Your expertise can make work zones safer for everyone - join us and be part of the solution.
Date: September 12, 2025
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Central Time
Location: Prem Paul Research Center at Whittier School, Room 152
2200 Vine Street, Lincoln NE 68583
Why this Matters
- Work zones are some of the most safety-critical places on our roads, especially for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers and highway construction workers.
- We are developing proactive warning technologies to alert drivers sooner, improve decision-making, and reduce crashes.
- Your participation will help ensure these tools work in real-world conditions.
What We're Doing
We're conducting a workshop to:
- Present a proactive work zone warning system developed through a high-priority FMCSA research grant.
- Demonstrate how the system warns drivers and highway construction workers.
- Gather driver and stakeholder feedback to guide implementation strategies for technology providers, federal/state Department of Transportations (DOTs), and contractors.
Who We're Looking for
We welcome participation from:
- CMV drivers (long-haul and local)
- Road construction and maintenance professionals
- DOT staff and safety managers
- Industry and safety advocacy organizations
What's in it for You
- First look at cutting-edge safety technology
- Opportunity to shape future training programs
- Hands-on driving simulator experience
- Gift card for CMV drivers who attend in person and complete the training and feedback session
Location
This workshop will be held on the campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the Prem Paul Research Center at Whittier School.
Prem Paul Research Center at Whittier School, Room Room 152
2200 Vine Street
Lincoln, NE 68583
Room 152
This ground level training room is located in the center of the building. To find it, enter the doors located on the sides of the south grand staircase and go straight into the Office of Research & Economic Development hallway with red flooring. Room 152 is the third door on the left side of the hallway.
