Although there have been efforts to achieve the zero deaths on horizontal construction projects, undesired crashes within work zones continue to happen, highlighting the need for continuous studies on … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Behavioral Analysis With Integration of VR and Hardware in the Loop (HIL)
Traffic Simulation
Management of Connected and Automated Vehicle Disengagements in the Proximity of Work Zones
Work zones (WZ) incur profound impacts in the safety, mobility and environmental realms. Researchers and transportation agencies have exerted significant efforts in mitigating their adverse impacts … [Read more...] about Management of Connected and Automated Vehicle Disengagements in the Proximity of Work Zones
How Does the Value of Time Influence Road User Costs During Work Zone Closures? A Case Study in El Paso, Texas, Using Simulation-Based Modeling Methods
It is becoming standard practice for many departments of transportation (DOTs) to use incentive/disincentive clauses (also known as road user costs) with contractors to stay on or ahead of schedule. … [Read more...] about How Does the Value of Time Influence Road User Costs During Work Zone Closures? A Case Study in El Paso, Texas, Using Simulation-Based Modeling Methods
Influence Range and Traffic Risk Analysis of Moving Work Zones on Urban Roads
There is a body of literature on the influence range and traffic risk of fixed work zones. However, relatively few studies have examined the effect of ubiquitous moving operating vehicles, such as … [Read more...] about Influence Range and Traffic Risk Analysis of Moving Work Zones on Urban Roads
Development of a Virtual-Reality Based Immersive and Integrated Traffic Simulation Platform for Studying Traffic Work Zone Safety Problems
Although there have been efforts to achieve the zero deaths on horizontal construction projects, undesired crashes within work zones continue to happen, highlighting the need for continuous studies on … [Read more...] about Development of a Virtual-Reality Based Immersive and Integrated Traffic Simulation Platform for Studying Traffic Work Zone Safety Problems
Safety Impact of Connected Vehicles on Driver Behavior in Rural Work Zones Under Foggy Weather Conditions
Work zone safety is one of the paramount goals of the safety community. The safety concerns in work zones might be exacerbated under foggy conditions, as an exogenous factor, contributing to high … [Read more...] about Safety Impact of Connected Vehicles on Driver Behavior in Rural Work Zones Under Foggy Weather Conditions