Even though Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA)/Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuators (ATMA) and traffic control devices are increasingly used in mobile work zones to enhance safety, work zone collisions … [Read more...] about Toward an Automated, Proactive Safety Warning System Development for Truck Mounted Attenuators in Mobile Work Zones
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Advancing Safety in Short-Term Utility Work Zones: Assessing the Role of Work Zone Intrusion Alert Technologies (WZIATs)
Work zone safety is significantly impacted by vehicle intrusions, which are challenging incidents to control. Although the Federal Highway Administration and US state transportation agencies have … [Read more...] about Advancing Safety in Short-Term Utility Work Zones: Assessing the Role of Work Zone Intrusion Alert Technologies (WZIATs)
Integrating Domain Knowledge With Deep Learning Model for Automated Worker Activity Classification in Mobile Work Zones
Accurate classification of workers’ activity is critical to ensure the safety and productivity of construction projects. Previous studies in this area are mostly focused on building construction … [Read more...] about Integrating Domain Knowledge With Deep Learning Model for Automated Worker Activity Classification in Mobile Work Zones
Improved Temporary Traffic Control Guidance for Mobile Operations on Two-Lane Roadways
The objective of this research was to develop guidance for improving safety at mobile operations on two-lane roadways. One of the most significant hazards to workers performing mobile operations is … [Read more...] about Improved Temporary Traffic Control Guidance for Mobile Operations on Two-Lane Roadways
Study: Self-Driving Trucks Can Boost Work Zone Safety
A study conducted by the University of Missouri underscores the potential of using self-driving trucks as follower vehicles to enhance safety in highway work zones. Henry Brown, a research engineer at … [Read more...] about Study: Self-Driving Trucks Can Boost Work Zone Safety
Engineers Assess Self-Driving Vehicles to Reduce Mobile Work Zone Injuries
A team of researchers from Mizzou Engineering has investigated the potential of using self-driving trucks as follower vehicles in mobile work zones to mitigate worker injuries. Henry Brown, a research … [Read more...] about Engineers Assess Self-Driving Vehicles to Reduce Mobile Work Zone Injuries