Virginia has seen an annual increase in truck mounted attenuator (TMA) crashes since 2015. These have primarily been struck-from-behind crashes during mobile operations. The objective of this project … [Read more...] about Strategies to Reduce Truck Mounted Attenuator Crashes
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Guidelines for the Use of Truck-Mounted Attenuators in Incident Response
Use of truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs) improves responder and road user safety around incident sites. The Guidelines for the Use of Truck-Mounted Attenuators in Incident Response are intended to … [Read more...] about Guidelines for the Use of Truck-Mounted Attenuators in Incident Response
Design of an Alternative Work Zone Attenuator Device
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) currently uses dump-trucks as shadow vehicles to mount crash attenuators in a work zone. When used in work zones, these dump trucks may become damaged … [Read more...] about Design of an Alternative Work Zone Attenuator Device
Study: Self-Driving Trucks Can Boost Work Zone Safety
A study conducted by the University of Missouri underscores the potential of using self-driving trucks as follower vehicles to enhance safety in highway work zones. Henry Brown, a research engineer at … [Read more...] about Study: Self-Driving Trucks Can Boost Work Zone Safety
Ford Envisions Just the Perfect Work Zone Traffic Management System
Ford has proposed an inventive solution to streamline traffic flow through work zones by introducing synchronized work zone traffic management systems and methods. The concept involves utilizing … [Read more...] about Ford Envisions Just the Perfect Work Zone Traffic Management System
TRB: More Needed for Highway Work Zone Safety
This article highlights a recent blog post by the Transportation Research Board re-emphasizing the need for extensive research, planning, and technological advancements to enhance the safety of … [Read more...] about TRB: More Needed for Highway Work Zone Safety