The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced a data-sharing partnership with Waze, the free, real-time crowdsourced traffic and navigation app. Waze provides partners with real-time, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin DOT Joins Waze Connected Citizens Program
Mobile Applications
NEW! Work Zone Safety Application Suite Now Available!
The American Traffic Safety Services Association has just released the NEW Work Zone Safety Application Suite. Developed under the FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant for use on both iOS and Android smart … [Read more...] about NEW! Work Zone Safety Application Suite Now Available!
Using Bluetooth Low Energy Technology to Trigger In-Vehicle Messages at Work Zones
In order to reduce risky behaviour around work zones, this project examines the effectiveness of using in-vehicle messages to heighten drivers’ awareness of safety-critical and pertinent work zone … [Read more...] about Using Bluetooth Low Energy Technology to Trigger In-Vehicle Messages at Work Zones
Performance Measures of Smartphone Warning Messages in Work Zones and Intersections
Work zones and intersections are hot spots of conflict areas, leading to crashes. Though many efforts have been made to enhance the safety, there is little indication that the crashes in the two types … [Read more...] about Performance Measures of Smartphone Warning Messages in Work Zones and Intersections
VIDEO: A Dangerous Game … Playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in Road Construction Sites
The Pokemon Go game has caused some safety issues. Local Michigan traffic reporter Robb Westaby went out and conducted interviews to find out how many of these digital creatures could be found in … [Read more...] about VIDEO: A Dangerous Game … Playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in Road Construction Sites
Drivers’ Reaction of Warning Messages in Work Zone Termination Areas with Left Turn
Work zone crashes have always drawn public attention. A number of fatalities are recorded every year nationwide within work zone areas. Most existing countermeasures have been dedicated more to the … [Read more...] about Drivers’ Reaction of Warning Messages in Work Zone Termination Areas with Left Turn