This report documents the data collection at and analysis of 77 fatal work zone crash sites throughout Texas from February 2003 through April 2004. The methodology used to collect the data for this … [Read more...] about An Analysis of Fatal Work Zone Crashes in Texas
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Evaluation of Data from Test Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
The proximity of traffic and workers in highway work zones demand that safety be a high priority. The issue of traffic speeds in highway work zones has long been an issue receiving much attention. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Data from Test Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
The 2005 Urban Mobility Report
The 2005 Urban Mobility Report measures traffic congestion trends from 1982 to 2003, reflecting the most recent data available. It provides data on the performance of some elements of the … [Read more...] about The 2005 Urban Mobility Report
America’s Top 100 Private Sector Transportation Design & Construction Professionals of the 20th Century
One of the goals of ARTBA's 2002-2003 "Centennial Celebration Program" was to draw public attention to the enormous social, economic and mobility contributions made by the men and women of our … [Read more...] about America’s Top 100 Private Sector Transportation Design & Construction Professionals of the 20th Century
Full Road Closure for Work Zone Operations: A Case Study – Using Weekend Closures to Expedite Road Rehabilitation and Minimize the Impacts on Motorists and Road Builders
Use of the full closure method on I-84 was an innovative idea that was deemed to be a success. With the availability of many alternate routes, signal timing changes on the alternate routes, a … [Read more...] about Full Road Closure for Work Zone Operations: A Case Study – Using Weekend Closures to Expedite Road Rehabilitation and Minimize the Impacts on Motorists and Road Builders
Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: Work Zone Traffic and Incident Management System
This case study is one in a series of documents that examines the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in work zones. More information on this system and other applications of ITS in work … [Read more...] about Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: Work Zone Traffic and Incident Management System