Work zone intrusion alert technologies : assessment and practical guidance : final report.

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• Creators:
  Gambatese, John A. ; Lee, Hyun Woo ; Nnaji, Chukwuma Aham
• Corporate Creators:
  Oregon State University. School of Civil and Construction Engineering
• Corporate Contributors:
  Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section ; United States. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Evaluation And Assessment High Speed Roads Intrusion Detection Standards Vehicle Intrusion Warning Systems Work Zone Safety Alert Systems
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA-OR-RD-17-14;SPR 790
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States;Oregon
• Edition:
  Final report
• Corporate Publisher:
  Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section
• Abstract:
  A work zone intrusion alert technology is a type of safety system that is used in a roadway work zone to alert
  
  field workers and secure time for them to escape when errant vehicles intrude into the work zone. Although
  
  such technologies have potential to significantly improve the overall safety of construction work zones,
  
  previous studies reported mixed findings, resulting in limited application of intrusion alert technologies. In
  
  response, the primary goal of this research study is to scientifically assess the effectiveness of currently
  
  available work zone intrusion alert technologies, and to provide recommendations for use of the technologies
  
  in future ODOT construction and maintenance work zones. To fulfill this goal, the research gathered
  
  information about work zone intrusion alert technologies, gained experiential input and advice from ODOT
  
  staff and industry practitioners, and tested technologies under controlled conditions and in active work zones.
  
  While sample sizes were limited, the findings from the study indicate that aspects of intrusion alarms via
  
  visual, audio, and haptic means can be effective warning mechanisms in a work zone. To improve the
  
  potential impacts of these technologies, this report identifies recommended minimum standards for each of the
  
  aforementioned means of alert. Implementation of the research results is expected to assist ODOT with
  
  enhancing the safety of motorists and workers in construction work zones on high-speed roadways.
  
  
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
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