The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) endorses the zipper merge technique to reduce traffic congestion and delays during lane closures on interstates. Despite common frustration among drivers … [Read more...] about ODOT: The Cars Zooming to the Orange Barrels Before Merging Are Doing It Right
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Exploring the Root Factors Impacting Work Zone Accidents: A Mixed-Methods Study
Work zones are vital for improving infrastructural utilities yet pose significant dangers for workers and drivers who are often unfamiliar with these areas. Prior research examined various aspects of … [Read more...] about Exploring the Root Factors Impacting Work Zone Accidents: A Mixed-Methods Study
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
Research Explores Safer Work Zones for Flaggers
Highway workers face significant dangers, exacerbated by erratic driver behavior in work zones. In response, agencies like the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) have pursued innovative … [Read more...] about Research Explores Safer Work Zones for Flaggers
Inhibitory Control Behavior of Novice and Experienced Drivers During Work Zone Intrusion: Functional Connectivity Analysis Using fNIRS
While driving is a mentally demanding task, driving on roads that include maintaining and repairing construction activities can heighten the complexity of this task. Within work zones, drivers may … [Read more...] about Inhibitory Control Behavior of Novice and Experienced Drivers During Work Zone Intrusion: Functional Connectivity Analysis Using fNIRS
Assessing the Impact of Construction Work Zone Layout on Traffic Safety: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Work zones for road construction, maintenance, and enhancement activities affect traffic safety and reduce road network efficiency. This study aims to investigate the effect of work zone layout on … [Read more...] about Assessing the Impact of Construction Work Zone Layout on Traffic Safety: A Driving Simulator Experiment