Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their … [Read more...] about Work Zone Designer Series – Traffic Management and Safety During Winter Construction
Planning and Design
Identification of National Work Zone Safety Objectives and Activities: Summary Report
This summary report documents the results of an effort to develop a list of needs, objectives, and activities for enhancing safety in and around work zones nationally. The report aims to assist … [Read more...] about Identification of National Work Zone Safety Objectives and Activities: Summary Report
Michigan Department of Transportation Permission to Experiment – 6(09)-35 (E): Driveway Assistance Device, Contract ID 77024-130024
The purpose of this report is to present the results of the deployment of Driveway Assistance Devices (DADs) as part of a temporary signal system on M-19 in St. Clair County. The project is part of … [Read more...] about Michigan Department of Transportation Permission to Experiment – 6(09)-35 (E): Driveway Assistance Device, Contract ID 77024-130024
Signal Processing and Alert Logic Evaluation for IoT–Based Work Zone Proximity Safety System
Construction projects are dynamic by nature because of continuously moving resources such as heavy equipment and workers. This nature necessarily results in proximity hazards, especially on a … [Read more...] about Signal Processing and Alert Logic Evaluation for IoT–Based Work Zone Proximity Safety System
Data-Driven Work Zone Performance Evaluation Workshop
The Federal Highway Administration hosted a 4-hour virtual workshop to bring State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) together to collaborate on the state-of-practice and innovations in conducting … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Work Zone Performance Evaluation Workshop
Discovering Factors That Influence the Use of Augmented Reality for Communication on Active Highway Construction Sites
The construction industry requires effective communication between project stakeholders in various locations. This communication can be facilitated by in-person site visits or phone calls. However, … [Read more...] about Discovering Factors That Influence the Use of Augmented Reality for Communication on Active Highway Construction Sites