A work zone intrusion alarm (WZIA) system is a set of equipment that is intended to recognize when a work zone intrusion is occurring, and provide audible, visual, or vibratory alarms to rapidly alert … [Read more...] about Improving Work Zone Safety With Intrusion Alarms
Warning Systems
Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems – Technology Supplement
This report represents a technology supplement to the 2014 Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems (WZITS) Implementation Guide (Report No. FHWA-HOP-14-008). The Guide forms the foundational … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems – Technology Supplement
Vision-Based Warning System for Maintenance Personnel on Short-Term Roadwork Site
Researchers propose a vision-based warning system for the maintenance personnel working on short-term construction sites. Traditional solutions use passive protection, like setting up traffic cones, … [Read more...] about Vision-Based Warning System for Maintenance Personnel on Short-Term Roadwork Site
Spain’s DGT Presents Its New Smart-Cone Devices Designed to Prevent Traffic Accidents
Pere Navarro, the General Director of Traffic (DGT) in Spain, and Gloria Ramos, the Head of the State Road Demarcation in Madrid presented new smart-cone devices designed to prevent traffic accidents. … [Read more...] about Spain’s DGT Presents Its New Smart-Cone Devices Designed to Prevent Traffic Accidents
FDOT Unveils Groundbreaking Statewide Lane Closure Notification System to Enhance Safety for Drivers and Roadway Workers
In partnership with the Florida Transportation Builders Association and one.network, the Florida Department of Transportation announced the official start of a one-year statewide technology pilot … [Read more...] about FDOT Unveils Groundbreaking Statewide Lane Closure Notification System to Enhance Safety for Drivers and Roadway Workers
Digital Alerting Could Reshape Work Zone Safety
Highway work zones are dangerous. Construction workers are primarily killed by motorist intrusions into highway work zones when drivers are speeding, distracted, under the influence of alcohol or … [Read more...] about Digital Alerting Could Reshape Work Zone Safety