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      <title>Evaluation of an Electronic Safety Perimeter System for Kansas Temporary Work Zones</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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