Implementation and Assessment of Highway Intrusion Technologies

Authors

Sogand Hasanzadeh, Purdue UniversityFollow
Behzad Esmaeili, Purdue UniversityFollow
Kyeongsuk Lee, Purdue UniversityFollow
Hrishikesh Pokharkar, Purdue UniversityFollow
Shiva Pooladvand, Purdue UniversityFollow
Woei-Chyi Chang, Purdue UniversityFollow

Abstract

Highway workers face dangers from distracted drivers and challenging work zones, which results in thousands of incidents annually in the U.S. Traditional safety measures, though beneficial, highlight a need for advanced intrusion alert technologies. While many state DOTs are exploring these technologies, research gaps persist regarding their effectiveness in alerting drivers and workers. This study aims to evaluate the efficiency and implications of four commercial intrusion technologies, with a focus on drivers’ and workers’ cognition and response. Results offer practical guidelines and a decision-making tool to assist INDOT in selecting the optimal technology. The ultimate goal is to significantly reduce incidents in highway zones in Indiana and nationwide.

Keywords

intrusion alert technologies, work zone safety, wearable technologies, driver safety, worker safety, risk perception, auditory perception

Report Number

FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/08

SPR Number

4629

Sponsoring Organization

Indiana Department of Transportation

Performing Organization

Joint Transportation Research Program

Publisher Place

West Lafayette, Indiana

Date of Version

2024

DOI

10.5703/1288284317727

Recommended Citation

Hasanzadeh, S., Esmaeili, B., Lee., K., Pokharkar, H., Pooladvand, S., & Chang, W.-C. (2024). Implementation and assessment of highway intrusion technologies (Joint Transportation Research Program Publication No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/08). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317727