This fact sheet shows the practicality of Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA) -enabled vehicles receiving notifications about alterations due to temporary traffic control in the presence of a work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Management for Light Vehicles Using Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA)
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Effects of Speed Feedback Trailer Positioning and Police Enforcement on Vehicular Speeds in Freeway Work Zone Lane Closures
This field study sought to evaluate select strategies for improving compliance with work zone speed limits, which included a speed feedback trailer (SFT) and active police enforcement. The initial … [Read more...] about Effects of Speed Feedback Trailer Positioning and Police Enforcement on Vehicular Speeds in Freeway Work Zone Lane Closures
Development of Empirical Equation to Estimate Corridor Speed of Vehicles in Metro Construction Work Zone
Construction of elevated metro line leads to a reduction in the average speed of vehicles due to congestions, diversions, and road incidents. This reduction in speed depends on recurring (e.g., … [Read more...] about Development of Empirical Equation to Estimate Corridor Speed of Vehicles in Metro Construction Work Zone
Safety Improvements for Personnel and Vehicles in Short-Term Construction Sites
Despite all efforts to enhance safety, construction sites remain a major location for traffic accidents. Short-term construction sites, in particular, face limitations in implementing extensive safety … [Read more...] about Safety Improvements for Personnel and Vehicles in Short-Term Construction Sites
Development of a Mobile App for Reporting Work Zone Intrusions
Work zone intrusions represent a significant safety risk to workers. To help better understand these situations, the Minnesota Department of Transportation partnered with the University of Minnesota … [Read more...] about Development of a Mobile App for Reporting Work Zone Intrusions
Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones
Lane departure crashes are a leading cause of fatalities and injury crashes on roadways. To solve this problem, innovative marking in the form of contrasted white on concrete sections and orange … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones