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TRC Showcases Intelligent Work Zone Research at USDOT Safety Expo in Washington, D.C.

TRC demonstrated emerging roadway safety technologies to federal and state transportation leaders and industry professionals.

Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC) showcased its Intelligent Work Zone research at the U.S. Department of Transportation's Roadway Safety Innovation Exposition on September 18, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

The immersive demonstration highlighted how connected infrastructure, artificial intelligence, advanced perception systems, and automation can work together to improve safety for roadway workers, first responders, and motorists.

TRC welcomed leadership from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), along with state transportation officials and industry professionals, to the exhibit. Visitors had the opportunity to see firsthand how emerging technologies could help reduce hazards and improve work zone safety.

The exhibit featured several TRC research initiatives, including patent-pending Smart Barrel technology, AI-powered variable speed limit recognition, automated truck-mounted attenuators, and research into vehicle detection and automatic emergency braking systems.

By bringing these technologies together in a connected demonstration, TRC highlighted the potential for integrated safety systems to help prevent crashes and protect workers in active roadway environments.