The rapid advancement of connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies, although possibly years away from wide application to the general public travel, are receiving attention from many state … [Read more...] about Development of Operation Guidelines for Leader–Follower Autonomous Maintenance Vehicles at Work Zone Locations
Truck-Mounted Attenuators
User Perceptions of Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuators: Implications on Work Zone Safety
Objective: Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuators (ATMAs) have the potential to improve work zone safety by removing the human driver out of a vehicle that is positioned in work zones to absorb impact … [Read more...] about User Perceptions of Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuators: Implications on Work Zone Safety
Evaluation Methodology of Leader-Follower Autonomous Vehicle System for Work Zone Maintenance
Mobile and slow-moving operations, such as striping, sweeping, bridge flushing, and pothole patching, are critical for efficient and safe operation of a highway transportation system. However, … [Read more...] about Evaluation Methodology of Leader-Follower Autonomous Vehicle System for Work Zone Maintenance
Iowa DOT Using Audible Attenuators to Increase Short-Term Work Zone Awareness
The Iowa Department of Transportation is employing a number of safety practices including the use of audible attenuators on short-term, stationary, or slow-moving maintenance operations. The … [Read more...] about Iowa DOT Using Audible Attenuators to Increase Short-Term Work Zone Awareness