Oldcastle Materials and ARTIS, LLC joined forces to develop an innovative work zone intrusion detection and alarm system. The system flashes LED lights and emits an audible alarm if an intrusion is … [Read more...] about Assessing Driver Understanding and Responses to a Visual and Audible Work Zone Intrusion Alarm System
Perception
Driver Comprehension of Lane Reduction Signage: Alternatives to the MUTCD W4-2 for Work Zones
Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. Inadequate driver comprehension of the existing U.S. standard lane … [Read more...] about Driver Comprehension of Lane Reduction Signage: Alternatives to the MUTCD W4-2 for Work Zones
Effects of Roadway Factors and Demographic Characteristics on Drivers’ Perceived Complexity of Simulated Roadway Videos
This study examined drivers’ perceived complexity of simulated roadway videos using a full factorial experimental design that featured high and low levels of five roadway factors: (1) work zone … [Read more...] about Effects of Roadway Factors and Demographic Characteristics on Drivers’ Perceived Complexity of Simulated Roadway Videos
Assessment of Drivers’ Visual Perception of Information Displayed in LED Traffic Signs at Road Construction Sites
This study investigated drivers' visual perception of information displayed in LED traffic signs under different levels of environmental luminance. Concerning the information displayed, the … [Read more...] about Assessment of Drivers’ Visual Perception of Information Displayed in LED Traffic Signs at Road Construction Sites
Evaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing
Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. A literature review prepared for this study found several previous … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing
Effect of Work Zone Lighting on Drivers’ Visual Performance and Perceptions of Glare
Nighttime crashes at work zones are major concerns for construction workers and motorists. Although in a majority of the U.S. states, department of transportation specifications for work zone lighting … [Read more...] about Effect of Work Zone Lighting on Drivers’ Visual Performance and Perceptions of Glare