Work-Zone Safety

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