Construction zones are inherently hazardous, posing significant risks to construction workers and motorists. Despite existing safety measures, construction zones continue to witness fatalities and … [Read more...] about Preliminary Analysis of Construction Work Zone on Roadways in Florida by Crash Severity
Work Zone Safety
Working Near Traffic – Work Zone End of Queue Study: Literature Review
To properly understand work zone End of Queue (EOQ) crashes, the associated issues, and potential treatments, a comprehensive review of literature and background materials was undertaken. This review … [Read more...] about Working Near Traffic – Work Zone End of Queue Study: Literature Review
PennDOT Launches Contest for High Schoolers to Tackle Work Zone Safety Using AI
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has launched the ninth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, inviting high school students statewide to propose artificial intelligence (AI) … [Read more...] about PennDOT Launches Contest for High Schoolers to Tackle Work Zone Safety Using AI
INDOT Worksite Speed Control Pilot Program Adding New Sites
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is expanding its Safe Zones worksite speed control pilot program, which uses automated speed enforcement to improve safety in highway construction … [Read more...] about INDOT Worksite Speed Control Pilot Program Adding New Sites
MoDOT Urges Football Fans to Plan Ahead for Work Zones
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is reminding football fans to plan ahead when traveling on Interstate 70 during game days as construction continues on the Improve I-70 project. The … [Read more...] about MoDOT Urges Football Fans to Plan Ahead for Work Zones
Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface
Construction work zones (CWZ) present safety challenges because of speeding, distracted driving, and improper lane changes. The objective of this research was to enhance CWZ communication and safety … [Read more...] about Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface