To achieve Vision Zero and eliminate all fatalities and severe injuries in road traffic, it is necessary to improve road safety for both road users and road workers. Accidents and incidents that occur … [Read more...] about Impact of Road Work Zones on Traffic Flow and Safety: A VISSIM-Based Analysis of Driving Behavior and Risk Factors
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Back-of-Queue Safety in Work Zones: Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Work zone queuing poses significant safety challenges, particularly on high-speed roadways where sudden congestion can lead to rear-end and secondary crashes. These two resources provide comprehensive … [Read more...] about Back-of-Queue Safety in Work Zones: Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Strategies for Reducing Back-of-Queue Collisions in Work Zones
This ten-page resource explores: Highlights the safety risks associated with work zone queuing and the importance of addressing back-of-queue crashes. Outlines strategies such as location … [Read more...] about Strategies for Reducing Back-of-Queue Collisions in Work Zones
Real-Time Conflict Prediction for Large Truck Merging in Mixed Traffic at Work Zone Lane Closures
Large trucks substantially contribute to work zone-related crashes, primarily due to their large size and blind spots. When approaching a work zone, large trucks often need to merge into an adjacent … [Read more...] about Real-Time Conflict Prediction for Large Truck Merging in Mixed Traffic at Work Zone Lane Closures
Safety and Mobility Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
The goal of this research was to quantify the mobility and safety impacts of different combinations of lane width and shy distance to the barrier for a given paved width in work zones. The research … [Read more...] about Safety and Mobility Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
Working Near Traffic – Work Zone End of Queue Study: Literature Review
To properly understand work zone End of Queue (EOQ) crashes, the associated issues, and potential treatments, a comprehensive review of literature and background materials was undertaken. This review … [Read more...] about Working Near Traffic – Work Zone End of Queue Study: Literature Review