Work zones (WZs) are among the most hazardous roadway environments due to restricted geometry, temporary traffic control, and increased driver workload, which often lead to speeding and elevated crash … [Read more...] about Strategies for Improved Driver Behavior Within Work Zones
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The Safety Zone Episode 4 – Safe Teen Driving in Work Zones
On this episode of the Safety Zone Podcast, the speakers discuss Safe Teen Driving in Work Zone programs and how you can implement them in your state. … [Read more...] about The Safety Zone Episode 4 – Safe Teen Driving in Work Zones
Driver Comprehension of Driveway Assistance Devices for Work Zones: Evidence from a Nationwide Survey
Driveway assistance devices (DADs) provide traffic control at low-volume access points on one-lane, two-way work zones without the need for flaggers. Interim approval for the optional use of DAD at … [Read more...] about Driver Comprehension of Driveway Assistance Devices for Work Zones: Evidence from a Nationwide Survey
The Effect of Advance Warning Systems on Headway Distributions in High-Speed Work Zones
In work zone traffic management, warning systems provide road users with real-time traffic conditions through messages or signals. This process aims to adjust driver speeds and headway distribution to … [Read more...] about The Effect of Advance Warning Systems on Headway Distributions in High-Speed Work Zones
Examining Driving Behaviours in Response to Critical Scenarios and In-Vehicle Intrusion Alerts in Road Work Zones: A Virtual Reality Study
Work zone intrusion prediction is vital for enhancing the efficacy of road work zone safety systems and preventing intrusion accidents. However, false alarms have been identified as one of the major … [Read more...] about Examining Driving Behaviours in Response to Critical Scenarios and In-Vehicle Intrusion Alerts in Road Work Zones: A Virtual Reality Study
Modeling Drivers in Route Diversion Behavior During Congestion: A Pilot Study
This study investigates factors influencing drivers' decisions to divert their routes in response to congestion and delays on coastal road networks. Key variables examined include information-seeking … [Read more...] about Modeling Drivers in Route Diversion Behavior During Congestion: A Pilot Study