In Sweden there is an on-going process to formulate a national standard regulating the design of temporary traffic control devices used on pedestrian and bicycle paths. This paper presents results … [Read more...] about Crash Tests to Evaluate the Design of Temporary Traffic Control Devices for Increased Safety of Cyclists at Road Works
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Inferring the Causal Effect of Work Zones on Crashes: Methodology and a Case Study
The increasing number of crashes occurring in work zones has received considerable attention in recent years. Previous studies have mainly focused on associations between work zone configurations and … [Read more...] about Inferring the Causal Effect of Work Zones on Crashes: Methodology and a Case Study
A Big Data Based Safety Risk Classification Model of Construction Workers for Construction Site Safety Management
The construction industry has been blamed for her high accident occurrence rate, compared with any other industries. The construction safety has drawn major attention of the government world-wide. The … [Read more...] about A Big Data Based Safety Risk Classification Model of Construction Workers for Construction Site Safety Management
Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
This is a self-paced training course. The training has two sections, a required and an optional section. Introduction and Overview (required) Part 1 – Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management … [Read more...] about Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
An Optimization Model for Highway Work Zones Considering Safety, Mobility, and Project Cost
Highway Work Zones (HWZs) are associated with significant adverse impacts on safety, mobility, and work costs. The objective of this paper is two-fold: First, to quantify the impacts of HWZs on … [Read more...] about An Optimization Model for Highway Work Zones Considering Safety, Mobility, and Project Cost
States Experiment With Orange Highway Striping in Work Zones
California traffic engineers are experimenting with orange striping to see if it improves safety in work zones. Previous experiments with orange striping in other states have had mixed results. … [Read more...] about States Experiment With Orange Highway Striping in Work Zones