Freeway work zones, particularly in merging areas, experience serious traffic safety and operational difficulties. The advent of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), capable of complex maneuvers … [Read more...] about Safety Assessment of Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control Truck Platooning on Freeway Work Zones