Funded by Oregon DOT, Oregon Safe Routes to School and the U.S. DOT, this video demonstrates how rectangular rapid flashing beacons work at a crosswalk. Oregon DOT just installed a rectangular rapid flashing beacon in a school zone crosswalk in Vernonia as part of a project to enhance safety at the intersection of Bridge and […]
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Vernonia, OR: Beacon Buddies Get a Brake
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012Infographic: Meet the Connected Car of the Future
Friday, August 31st, 2012![Meet the Car of the Future](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/carofthefutureIG.jpg)
From Symphony Teleca Corporation: View Infographic (SymphonyTeleca.com): Meet the Car of the Future About the Symphony Teleca Corporationwww.symphonyteleca.com“Symphony Teleca Corporation, headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., is the world’s first services company dedicated exclusively to helping clients manage the global convergence of software, the cloud and connected devices. The company delivers innovative products combined with contemporary […]
View this complete post...Non-Contact Driver Drowsiness Detection System
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012![Non-Contact Driver Drowsiness Detection System](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Screen-shot-2012-08-23-at-10.50.46-AM.png)
SAFETY IDEA PROGRAM
The goal of this Safety IDEA project was to develop a non-contact sensing platform to monitor the physiological signals of drivers such as the electrocardiography (ECG) and/or electroencephalography (EEG), from which the on-set and extent of drowsiness can be detected. Clinical research has found physiological signals are good indicators of drowsiness. Conventional bioelectrical signal measurement system requires the electrodes to be in contact with the human body. That not only interferes with the normal driver operation, but also is not feasible for long term monitoring purposes. Therefore, a non-contact physiological signal sensing platform as developed in this project will be very helpful to detect driver drowsiness and reduce crashes. Such sensors can be integrated readily into a wireless health monitoring system for drivers.
Guest on The Infra Blog: Scott Paul, Executive Director, Alliance for American Manufacturing
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012![paul_scott](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/paul_scott.jpg)
Scott N. Paul is the founding executive director of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), which was launched in April 2007. AAM, a unique partnership between the United Steelworkers union and leading U.S. manufacturers, has rapidly developed into an effective research and advocacy organization, publishing reports on the effectiveness of domestic trade laws and the […]
View this complete post...Ascension Parish, LA: Port Vincent Roundabout
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012Here is a short video of the current construction of the Port Vincent Roundabout. – LouisianaDOT on YouTube
View this complete post...St. Paul, MN: Maryland Avenue Bridge Roll
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012On Aug. 18, MnDOT used new technology to roll the bridge at Maryland Avenue into place over I-35E in St. Paul, Minn. This video shows first span going into place. For more information on the bridge move visit http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/35estpaul/maryland.html. The press release has more details at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/news/12/8/20maryland.html – rfilipczak on YouTube
View this complete post...Detroit, MI: Gateway Project Update
Friday, August 17th, 2012August 16, 2012 — The latest update on MDOT’s work to complete the Gateway project in Detroit. One lane of the roadway that directly connects the freeway ramps to the Ambassador Bridge is now open. Bridge pier removal continues in order to open the remaining lanes. – MichiganDOT on YouTube
View this complete post...Missouri City, TX: Mobility Update
Thursday, August 16th, 2012Stay up to date at www.missouricitytx.gov under “Hot Topics” –showmecity on YouTube.
View this complete post...Minnesota to Wisconsin: St. Croix Crossing Construction
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012An update on the St. Croix Crossing construction this week has concrete mixers floating across the river on barges. – rfilipczak on YouTube
View this complete post...Guthrie, OK: SH-33 Concrete Repair
Friday, August 10th, 2012Both directions of SH-33 in Guthrie were temporarily closed at the Cottonwood bridge just west of US-77 due to a pop-up – or heat-related buckle on Thursday, August 2nd. ODOT inspectors and crews took immediate action and the bridge was repaired and reopened on August 3rd at 4 p.m. – OklaDOT on YouTube
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