Using appropriate warning lights in roadway work zones is crucial for the safety of workers and road users. Several state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in the United States have conducted … [Read more...] about Investigating Implementation Practices and Initiatives for Using Blue Light to Enhance Work Zone Safety in the United States
Work Zone Safety
New ‘Zone’ Rule Means Millions of Americans Now Forced to Take Extra Driving License Test After Spike in Deadly Crashes
Connecticut has introduced a mandatory work zone safety course for new drivers in response to a rise in fatal incidents in highway work zones. The free online course, required for all learner’s permit … [Read more...] about New ‘Zone’ Rule Means Millions of Americans Now Forced to Take Extra Driving License Test After Spike in Deadly Crashes
VR-WISE: VR Based Work Zone Immersive Simulation With Eye Tracking and Biometric Sensors for Capturing Driver’s Awareness
Safety in roadway work zones remains a major challenge: accidents often stem from unpredictable driver and worker behavior, underscoring the need to understand their interactions and perceptions. … [Read more...] about VR-WISE: VR Based Work Zone Immersive Simulation With Eye Tracking and Biometric Sensors for Capturing Driver’s Awareness
Infrastructure Sensor-Enabled Vehicle Data Generation Using Multi-Sensor Fusion for Proactive Safety Applications at Work Zone
Infrastructure-based sensing and real-time trajectory generation hold significant promise for improving safety in high-risk roadway segments like work zones, yet practical deployments are hindered by … [Read more...] about Infrastructure Sensor-Enabled Vehicle Data Generation Using Multi-Sensor Fusion for Proactive Safety Applications at Work Zone
Evaluating Driver Response to Speed Feedback Trailers and Digital Speed Limit Signs Positioned Near the Work Area Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
A series of field evaluations were conducted within work zone lane closures on rural freeways in Michigan to determine 1) the optimal positioning of a speed feedback trailer (SFT) approaching an … [Read more...] about Evaluating Driver Response to Speed Feedback Trailers and Digital Speed Limit Signs Positioned Near the Work Area Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
Digital Workzone Tracker Using GPS and Geofencing
The Digital Workzone Tracker minimizes unauthorized entries, ensures that safety operation information is constantly executed, and works to help unsafe conditioning and maintain secure operations in … [Read more...] about Digital Workzone Tracker Using GPS and Geofencing