Work zones have critical effects on traffic safety and efficiency. Previous researchers have developed lots of merge strategies to regulate drivers’ behaviours, which can be divided into early merge … [Read more...] about Study of Improved Signal-Based Merge Strategy in Work Zone Areas Based on Cellular Automata Simulation
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Stiffening Guidance for Temporary Concrete Barrier Systems in Work Zone and Construction Situations
Portable concrete barrier (PCB) systems are utilized in many situations, including placement adjacent to vertical drop-offs, work zones, and construction areas. Free-standing PCB systems are known to … [Read more...] about Stiffening Guidance for Temporary Concrete Barrier Systems in Work Zone and Construction Situations
Effective Signing Strategies and Signal Displays for Work Zone Driveway Assistance Devices
Work zones that include a single lane closure on a two-lane, two-way roadway present unique traffic control challenges. In these situations, traffic regulators (i.e., flaggers or temporary traffic … [Read more...] about Effective Signing Strategies and Signal Displays for Work Zone Driveway Assistance Devices
TRB Webinar: Saving Lives With Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator Systems
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
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