The research work presented is originated with the intent of studying driving behavior, especially in a lateral direction under the influence of construction work activities under prevailing … [Read more...] about Effect of Construction Work Zone on Traffic Stream Parameters Using Vehicular Trajectory Data Under Mixed Traffic Conditions
Vehicle Trajectories
Design and Evaluation of a Connected Work Zone Hazard Detection and Communication System for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs)
Roadside work zones (WZs) present imminent safety hazards for roadway workers as well as passing motorists. In 2016, 764 fatalities occurred in WZs in the United States due to motor vehicle traffic … [Read more...] about Design and Evaluation of a Connected Work Zone Hazard Detection and Communication System for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs)
A Connected Work Zone Hazard Detection System for Highway Construction Work Zones
In order to reduce the risk of collisions for roadway construction workers, this research aims to develop an innovative holistic solution at roadway work zones. In this research, a connected hazard … [Read more...] about A Connected Work Zone Hazard Detection System for Highway Construction Work Zones
Theory of Safety Surrogates Using Vehicle Trajectories in Macroscopic and Microscopic Settings: Application to Dynamic Message Signs Controlled Traffic at Work Zones
This paper presents a new mathematical framework for obtaining quantitative safety measure using macroscopic as well as microscopic traffic data. The safety surrogate obtained from the macroscopic … [Read more...] about Theory of Safety Surrogates Using Vehicle Trajectories in Macroscopic and Microscopic Settings: Application to Dynamic Message Signs Controlled Traffic at Work Zones
Micro-Level Analysis on Traffic Flow Parameters at Work-Zone Road Section Using Vehicular Trajectory Data
The research work is carried out to examine microscopic and macroscopic traffic parameters at work zone on high speed urban roads. Due to construction of elevated metro rail project over the study … [Read more...] about Micro-Level Analysis on Traffic Flow Parameters at Work-Zone Road Section Using Vehicular Trajectory Data
Safety Impacts of Signalized Lane Merge Control at Highway Work Zones
Lane closures due to highway work zones present many challenges to the goal of ensuring smooth traffic operations and a safe environment for both drivers and workers. Late merge behavior at a work … [Read more...] about Safety Impacts of Signalized Lane Merge Control at Highway Work Zones