Improvements, major repairs, and other events on transportation facilities often require temporary closure of the road or street to general public travel. However, locally originating traffic on these … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control and Enforcement of Traffic Laws in Closed Road Sections
Iowa State University
Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Reduction Measures (Report)
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has made improving work zone (WZ) safety a high priority. Managing vehicle speeds through work zones is perceived to be an important factor in achieving … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Reduction Measures (Report)
Traffic Management Strategies for Merge Areas in Rural Interstate Work Zones
Applying better management practices requires knowledge of the traffic flow properties and driver behavior in and around work zones, and knowledge of possible management strategies. The project … [Read more...] about Traffic Management Strategies for Merge Areas in Rural Interstate Work Zones
Why the Focus on Work Zone Safety?
Article discussing the reasons for the increased number of work zones in Iowa and how the motoring public is not prepared for the dangers in work zones. … [Read more...] about Why the Focus on Work Zone Safety?
Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Reduction Measures (Presentation)
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has made improving work zone (WZ) safety a high priority. Managing vehicle speeds through work zones is perceived to be an important factor in achieving … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Reduction Measures (Presentation)
Evaluation of Rural Interstate Work Zone Traffic Management Plans in Iowa Using Simulation
Traffic levels on Interstate Highway 80 in eastern Iowa increased percent between 1988 and 1997, with summer traffic volumes approaching 40,000 vehicles per day. These traffic levels and the expected … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Rural Interstate Work Zone Traffic Management Plans in Iowa Using Simulation