Taper areas, where most merging events take place in work zones, have the highest crash probability within a work zone. To understand the factors contributing to the choice of merging location in work … [Read more...] about Investigating the Impact of Surrounding Vehicles on Merging Location Choice in Work Zones
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How Cognitive Distraction Affects Motorway Short-Term Work Zone Safety Along Curves: A Driving Simulation Study
This study investigates how cognitive distraction affects driver behaviour on a two-lane motorway reduced to one lane (the left) in a short-term work zone along a left-hand curve. Forty-two … [Read more...] about How Cognitive Distraction Affects Motorway Short-Term Work Zone Safety Along Curves: A Driving Simulation Study
Quantitative and Narrative Analysis of Dump Truck-Related Injuries and Fatalities in the United States
Dump truck safety recommendations have been implemented by companies, but a comprehensive study of risk factors associated with dump truck injuries and fatalities has not been performed. Published … [Read more...] about Quantitative and Narrative Analysis of Dump Truck-Related Injuries and Fatalities in the United States
Adaptive Traffic Management for Emergency Vehicles in Work Zones
A work zone is a section of road with closed lanes for maintenance, forcing vehicles to merge and creating congestion bottlenecks on the highway. Emergency Vehicles (EVs) are vital for incident … [Read more...] about Adaptive Traffic Management for Emergency Vehicles in Work Zones
State and Local Lawmakers Take a Renewed Look at Speed Enforcement Cameras
Several states and municipalities are reassessing the use of speed enforcement cameras amid concerns about their effectiveness and fairness. While some jurisdictions have banned these devices, others … [Read more...] about State and Local Lawmakers Take a Renewed Look at Speed Enforcement Cameras
Work Zone Speed Safety Camera (SSC) Webinar
Speed Safety Cameras (SSCs) are a proven safety countermeasure, shown to be effective in many applications, including work zones. There is a growing number of states that have had success with speed … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Safety Camera (SSC) Webinar