In 2023, fatalities that involved workers on foot being struck by a vehicle accounted for 60% of all fatal highway worker injuries (National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, n.d.). … [Read more...] about Use and Worker Perceptions of Wearable Lighted Apparel
Work Zones
Behavioral Modelling of Roadway Construction Workers: Improving Deep Learning-Based Trajectory Prediction With Contextual Information in Traffic Work Zones
Construction workers face rising risks of fatal injuries from vehicle crashes in roadway work zones. While transportation safety research has focused on motorists’ behavior, the behavior of roadway … [Read more...] about Behavioral Modelling of Roadway Construction Workers: Improving Deep Learning-Based Trajectory Prediction With Contextual Information in Traffic Work Zones
Work Zone Programmatic Review Template
A work zone programmatic review is a data-driven, systematic, and holistic analysis that uses quantitative and qualitative data from different sources to assess the safety and mobility performance of … [Read more...] about Work Zone Programmatic Review Template
Development of Work Zone Programmatic Reviews
An important component of a State’s approach to work zone management involves reviewing practices and processes, evaluating mobility and safety performance in work zones, and identifying areas for … [Read more...] about Development of Work Zone Programmatic Reviews
The Effect of Nighttime Lighting Systems on Workers’ Visibility and Safety
Nighttime work zones pose increased risks for both drivers and workers due to the challenge of ensuring adequate visibility while minimizing glare. Current lighting practices vary widely across public … [Read more...] about The Effect of Nighttime Lighting Systems on Workers’ Visibility and Safety
Multi-Objective Optimisation of a Variable Speed Limit Control Strategy in a Tunnel Maintenance Work Zone of the Mountain Highway
Variable Speed Limit (VSL) control is essential for managing highway tunnel maintenance work, as it adjusts speed limits based on road conditions to regulate traffic flow. Developing a VSL control … [Read more...] about Multi-Objective Optimisation of a Variable Speed Limit Control Strategy in a Tunnel Maintenance Work Zone of the Mountain Highway