In-Vehicle Work Zone Messages

Status: Complete
Report Date: 06/13/2017

Summary:

A controlled simulated study determined the effectiveness of in-vehicle messages delivered through smartphones to alert drivers about upcoming work zone construction. The key findings: Smartphone messages did not distract drivers, and in some instances, driver performance improved. The location of the smartphone did not hinder driver performance, providing the message included an audio component. In-vehicle messages also were easier for drivers to comprehend and remember.

Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator: Nichole Morris

Technical Liaison: Kenneth Johnson

Project Coordinator: Debra Fick

Panel Members:
Cory Johnson - CAV-X
Jen Cooper - U of M, Human First
Joe Gustafson - Washington County Public Works
Milford Ulven - Construction & Innovative Contracting
Tiffany Kautz - Traffic Engineering
Victor Lund - St. Louis County Public Works

Final Deliverables:

Report #2017-19
Research Summary

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