A current concern in roadway construction is the behavior of drivers in response to the location and frequency of construction and permanent signage prior to and within the construction work zone. A … [Read more...] about Temporary Construction Signage: Driver Preferences for Work Zone Safety
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Driver Comprehension of Lane Reduction Signage: Alternatives to the MUTCD W4-2 for Work Zones
Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. Inadequate driver comprehension of the existing U.S. standard lane … [Read more...] about Driver Comprehension of Lane Reduction Signage: Alternatives to the MUTCD W4-2 for Work Zones
Validation of a Signalization Scheme for Road Works at a Roundabout (Simulator Study)
Safe work zones are very important to road authorities. The European Parliament emphasizes this and “Calls on the Commission to ensure that road work sites are made safer through guidelines for … [Read more...] about Validation of a Signalization Scheme for Road Works at a Roundabout (Simulator Study)
Using Smartphones to Deliver Effective In-Vehicle Work Zone Messages
This blog post provides a summary of what have been done with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) study on using smartphones to deliver in-vehicle work zone messages. … [Read more...] about Using Smartphones to Deliver Effective In-Vehicle Work Zone Messages
Evaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing
Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. A literature review prepared for this study found several previous … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing
Evaluation of Work Zone Split Traffic Symbol Sign
Effective signage that is easy to understand facilitates safe driving through a work zone. While the guidance for work zone signage in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is suitable … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Split Traffic Symbol Sign