With the gradual increase in the demand for daily maintenance, repair, and expansion, work zones have become critical nodes influencing traffic flow characteristics in freeways. Timely guidance of … [Read more...] about Design of Guidance Strategies Toward Better Driving Behavior in Typical Freeway Work Zones
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Barriers and Motivators of Using Supplemental Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones
Supplemental traffic control devices (STCDs) help improve the safety of traffic controllers in work zones. Despite many forms of STCDs being developed and used in work zones, there is limited … [Read more...] about Barriers and Motivators of Using Supplemental Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones
Driver Comprehension of Driveway Assistance Devices for Work Zones: Evidence from a Nationwide Survey
Driveway assistance devices (DADs) provide traffic control at low-volume access points on one-lane, two-way work zones without the need for flaggers. Interim approval for the optional use of DAD at … [Read more...] about Driver Comprehension of Driveway Assistance Devices for Work Zones: Evidence from a Nationwide Survey
Analyzing Causes of Delays in Highway Construction Projects: A Case Study of Pakistan
Construction project delays are a prevalent issue worldwide, typically occurring when a project takes longer than the expected timeframe to complete. In Pakistan, road construction delays have a … [Read more...] about Analyzing Causes of Delays in Highway Construction Projects: A Case Study of Pakistan
Predicting Injury Severity of Work Zone Crashes Along Florida Freeways
With increasing demand for capacity improvement, future highway construction, and the need for newer infrastructure, the United States is likely to experience more, longer duration, and longer … [Read more...] about Predicting Injury Severity of Work Zone Crashes Along Florida Freeways
Evaluating Driver Response to a Speed Feedback Trailer at Median Crossovers Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
A series of field evaluations were performed to assess the speed reduction effects of a speed feedback trailer (SFT) positioned at various locations before and after a median crossover section within … [Read more...] about Evaluating Driver Response to a Speed Feedback Trailer at Median Crossovers Within Freeway Construction Work Zones