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... 21   DSS For Selection of WZIT A web-based DSS was created to provide an easy-to-use and practical means of utilizing the information available related to WZITs. The DSS is specifically geared toward DOT employees and contractors who might want a list of technologies that could be used on their project and meets the specific project conditions and work operations.
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... Figure 10. Screenshot of WZIT DSS.
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... Figure 11. DSS showing dynamic changes in response to user input.
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... 24 Guide to Alternative Technologies for Preventing and Mitigating Vehicle Intrusions into Highway Work Zones Project Characteristics Work Zone Duration Long-term stationary Intermediate stationary Short-term stationary Short-duration Mobile Traffic Volume High Low Type of Work Construction Maintenance Time of Day Day Night Roadway Environmental Condition Dry Wet Windy Icy Location of Work Activity Off-road Off-road/on shoulder On travel lane In center Vehicle Speed in Work Zone Less than 35 mph 36-45 mph Above 45 mph Roadway Type Local street Arterial Highway Expressway/freeway Technology Characteristics Output Features Visual Sound Vibration Electronic data Functionality Perimeter monitoring Location monitoring (approaching vehicle) Video surveillance Intrusion prevention Intrusion mitigation Target of Intrusion Alert Workers Drivers Connectivity Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)

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