The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is dedicated to enhancing the safety of work zone workers through vigilant monitoring, continuous improvement, and proactive advancements. In partnership with … [Read more...] about 3-Part Webinar Series: Developing and Implementing Transportation Management Plans (TMPs)
Work Zones
Use and Worker Perceptions of Wearable Lighted Apparel
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
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