A new national study by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS reveals that motorists are nearly twice as likely to die in highway work zone crashes as construction workers. Based on a … [Read more...] about Motorists Are Almost Twice as Likely to Die in a Work Zone Crash as Construction Workers as Officials Push for Stronger Laws, More Enforcement
Work Zone Safety
Towards Connected Smart Work Zones: Advancing Work Zone Management Through Improved Connectivity
Work zones play a key role in road and highway maintenance but can lead to significant risks to both drivers and workers. Smart Work Zones (SWZs) have emerged as a potential solution, offering … [Read more...] about Towards Connected Smart Work Zones: Advancing Work Zone Management Through Improved Connectivity
Pothole Repairs
When we think of work zones, we often picture major interstate closures or long-term construction projects. But not all work zones last for days or weeks. Some are short duration work zones—quick … [Read more...] about Pothole Repairs
Integrating Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication for Safer Lane Changes in Smart Work Zones
As transportation systems evolve, ensuring safe and efficient mobility in Intelligent Transportation Systems remains a priority. Work zones, in particular, pose significant safety challenges due to … [Read more...] about Integrating Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication for Safer Lane Changes in Smart Work Zones
Estimating Safety Benefit of In-Vehicle Work Zone Safety Technology Alerts: A Counterfactual Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach
Work Zone Safety Technologies (WSTs) have exhibited great potential to improve road work zone safety by detecting safety risks and providing warnings to drivers and workers involved. Yet, it remains … [Read more...] about Estimating Safety Benefit of In-Vehicle Work Zone Safety Technology Alerts: A Counterfactual Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach
Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Eight-hundred fifty-seven fatalities occurred in work zones in the United States in 2020. One work zone fatality occurs for every 4 billion vehicle miles of travel and for every $112 million of … [Read more...] about Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel