The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) hosted its annual State Equipment Operators Roadeo on June 5 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, highlighting employee expertise in vehicle operation … [Read more...] about MDOT State Equipment Operators Roadeo Winners Announced
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Nebraska DOT Holds 2025 Snowplow Roadeo Contest
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) recently hosted the 2025 Snowplow Roadeo at the Nebraska Safety Center in Kearney, showcasing the skills and safety expertise of snowplow operators … [Read more...] about Nebraska DOT Holds 2025 Snowplow Roadeo Contest
Use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices
This 2025 update to the Guidance on the Use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs), developed by ATSSA under a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Work Zone Safety Grant, replaces the … [Read more...] about Use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices
Simulation Study of Freeway Work Zone Scenes for Autonomous Driving Using Simulink and PreScan
To solve the problem of high traffic accident rates in freeway work zones, an in-depth analysis of freeway work zone scenes under an autonomous driving environment was conducted, and traffic conflicts … [Read more...] about Simulation Study of Freeway Work Zone Scenes for Autonomous Driving Using Simulink and PreScan
Reducing Liability in Urban Work Zones by Quantifying Risks and Enhancing Layout Design and Regulations
Few researchers have investigated work zone layout design, noting that it does not adequately mitigate the risks associated with lane-changing behaviors. This gap may create unsafe conditions and … [Read more...] about Reducing Liability in Urban Work Zones by Quantifying Risks and Enhancing Layout Design and Regulations
Estimating Safety Benefit of In-Vehicle Work Zone Safety Technology Alerts: A Counterfactual Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach
Work Zone Safety Technologies (WSTs) have exhibited great potential to improve road work zone safety by detecting safety risks and providing warnings to drivers and workers involved. Yet, it remains … [Read more...] about Estimating Safety Benefit of In-Vehicle Work Zone Safety Technology Alerts: A Counterfactual Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach