Perceiving and navigating through work zones is challenging and under-explored, even with major strides in self-driving research. An important reason is the lack of open datasets for developing new … [Read more...] about ROADWork Dataset: Learning to Recognize, Observe, Analyze and Drive Through Work Zones
Traffic Control Devices
Illinois Expressway Signs Warn of Photo-Enforced Speed Limits, but Cameras Are Out of Commission
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans to deploy speed enforcement trucks with photo-enforced cameras to Chicago-area highways. Currently, speed cameras are inactive on expressways, … [Read more...] about Illinois Expressway Signs Warn of Photo-Enforced Speed Limits, but Cameras Are Out of Commission
Organization of Safe Traffic During Repair Works
This article discusses traffic safety issues on repaired sections of highways and provides recommendations for eliminating problems that have arisen. … [Read more...] about Organization of Safe Traffic During Repair Works
AASHTO Issues New MUTCD Paperback Version
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has released a paperback version of the 11th edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and … [Read more...] about AASHTO Issues New MUTCD Paperback Version
Work-Zone Safety Overview for Managers and Lead Workers
This two-hour seminar provides an overview of basic traffic control and safety procedures for short-term work zones. The latest in traffic control devices and safety devices are presented, including … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Safety Overview for Managers and Lead Workers
Seeing Orange and White Lines on the Freeway? Here’s What They Mean
Transportation officials in Southern California are piloting a new strategy to improve safety in construction zones by using orange and white lane striping. Initiated in late 2021 on the 5 Freeway in … [Read more...] about Seeing Orange and White Lines on the Freeway? Here’s What They Mean