This study evaluates the effectiveness of in-vehicle safety countermeasures in reducing injury risk for TMA (Truck-Mounted Attenuator) truck occupants during collisions. With increasing incidents … [Read more...] about TMA Truck Safety
Traffic Control Devices
Design and Testing of MASH TL-3 Anchored Precast Narrow Base Roadside Concrete Barrier
This paper presents the design and development of an anchored precast portable concrete barrier (PCB) with narrow base for the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT … [Read more...] about Design and Testing of MASH TL-3 Anchored Precast Narrow Base Roadside Concrete Barrier
Exploring the Feasibility and Sensitivity of Deep Reinforcement Learning Controlled Traffic Signals in Bidirectional Two-Lane Road Work Zones
Reconstruction of bidirectional two-lane roads typically necessitates closing one lane, with traffic signal control (TSC) implemented to prevent direct conflicts between opposing traffic flows. First, … [Read more...] about Exploring the Feasibility and Sensitivity of Deep Reinforcement Learning Controlled Traffic Signals in Bidirectional Two-Lane Road Work Zones
MASH Crashworthiness of Work Zone Devices and Breakaway Luminaire Poles
This thesis presents a study on the crashworthiness of two commonly-used roadside safety devices: Type II barricades and luminaire poles supported by TB1-17 transformer bases. The first part focuses … [Read more...] about MASH Crashworthiness of Work Zone Devices and Breakaway Luminaire Poles
German Highways Safer Thanks to Construction Site Warnings
Kapsch TrafficCom and Autobahn GmbH have completed the first phase of a major Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) project aimed at enhancing motorway safety in Germany. As part of … [Read more...] about German Highways Safer Thanks to Construction Site Warnings
Work Zone Safe
Work Zone Safe offers free, online courses designed to educate teen drivers on safely navigating roadway work zones and sharing the road with first responders. These courses aim to reduce teen driving … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safe