Work zone safety from a psychological perspective has received little attention in scientific literature. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the influence of roadwork characteristics and … [Read more...] about Effects of Roadwork Characteristics and Drivers’ Individual Differences on Speed Preferences in a Rural Work Zone
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Caltrans Work Zone Speed Reduction Initiative
In the last five years, over 3,000 people nationwide lost their lives in work zone collisions and more than 85 percent of them were the motoring public. Speed was a factor in 28 percent of those … [Read more...] about Caltrans Work Zone Speed Reduction Initiative
Video: Caltrans Launches Work Zone Speed Reduction Initiative
The California Department of Transportation announced three new safety initiatives on April 24 to improve highway work zone safety: lowering work zone speed limits, allowing more space between workers … [Read more...] about Video: Caltrans Launches Work Zone Speed Reduction Initiative
Influence of Work Zone Signage on Driver Speeding Behavior
Speeding in a work zone needs to be tackled effectively to enhance work zone safety. This study evaluates the influence of three different work zone signs—speed photo enforced signs, dynamic speed … [Read more...] about Influence of Work Zone Signage on Driver Speeding Behavior
TxDOT Task Force to Make Construction Zones Along I-10 Safer
The Texas Department of Transportation created a task force to help improve safety in a construction corridor between I-10 & 1604 to SH 46. The task force has come up with a list of possible … [Read more...] about TxDOT Task Force to Make Construction Zones Along I-10 Safer
Risk Factors Affecting Crash Injury Severity by Work Zone Area
Work zones include advance warning area, transition area, and activity area. The geometric, traffic control aspects, traffic operations, and driver’s maneuverability differ within each work zone area. … [Read more...] about Risk Factors Affecting Crash Injury Severity by Work Zone Area