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Evaluation of an Electronic Safety Perimeter System for Kansas Temporary Work Zones

项目名称：	Evaluation of an Electronic Safety Perimeter System for Kansas Temporary Work Zones
摘要：	Highway agencies have recognized that crashes occurring at work zones due to errant vehicles is a serious safety concern for both the driver and work crew. Positive protection on hazardous or long-duration temporary work zones provides a safe means of escape or a lateral buffer space for work crews. However, not all temporary work zones require positive protection leaving sometimes only a shadow vehicle or plastic channelizers to separate open traffic and workers. Work zone perimeter protection devices have been tested and used since the 1990s with limited and/or inconclusive results. Limitations identified by previous research studies have indicated that false-positive alarms, poor communication technology or improper training has led to the discontinued use or poor results of such devices. This research study aims to evaluate a safety perimeter system designed to detect errant vehicles striking a channelizer and immediately alert work crews in both short and long work zone operations. It is expected that with advancements in technology that a proof of concept study and field demonstration will provide potential safety benefits for temporary work zones in Kansas.
状态：	Completed
资金：	60000.00
资助组织：	Research and Innovative Technology Administration
执行机构：	University of Kansas, Lawrence
开始时间：	20130701
实际结束时间：	20141231
主题领域：	Construction；Highways；Operations and Traffic Management；Safety and Human Factors