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Work zone safety from a psychological perspective has received little attention in scientific literature. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the influence of roadwork characteristics and dri…MoreDriver Perception
Speed Preferences in Work Zones: The Combined Effect of Visible Roadwork Activity, Personality Traits, Attitudes, Risk Perception and Driving Style (Publication)
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One of the most common safety issues at work zones is high speed variation. Nevertheless, few studies have addressed psychological variables to deepen the understanding of drivers’ speed choice in…MoreRoad Sign Vision and Driver Behaviour in Work Zones (Publication)
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The effectiveness of roadwork signs on drivers’ safety is a poorly investigated topic. The present study examined visual fixations of 29 participants to work zone signs, while driving 27 km along …MoreWhat’s that Flash near the Roadside Port-A-Potty? A Speed Camera (Publication)
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A new speed camera attached to an SUV behind a portable toilet on Interstate 270 in Maryland caused some controversy. Some motorists thought that was sneaky and it would be more effective to place the…MoreHighway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety (Publication)
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This report presents the results of research to develop recommendations to (1) improve the vehicle and equipment warning light policy for the Texas Department of Transportation, and (2) improve the sa…MoreTemporary Construction Signage: Driver Preferences for Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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A current concern in roadway construction is the behavior of drivers in response to the location and frequency of construction and permanent signage prior to and within the construction work zone. A r…MoreAssessing Driver Understanding and Responses to a Visual and Audible Work Zone Intrusion Alarm System (Publication)
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Oldcastle Materials and ARTIS, LLC joined forces to develop an innovative work zone intrusion detection and alarm system. The system flashes LED lights and emits an audible alarm if an intrusion is de…MoreDriver Comprehension of Lane Reduction Signage: Alternatives to the MUTCD W4-2 for Work Zones (Publication)
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Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. Inadequate driver comprehension of the existing U.S. standard lane red…MoreEffects of Roadway Factors and Demographic Characteristics on Drivers’ Perceived Complexity of Simulated Roadway Videos (Publication)
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This study examined drivers’ perceived complexity of simulated roadway videos using a full factorial experimental design that featured high and low levels of five roadway factors: (1) work zone tr…MoreAssessment of Drivers’ Visual Perception of Information Displayed in LED Traffic Signs at Road Construction Sites (Publication)
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This study investigated drivers' visual perception of information displayed in LED traffic signs under different levels of environmental luminance. Concerning the information displayed, the environmen…MoreEvaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing (Publication)
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Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. A literature review prepared for this study found several previous inv…MoreEffect of Work Zone Lighting on Drivers’ Visual Performance and Perceptions of Glare (Publication)
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Nighttime crashes at work zones are major concerns for construction workers and motorists. Although in a majority of the U.S. states, department of transportation specifications for work zone lighting…MoreThe Effect of Work Zone Lighting on Drivers’ Visual Performance and Perceptions of Glare (Publication)
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Nighttime crashes at work zones are a major concern for construction workers and motorists. Although a majority of the state department of transportations (DOT) specifications of work zone lighting in…MoreLane Reduction Signs for Work Zones: Driver Comprehension and Alternatives to the U.S. MUTCD W4-2 Sign — Literature Review (Publication)
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Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. This literature review found several previous studies indicating insuf…MoreWork Zone Simulator Analysis: Driver Performance and Acceptance of Alternate Merge Sign Configurations (Publication)
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Improving work zone road safety is an issue of great interest due to the high number of crashes observed in work zones. Departments of Transportation (DOTs) use a variety of methods to inform drivers …MoreHow Does Left Lane Width in Motorway Work Zones Affect Driver Behaviour and Perception? (Publication)
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Most drivers have come to accept the regular and frequent maintenance and construction activity on motorways as a necessary nuisance, as the strain on this type of infrastructure is considerable, and …MoreImproved Business Driveway Delineation in Urban Work Zones (Publication)
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This report documents the efforts and results of a two-year research project aimed at improving driveway delineation in work zones. The first year of the project included a closed-course study to iden…MoreMaking Informed Decisions on Selecting Promising Work Zone Safety Treatments (Publication)
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Lack of detailed and accurate safety records on incidents in Australian work zones prevents a thorough understanding of the relevant risks and hazards. Consequently it is difficult to select appropria…MoreInfluence of Visible Work Activity on Drivers’ Speed Choice at Roadworks (Publication)
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Vehicle traffic through roadwork sites creates a hazardous work environment, with speed limit noncompliance a major contributor to the high risk and high severity of roadwork crashes. This paper exami…MoreDriver Perceptions of Traffic-Calming Versus Active Enforcement Efforts in Work Zones (Publication)
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Many highway agencies wrestle with the question of how best to use enforcement personnel to improve work zone safety. Some agencies prefer to position the enforcement officer and vehicle at key locati…MoreWork Zone Safety: Physical and Behavioral Barriers in Accident Prevention (Publication)
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This report discusses the usefulness of creating a work zone traffic safety culture as a methodology to improve the overall safety of both work zone personnel and the traveling public in Missouri. As …MoreDetermining the Impact of Gender and Age on Drivers’ Acceptance of Graphic-aided Portable Changeable Message Signs in Highway Work Zones (Publication)
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Graphic-aided portable changeable message sign (PCMS) is an innovative temporary traffic control device that has been proven in recent studies to improve drivers’ response more effectively than the …MoreMDOT Seeks “Road Watchers” in Metro Region (Publication)
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is looking for volunteers to report on highway construction zones in Metro Detroit through an online survey to better determine how work zones are oper…MoreAsking Drivers What Information They Need: Radical but Effective (Publication)
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The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) was contracted by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to collaborate with the Waco District in developing and implementing the construction trav…MoreMotorists’ Understanding of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Work Zones (Publication)
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Automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) are designed to be operated remotely by a flagger positioned outside the travel lanes and thus to reduce their exposure to vehicular traffic. There are two…MoreImproving the Effectiveness of Nighttime Temporary Traffic Control Warning Devices, Volume 2: Evaluation of Nighttime Mobile Warning Lights (Publication)
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Vehicle-mounted warning lights for nighttime mobile highway operations provide critical protection to workers and the driving public. Alerting the traveling public of the approaching work activity and…More