Cell phone use while driving is one of the most common distracted driving behaviors among young adults, leading to fatal crashes. However, limited research has explored this topic particularly in the … [Read more...] about The Salience of Highway Work Zone Safety and Cell Phone Use Among US Young Adults: Formative Evaluation for Future Campaign Development
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Public Sentiment Analysis of Roadway Work Zones Using Social Media Data and Machine Learning Models
The construction and maintenance of roadway infrastructure contribute positively to social and economic development and improve traffic safety. However, roadway work zones (WZs) present safety issues … [Read more...] about Public Sentiment Analysis of Roadway Work Zones Using Social Media Data and Machine Learning Models
Behavioral Science Can Increase Zipper Merge Usage
Research demonstrates that zipper merges (or late merges) are safer and faster than a traditional early merge under heavy traffic conditions. However, in implementation, zipper merges can be less … [Read more...] about Behavioral Science Can Increase Zipper Merge Usage
Illinois DOT Launches New Multimedia Safety Campaign
The Illinois Department of Transportation is launching “It’s Not a Game,” a multimedia safety campaign aimed at helping reduce injuries and fatalities associated with bicycles, motorcycles, … [Read more...] about Illinois DOT Launches New Multimedia Safety Campaign
CDOT Launches COtrip Planner App With Real-Time Road, Traffic Conditions
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched a new version of its travel website, COtrip.org, and planned to launch the COtrip Planner mobile app on October 1. This article introduces … [Read more...] about CDOT Launches COtrip Planner App With Real-Time Road, Traffic Conditions
ODOT Pleads With Public After 12th Work Zone Crash Since February
Staff at the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) took to Facebook to remind the public to slow down, move over, and pay attentions in work zones after a tractor-trailer crashed into the back of a … [Read more...] about ODOT Pleads With Public After 12th Work Zone Crash Since February