Collisions in construction zones have always been a contributing factor in compromising safety on urban roadways. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and state transportation … [Read more...] about Safe and Environment-Friendly Forward Collision Warning Messages in the Advance Warning Area of a Construction Zone
Warning Systems
Drivers’ Reaction of Warning Messages in Work Zone Termination Areas with Left Turn
Work zone crashes have always drawn public attention. A number of fatalities are recorded every year nationwide within work zone areas. Most existing countermeasures have been dedicated more to the … [Read more...] about Drivers’ Reaction of Warning Messages in Work Zone Termination Areas with Left Turn
A WSN-Based Intrusion Alarm System to Improve Safety in Road Work Zones
Road traffic accidents are one of the main causes of death and disability worldwide. Workers responsible for maintaining and repairing roadways are especially prone to suffer these events, given their … [Read more...] about A WSN-Based Intrusion Alarm System to Improve Safety in Road Work Zones
Researchers’ Prototype Vest Offers a Warning System for Roadside Construction Workers, Rescue Personnel
Working at a construction site is a dangerous job. Virginia Tech researchers created InZoneAlert vest which combines radio sensors that construction workers can wear on or inside vests with connected … [Read more...] about Researchers’ Prototype Vest Offers a Warning System for Roadside Construction Workers, Rescue Personnel
Warehouse Audible-Flashing Worker Alert System
The all new Traffic Guard Worker Alert System consists of a lightweight, easy-to-transport trip hose and sensor assembly that wirelessly sends a signal to a rechargeable alarm and flashing light up to … [Read more...] about Warehouse Audible-Flashing Worker Alert System
Evaluation of Mobile Work Zone Alarm Systems
Maintenance of highways often involves mobile work zones for various types of low speed moving operations such as striping and sweeping. The speed differential between the moving operation and … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Mobile Work Zone Alarm Systems