National Highways has selected three innovative proposals utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate traffic disruptions caused by roadworks. These winning ideas, chosen from a pool of … [Read more...] about National Highways Trials AI to Ease Roadwork Problems
Perception
Using Eye-Tracking for Traffic Control Signage Design at Highway Work Zone
This paper discusses the application of Eye Tracking (ET) technologies for researchers to understand a driver’s perception of signage at the highway work zone. Combining ET within a screen-based … [Read more...] about Using Eye-Tracking for Traffic Control Signage Design at Highway Work Zone
Wearable Technology for Highway Maintenance and Operation Safety: A Survey of Workers’ Perception and Preferences
Securing the safety of highway work zones is one of the most pressing issues in the highway maintenance and operation community. Recent studies have indicated that highway workers keep suffering from … [Read more...] about Wearable Technology for Highway Maintenance and Operation Safety: A Survey of Workers’ Perception and Preferences
A Simulation Study of Passing Drivers’ Responses to the Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuator System in Road Maintenance
The Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) system is a lead-follower vehicle system based on autonomous driving and connected vehicle technologies. The lead truck performs maintenance tasks on the … [Read more...] about A Simulation Study of Passing Drivers’ Responses to the Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuator System in Road Maintenance
The Visual Behavior and Performance of Young Drivers in Construction Zones and Nighttime Driving
Teens and young drivers are overrepresented in motor vehicle accidents. From the years 1999 to 2019, the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24 involved motor vehicle traffic. … [Read more...] about The Visual Behavior and Performance of Young Drivers in Construction Zones and Nighttime Driving
Significant Factors That Influence the Use and Non-Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Construction Sites—Supervisors’ Perspective
Various factors can influence the use/non-use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among construction workers. This paper investigates the significant factors that influence the use and non-use of … [Read more...] about Significant Factors That Influence the Use and Non-Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Construction Sites—Supervisors’ Perspective