The Federal Highway Administration recently approved the Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) feed developed by one.network. The WZDx feeds would include comprehensive data on planned work zone activity. … [Read more...] about FHWA Approves Work Zone Data Exchange Feed
Software
Evaluation of Current Technologies for Training, Web Apps, and New Technologies
This report details the activities conducted to assess the feasibility of using new technology tools for safety training. Utilizing established research studies, risk frameworks, and vendor … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Current Technologies for Training, Web Apps, and New Technologies
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
Accounting for Human-Related Unobserved Heterogeneity in the Safety Performance of Connected Vehicles: An Incorporation of Bayesian Hierarchical Negative Binomial Into Simulated Work Zone Warning Application
Connected Vehicle (CV) notifications enhance drivers' situational awareness, where, depending on traffic flow characteristics, CV drivers might require sufficient distance and time to adapt their … [Read more...] about Accounting for Human-Related Unobserved Heterogeneity in the Safety Performance of Connected Vehicles: An Incorporation of Bayesian Hierarchical Negative Binomial Into Simulated Work Zone Warning Application
Real-Time Work Zone Traffic Management via Unmanned Air Vehicles
Highway work zones are prone to traffic accidents when congestion and queues develop. Vehicle queues expand at a rate of 1 mile every 2 minutes. Back-of-queue, rear-end crashes are the most common … [Read more...] about Real-Time Work Zone Traffic Management via Unmanned Air Vehicles
Design and Construction of Site Roads
The purpose of the roads on construction sites, also referred to as site roads, is to enable unobstructed internal transport and timely supply of both the construction site and construction process … [Read more...] about Design and Construction of Site Roads