Work-Zone Safety

Each year, thousands of crashes occur in work zones—with many resulting in serious injury or death. Speeding and distraction are two significant issues that can increase the risk of a crash in a work zone. Roadway Safety Institute research is investigating technology to improve safety for workers and drivers.
Active Projects
DSRC-Based Warning System for Workers Safety
M. Imran Hayee, University of Minnesota Duluth
Work Zone Mapping and Tag Deployment System
John Hourdos, University of Minnesota
Investigate the Effectiveness of Using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Technology to Trigger In-Vehicle Messages at Work Zones
Chen-Fu Liao, University of Minnesota
In-vehicle Work Zone Messages
Nichole Morris, University of Minnesota
Completed Projects
Development of Guidelines for Work Zone Diversion Rate and Capacity Reduction
Eil Kwon, University of Minnesota Duluth
Test and Evaluate a Bluetooth Based In-Vehicle Message System to Alert Motorists in Work Zones
Chen-Fu Liao, University of Minnesota
Using Smartphone App to Help the Visually Impaired Navigate Work Zones Safely
Chen-Fu Liao, University of Minnesota