The safety of work zone operations that require continuous movement for long periods of time such as pothole patching, weed spraying, and trash pick-up may be enhanced through the use of lead-follower … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Saving Lives With Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator Systems
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Countermeasures to Reduce Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) Crashes: A State-of-the-Art Review
To support worker and driver safety, this study conducted a comprehensive literature review to identify methods of enhancing TMA visibility, improving work zone configurations, and ensuring worker … [Read more...] about Countermeasures to Reduce Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) Crashes: A State-of-the-Art Review
Trust in Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuators: A Survey on Worker Perceptions
This poster provides a brief summary of the study conducted on worker‘s trust in Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuators. Research questions, survey methods, and results are discussed. … [Read more...] about Trust in Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuators: A Survey on Worker Perceptions
Truck Mounted Attenuators Protect Road Crews and Drivers in High-Speed Collisions
Truck mounted attenuators (TMAs) provide invaluable protection to road crews and drivers all over North America. They not only minimize property damage, but also prevent injury or even death. This … [Read more...] about Truck Mounted Attenuators Protect Road Crews and Drivers in High-Speed Collisions
Influence of the Median Opening Length on Driving Behaviors in the Crossover Work Zone—A Driving Simulation Study
Work zone safety has been a major concern for drivers and transportation agencies. Considering the severe consequences of crossover work zone crashes coupled with the limited literature on the median … [Read more...] about Influence of the Median Opening Length on Driving Behaviors in the Crossover Work Zone—A Driving Simulation Study
Development of Operation Guidelines for Leader–Follower Autonomous Maintenance Vehicles at Work Zone Locations
The rapid advancement of connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies, although possibly years away from wide application to the general public travel, are receiving attention from many state … [Read more...] about Development of Operation Guidelines for Leader–Follower Autonomous Maintenance Vehicles at Work Zone Locations