Research demonstrates that zipper merges (or late merges) are safer and faster than a traditional early merge under heavy traffic conditions. However, in implementation, zipper merges can be less … [Read more...] about Behavioral Science Can Increase Zipper Merge Usage
Warning Signs
Kernel-Based Traffic Sign Tracking to Improve Highway Workzone Recognition for Reliable Autonomous Driving
To be deployed in the real world, a self-driving car must be capable of responding to exceptional road conditions, such as temporary work zones, because such events can change previously known traffic … [Read more...] about Kernel-Based Traffic Sign Tracking to Improve Highway Workzone Recognition for Reliable Autonomous Driving
Safety and Operational Effectiveness of Traffic Signs
Traffic signing provides critical regulatory and warning information to motorists for safety and operational purposes. This webinar will discuss the state-of-knowledge on the effectiveness and impacts … [Read more...] about Safety and Operational Effectiveness of Traffic Signs
California Aims to Avoid ‘Carmageddon’ Freeway Closure
The section of Interstate 5 (I-5) connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco is scheduled to be closed for 36 hours in both directions starting on April 25 for construction workers to tear down a bridge … [Read more...] about California Aims to Avoid ‘Carmageddon’ Freeway Closure
PennDOT Deploying Photo Speed Enforcement Across the Commonwealth
The electronic signs controlled by PennDOT are all sending out a common message about the beginning of photo enforcement. Designed to protect highway and construction workers, the photo enforcement … [Read more...] about PennDOT Deploying Photo Speed Enforcement Across the Commonwealth
ODOT Renews Work Zone Warning to Motorists After Three Crews Hit in One Week
Three Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) workers have been hit by motorists in just one week. ODOT said all those incidents could have been prevented. ODOT is asking people to move over and slow … [Read more...] about ODOT Renews Work Zone Warning to Motorists After Three Crews Hit in One Week