Collisions between workers and vehicles are a leading cause of fatalities on construction sites around the world. While automation technology has been extensively applied to various aspects of … [Read more...] about Vision-Based Collision Prevention on Construction Sites: Integrating Trajectory Prediction and Uncertainty Modeling
Work Zone Safety
Evaluations of Factors Affecting the Crashworthiness of Movable Temporary Guardrails on Highways
Movable temporary guardrails are commonly used in highway reconstruction and expansion projects to separate the construction zones from the lanes, which plays an important role in protecting vehicles … [Read more...] about Evaluations of Factors Affecting the Crashworthiness of Movable Temporary Guardrails on Highways
Traffic Scotland Launches Roadworker Awareness Campaign
This article reports on a new safety campaign launched by Traffic Scotland in response to a rise in dangerous incidents involving vehicles entering active road work zones. It highlights how increasing … [Read more...] about Traffic Scotland Launches Roadworker Awareness Campaign
DelDOT Reminds Drivers About Work Zone Awareness
A recent crash involving a vehicle striking a Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) truck equipped with a trailer-mounted attenuator on Route 113 near Georgetown highlights ongoing safety … [Read more...] about DelDOT Reminds Drivers About Work Zone Awareness
Michigan Drivers Face Stricter Enforcement as Speed Cameras Roll Out in Work Zones
Michigan plans to introduce speed cameras in highway construction zones to strengthen enforcement against speeding and improve worker safety. Authorized through bipartisan legislation signed by … [Read more...] about Michigan Drivers Face Stricter Enforcement as Speed Cameras Roll Out in Work Zones
Practices & Innovations for Queue Protection Truck Deployment in Work Zones
This interactive webinar provides a comprehensive look at how Queue Protection Trucks (QPTs) are used to reduce end-of-queue crashes and enhance safety in work zones. Participants will explore the … [Read more...] about Practices & Innovations for Queue Protection Truck Deployment in Work Zones