Traffic Control Devices
CDOT Is Piloting Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuators to Enhance Safety for Road Crews
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is piloting autonomous truck-mounted attenuators (ATMAs) to improve work zone safety for road crews. These self-driving crash cushion trucks follow … [Read more...] about CDOT Is Piloting Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuators to Enhance Safety for Road Crews
Self-Driving CDOT Crash Truck Protects Highway Workers
Highway work zones are among the most dangerous environments for road workers, with thousands of fatalities and injuries occurring nationwide each year. To reduce risk, the Colorado Department of … [Read more...] about Self-Driving CDOT Crash Truck Protects Highway Workers
Audible Alert and TMA Lighting
Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) are designed to mitigate crash severity. Currently, TMA drivers rely on visual checks via driving mirrors to manually trigger warnings thus placing the duty on … [Read more...] about Audible Alert and TMA Lighting
From Chaos to Order: Evaluating Behavior-Driven Road Sign Strategies in Work Zone Management
Road construction significantly impacts traffic dynamics, often causing severe congestion, reduced speeds, and elevated accident risks due to lane closures and merging bottlenecks. This study employs … [Read more...] about From Chaos to Order: Evaluating Behavior-Driven Road Sign Strategies in Work Zone Management