Work zones create hazards for drivers and workers. Installing smart work zone equipment mitigates the impacts of disrupted traffic patterns. Even the Manuel Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) acknowledges under 6A.01.09 the positive impact on the safety of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) used in smart work zones. When work zones have properly integrated smart equipment […]
Digital work zone signs will continue to transform freeway technology in the future, and machine learning and artificial intelligence will likely both play supporting roles in helping drivers maneuver through work zones, accident sites, and road maintenance projects. Today, a smart work zone uses intelligent, real-time data to establish safe working areas for road construction. […]
Worker safety lies in setting up work zones that reduce inherent hazards as much as possible to protect drivers and workers. Smart work zones offer signage and information to mitigate the danger of collisions caused by inattentive drivers. Work zone safety has strict requirements. Per the Model Uniform Traffic Code (MUTC) in Section 6D.03 temporary […]