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
Traffic Conflicts
Simulation Study of Freeway Work Zone Scenes for Autonomous Driving Using Simulink and PreScan
To solve the problem of high traffic accident rates in freeway work zones, an in-depth analysis of freeway work zone scenes under an autonomous driving environment was conducted, and traffic conflicts … [Read more...] about Simulation Study of Freeway Work Zone Scenes for Autonomous Driving Using Simulink and PreScan
Evaluating Traffic Conflicts and Crash Risk in Nighttime Maintenance Operation Areas of Highways Using Vehicles’ Trajectory Data
Highway pavement maintenance operations are increasingly conducted at night, when lane reduction combined with the complexity of nighttime conditions elevates driving risks within maintenance … [Read more...] about Evaluating Traffic Conflicts and Crash Risk in Nighttime Maintenance Operation Areas of Highways Using Vehicles’ Trajectory Data
Safety and Operational Impacts of Different Autonomous Vehicle Operations on Freeway Work Zones
The emergence of new Connected and Autonomous Technology (CAT) has led to significant enhancements in operational efficiency and safety within the realm of transportation. Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) … [Read more...] about Safety and Operational Impacts of Different Autonomous Vehicle Operations on Freeway Work Zones
A Traffic Conflict Risk Assessment Model for Highway Construction Zones Based on Trajectory Data
Highway construction zones present substantial safety challenges due to their dynamic and unpredictable traffic conditions. With the rising number of highway projects, limited accident data during … [Read more...] about A Traffic Conflict Risk Assessment Model for Highway Construction Zones Based on Trajectory Data
Dynamic Risk Assessment and Control Framework for Work Zone and Its First Implementation Under Simulation Environment
The number of road maintenance operations in China is increasing. Work zones can interfere with everyday driving and bring significant safety hazards to the throughput vehicles and construction … [Read more...] about Dynamic Risk Assessment and Control Framework for Work Zone and Its First Implementation Under Simulation Environment