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From page 101... ... 101 APPENDIX A: Survey Questionnaire NCHRP 20-07 - Work Zone Intrusion Technology Survey Alternative Technologies for Mitigating the Risk of Injuries and Deaths in the Work Zone You are being invited to participate in a survey about WZITs used to prevent accidents in work zones. WZITs are technologies used in a work zone to prevent vehicle intrusion into the work zone, mitigate the impacts of an intrusion, and/or warn workers and drivers of an intrusion. Read the entire page →
From page 102... ... 102 What are the risks of this study to the participants? The survey has minimal risks, and all information that you provide will remain confidential, be used for research and educational purposes only, and accessed only by the researchers. Read the entire page →
From page 103... ... 103 Q1 Please select your organization's primary role:  Owner Agency (e.g., State Department of Transportation)  Transportation Engineering/Design Firm  Construction General Contractor/Subcontractor  Traffic Control Subcontractor  Traffic Control Equipment Manufacturer/Supplier  Transportation/Construction Industry Association  Other (please specify) Read the entire page →
From page 104... ... 104 Q6 Please indicate if you are familiar with the following WZITs. Yes No Connected and autonomous vehicles   Automated equipment with TMA   Mobile barrier   Automated flagger with intrusion alert   UAS for signage   Intrusion alert system with equipment-mounted sensor (e.g., AWARE) Read the entire page →
From page 105... ... 105 Display This Question: If Q6 [ Yes] (Count) Read the entire page →
From page 106... ... 106 Dynamic/changeable message sign and speed enforcement      Wearable lighting (e.g., Halo Light)      Smartwatches/bracelets      Display This Question: If Q6 [ Yes] Read the entire page →
From page 107... ... 107 Display This Question: If Q6 = Automated equipment with TMA [ Yes ] Q11 Technology: Automated equipment with TMA Effectiveness Rating 1 2 3 4 5 I don't Know Barricade to prevent intrusion       Protect workers after intrusion       Other function (please specify) Read the entire page →
From page 108... ... 108 before an intrusion occurs Warn drivers before an intrusion occurs       Barricade to prevent intrusion       Detect intrusion       Alert workers during intrusion       Other function (please specify) :       Other function (please specify) Read the entire page →
From page 109... ... 109 Display This Question: If Q6 = Intrusion alert system with equipment-mounted sensor (e.g., AWARE) Read the entire page →
From page 110... ... 110 Display This Question: If Q6 = Intrusion alert system with networked cone/barrel-mounted sensor (e.g., Intellicone) Read the entire page →
From page 111... ... 111 Display This Question: If Q6 = Intrusion detection with Bluetooth [ Yes ] Q19 Technology: Intrusion detection with Bluetooth Effectiveness Rating 1 2 3 4 5 I don't Know Warn workers before an intrusion occurs       Detect intrusion       Alert workers during intrusion       Other function (please specify) Read the entire page →
From page 112... ... 112 Display This Question: If Q6 = Queue warning system with networked cone/barrel sensor (e.g., iCone System) Read the entire page →
From page 113... ... 113 Display This Question: If Q6 = Wearable lighting (e.g., Halo Light) Read the entire page →
From page 114... ... 114 Q25 The following questions focus on the impact of specific factors on the decision to adopt WZITs. Please rate the factors based on your perception of the importance of the factor to adopting WZITs. Read the entire page →
From page 115... ... 115 Level of complexity (ease of deployment, movement, retrieval, maintenance, storage, etc.)        Ability to limit worker exposure to traffic        Other factor (please specify) Read the entire page →
From page 116... ... 116 derived from using the technology Top management degree of involvement (championing the adoption or not)        Cost of labor, equipment, maintenance        Organization culture (receptive to change or not) Read the entire page →
From page 117... ... 117 Q29 The following questions focus on the importance of specific strategies that could help drive the successful implementation of WZITs. Please rate the factors based on your perception of the importance of the strategy to successful implementation of WZITs. Read the entire page →
From page 118... ... 118 Q31 How important is each of the following Awareness-based strategies to driving the successful implementation of a WZIT? Not at all important Slightly important Moderately important Very important Extremely important Not applicable I don't know Creation of public highway safety awareness through workshops, seminars, and conferences        Publicity through media (e.g., print media, radio, television, and internet) Read the entire page →
From page 119... ... 119 Q32 How important is each of the following Financial Incentive-based strategies to driving the successful implementation of a WZIT? Not at all important Slightly important Moderately important Very important Extremely important Not applicable I don't know Financial incentives for WZIT adoption        Low-cost loans and subsidies from government and financial institutions to develop and pilot-test emerging WZIT        Strengthened WZIT research and development through additional research investment        Acknowledging and rewarding WZIT adopters publicly        Other strategy (please specify) Read the entire page →
From page 120... ... 120 Q33 How important is each of the following Operations-based strategies to driving the successful implementation of a WZIT? Not at all important Slightly important Moderately important Very important Extremely important Not applicable I don't know WZIT assessment programs        Availability of institutional framework for effective WZIT implementation        Support from executive management within the firm/organization        Inclusion of specific technology requirements in contracts        Employee involvement in implementation decision-making        Other strategy (please specify) Read the entire page →
From page 121... ... 121 Q35 Are you available for a follow-up discussion to share your experience using WZITs? If you are interested in sharing your experience, kindly select "Yes" and then provide your name and contact information in the additional survey question. Read the entire page →

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... 101 APPENDIX A: Survey Questionnaire NCHRP 20-07 - Work Zone Intrusion Technology Survey Alternative Technologies for Mitigating the Risk of Injuries and Deaths in the Work Zone You are being invited to participate in a survey about WZITs used to prevent accidents in work zones. WZITs are technologies used in a work zone to prevent vehicle intrusion into the work zone, mitigate the impacts of an intrusion, and/or warn workers and drivers of an intrusion.