Connecticut has introduced a mandatory work zone safety course for new drivers in response to a rise in fatal incidents in highway work zones. The free online course, required for all learner’s permit … [Read more...] about New ‘Zone’ Rule Means Millions of Americans Now Forced to Take Extra Driving License Test After Spike in Deadly Crashes
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VR-WISE: VR Based Work Zone Immersive Simulation With Eye Tracking and Biometric Sensors for Capturing Driver’s Awareness
Safety in roadway work zones remains a major challenge: accidents often stem from unpredictable driver and worker behavior, underscoring the need to understand their interactions and perceptions. … [Read more...] about VR-WISE: VR Based Work Zone Immersive Simulation With Eye Tracking and Biometric Sensors for Capturing Driver’s Awareness
Predicting Injury Severity of Work Zone Crashes Along Florida Freeways
With increasing demand for capacity improvement, future highway construction, and the need for newer infrastructure, the United States is likely to experience more, longer duration, and longer … [Read more...] about Predicting Injury Severity of Work Zone Crashes Along Florida Freeways
Infrastructure Sensor-Enabled Vehicle Data Generation Using Multi-Sensor Fusion for Proactive Safety Applications at Work Zone
Infrastructure-based sensing and real-time trajectory generation hold significant promise for improving safety in high-risk roadway segments like work zones, yet practical deployments are hindered by … [Read more...] about Infrastructure Sensor-Enabled Vehicle Data Generation Using Multi-Sensor Fusion for Proactive Safety Applications at Work Zone
A Safety Alarm Device for Protecting Road Workers
At present, the personal safety of road workers mainly relies on placing warning objects such as traffic safety cones and tripods on the road to remind rear drivers to avoid hitting the road workers. … [Read more...] about A Safety Alarm Device for Protecting Road Workers
Evaluating Driver Response to Speed Feedback Trailers and Digital Speed Limit Signs Positioned Near the Work Area Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
A series of field evaluations were conducted within work zone lane closures on rural freeways in Michigan to determine 1) the optimal positioning of a speed feedback trailer (SFT) approaching an … [Read more...] about Evaluating Driver Response to Speed Feedback Trailers and Digital Speed Limit Signs Positioned Near the Work Area Within Freeway Construction Work Zones