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
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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
MnDOT to Guide Visually Impaired Through Work Zones with an App
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is developing an app to assist the visually impaired to get around and help them avoid construction sites. The app is currently in the functional testing … [Read more...] about MnDOT to Guide Visually Impaired Through Work Zones with an App
Improving Work-Zone Safety for Visually Impaired Pedestrians
To help blind or visually impaired pedestrians navigate sidewalks and intersections affected by road construction safety, University of Minnesota researchers have developed a smartphone app under a … [Read more...] about Improving Work-Zone Safety for Visually Impaired Pedestrians
New App Helps the Visually Impaired Navigate Work Zones
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has funded a University of Minnesota research to develop a smartphone application that will help the visually impaired pedestrians navigate through … [Read more...] about New App Helps the Visually Impaired Navigate Work Zones