The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) currently uses dump-trucks as shadow vehicles to mount crash attenuators in a work zone. When used in work zones, these dump trucks may become damaged … [Read more...] about Design of an Alternative Work Zone Attenuator Device
Transportation Safety
Effect of Construction Work Zone on Rear-End Conflicts by Vehicle Type Under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions
Road transportation is a critical mode of transportation because of its mobility characteristics. Road construction work zones (WZ) are widespread on roads because of increased travel demand. Thus, it … [Read more...] about Effect of Construction Work Zone on Rear-End Conflicts by Vehicle Type Under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions
Engineers Assess Self-Driving Vehicles to Reduce Mobile Work Zone Injuries
A team of researchers from Mizzou Engineering has investigated the potential of using self-driving trucks as follower vehicles in mobile work zones to mitigate worker injuries. Henry Brown, a research … [Read more...] about Engineers Assess Self-Driving Vehicles to Reduce Mobile Work Zone Injuries
Caltrans, OTS Unveil New Student-Named Work Zone Safety Mascot Published
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Office of Traffic Safety have introduced Safety Sam, a new safety cone mascot aimed at raising public awareness to protect … [Read more...] about Caltrans, OTS Unveil New Student-Named Work Zone Safety Mascot Published
Work Zone Safety Dog Made an Alabama Trooper
Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama bestowed the honorary title of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) trooper upon Millie, the Work Zone Safety Dog, recognizing her invaluable contributions to promoting … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Dog Made an Alabama Trooper
Speed Detection Cameras Keeping Work Zones Safer and PennDOT Wants to Keep Them Around
This article presents insights from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) recent budget hearing, highlighting key initiatives and proposed legislative measures aimed at improving … [Read more...] about Speed Detection Cameras Keeping Work Zones Safer and PennDOT Wants to Keep Them Around