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Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Project Planning and Scoping

Nebraska
Nebraska DOT uses a variety of data analysis and screening methods during project planning and scoping to select countermeasures. Methods are also applied to systemic safety projects.
2023 Safety Summit Poster

Crash Testing of Electric Vehicles into W-Beam Guardrail and Roadside Barriers

Nebraska
Crash testing of electric vehicles (EVs) into W-beam guardrails revealed concerns about the compatibility of EVs with existing barriers due to increased weight from batteries. In the first test, a Tesla Model 3 penetrated under the guardrail, and in the second test, a Rivian R1T ruptured the guardrail and penetrated through the barrier.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln articleLocal news articleUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln video2024 Safety Summit Poster: W-Beam Guardrail2024 Safety Summit Poster: Roadside Barriers

Advancing Work Zone Safety: Real-Time Digital Workers

Delaware Iowa Louisiana Nebraska
Work zones pose significant dangers to both workers and drivers. Traditional notification systems often fail to provide real-time information. DOTs are using platforms like EDOT to integrate various data streams and provide automated, real-time alerts about active work zones, fostering collaboration and more comprehensive safety measures.
ARTBA Case Study2024 Safety Summit Poster
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