Snowplow Trucks (SPTs) work under extremely challenging conditions, typically traveling at lower speeds compared with other vehicles. Because of reduced speeds and poor visibility, a major safety … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Intensity of Green Warning Light for Snowplow Trucks Using CIELAB Color Space
Traffic Control Devices
Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface
Construction work zones (CWZ) present safety challenges because of speeding, distracted driving, and improper lane changes. The objective of this research was to enhance CWZ communication and safety … [Read more...] about Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface
A Safety Service Patrol Case Study in the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Message Boards to Promote Move-Over Behavior
Move over, slow down laws have been enacted in all 50 U.S. states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, to make safety service patrol (SSP) personnel safer. Emergency vehicle lighting and … [Read more...] about A Safety Service Patrol Case Study in the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Message Boards to Promote Move-Over Behavior
Temporary Traffic Control Technologies for One-Lane, Two-Way Operations
As part of the FHWA-sponsored ATSSA Work Zone Safety Grant, this publication showcases temporary traffic control technologies designed to enhance safety and efficiency for one-lane, two-way operations … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control Technologies for One-Lane, Two-Way Operations
Highway Workers’ Perception of Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator: A Case Study in Indiana’s DOT
Highway maintenance operations have been associated with high rates of crashes, leading to workers’ injuries and fatalities. To protect the state Department of Transportation (DOT)’s maintenance … [Read more...] about Highway Workers’ Perception of Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator: A Case Study in Indiana’s DOT
Modeling and Operational Performance Evaluation of Driveway Assistance Devices for Lane Closures on Two-Lane Highway Work Zones
Lane closures on two-lane highways due to work zone activities negatively impact traffic operational performance. In addition, traffic from access points (e.g., commercial and residential driveways or … [Read more...] about Modeling and Operational Performance Evaluation of Driveway Assistance Devices for Lane Closures on Two-Lane Highway Work Zones