Construction work zones are essential for roadway maintenance. In most cases, the traffic flow should not be interrupted, which requires work zones to be set up alongside the ongoing traffic, … [Read more...] about Leveraging Large Language Models and Deep Learning for Construction Work Zone Intrusion Risk Assessment
Worker Safety
Identifying and Categorizing Safety Risk Factors Causing Vehicle Intrusions in Work Zones
Work zones pose significant safety risks to both drivers and workers. Identifying and categorizing those risk factors impacting work zone safety is crucial for implementing effective countermeasures. … [Read more...] about Identifying and Categorizing Safety Risk Factors Causing Vehicle Intrusions in Work Zones
Digital Twins for Detecting Worker Geofence Violations in Road Construction Work Zones
Work zone intrusions have been recognized as a safety-critical incident in road construction, often leading to injuries and fatalities. The causes of intrusions are twofold: (i) driver recklessness or … [Read more...] about Digital Twins for Detecting Worker Geofence Violations in Road Construction Work Zones
The Effect of Nighttime Lighting on Construction Workers’ Safety
This research evaluated the effectiveness of nighttime construction lighting systems in improving worker visibility and safety while minimizing glare impacts on motorists in Nebraska work zones. The … [Read more...] about The Effect of Nighttime Lighting on Construction Workers’ Safety
INDOT’s ‘Project Greenlight’ Beefs Up Worker Safety
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has launched Project Greenlight, an initiative providing highway workers with wearable Guardian Angel safety lights that flash bright green to improve … [Read more...] about INDOT’s ‘Project Greenlight’ Beefs Up Worker Safety
Toward Zero Deaths: Minnesota DOT Selects Sensys Gatso for Work Zone Safety Pilot
Sensys Gatso Group is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on an $800,000 Work Zone Safety Camera Pilot Program designed to reduce speeding and improve safety for roadway … [Read more...] about Toward Zero Deaths: Minnesota DOT Selects Sensys Gatso for Work Zone Safety Pilot