This article explores the potential of augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance roadway worker safety, focusing on a study led by University of Minnesota researcher Nichole Morris. The study … [Read more...] about Augmented Reality Could Make Work Zones Safer—If the Tech Works for the Workers
Work Zone Safety
Mixed-Method Usability Investigation of ARROWS: Augmented Reality for Roadway Work Zone Safety
This article explores the usability and user experience challenges of ARROWS, a novel augmented reality (AR) and wearable technology (WT) safety system for roadway work zones, an area with limited … [Read more...] about Mixed-Method Usability Investigation of ARROWS: Augmented Reality for Roadway Work Zone Safety
Michigan Department of Transportation Honoring Those Killed in Work Zone Crashes
The Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Clare Welcome Center will once again host the National Work Zone Memorial over the Fourth of July weekend. This traveling memorial, established in … [Read more...] about Michigan Department of Transportation Honoring Those Killed in Work Zone Crashes
Illinois Launches New Photo Enforcement Vans to Curb Work-Zone Speeding
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has introduced five new photo enforcement vans aimed at reducing speeding in construction work zones. Developed through a contract with Modaxo, these … [Read more...] about Illinois Launches New Photo Enforcement Vans to Curb Work-Zone Speeding
TxDOT Turns Two Trucks Into Key Messaging Tools
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) creatively promoted work zone safety and anti-littering initiatives by transforming two work trucks into eye-catching parade floats for the 2024 Houston … [Read more...] about TxDOT Turns Two Trucks Into Key Messaging Tools
Organization of Safe Traffic During Repair Works
This article discusses traffic safety issues on repaired sections of highways and provides recommendations for eliminating problems that have arisen. … [Read more...] about Organization of Safe Traffic During Repair Works