Traveler information is critical for the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicle operations (CVO). The objectives of this project are to (a) review traveler information technologies and practices … [Read more...] about Traveler Information for the Commercial Vehicle Operations Community
Virginia Transportation Research Council
Providing Traffic Control Device Information in a Connected and Automated Vehicle Environment
Traffic control devices (TCDs) play a critical role in delivering regulatory, warning, informational, and guidance information to drivers. Transportation agencies devote considerable resources to … [Read more...] about Providing Traffic Control Device Information in a Connected and Automated Vehicle Environment
Examination of the Current Practice of Lighting in Virginia: Nighttime Work Zones and Improving Safety Through the Development of Nighttime Lighting Specifications
This project evaluated current nighttime work zone lighting practices for limited-access highways and primary routes in Virginia through (1) an on-site evaluation of lighting levels in work zones; (2) … [Read more...] about Examination of the Current Practice of Lighting in Virginia: Nighttime Work Zones and Improving Safety Through the Development of Nighttime Lighting Specifications
Traffic Incident Management Quick Clearance Guidance and Implications
Improving traffic incident management is one means to help reduce congestion, as traffic incidents account for approximately 25 percent of total congestion on U.S. highways. Between July and September … [Read more...] about Traffic Incident Management Quick Clearance Guidance and Implications
Work Zone Safety Performance Measures for Virginia
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is interested in refining work zone safety performance measures so that safety can be better assessed, monitored, and compared over time. VDOT … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Performance Measures for Virginia
Work Zone Variable Speed Limit Systems: Effectiveness and System Design Issues
Variable speed limit (VSL) systems have been used in a number of countries, particularly in Europe, as a method to improve flow and increase safety. VSLs use detectors to collect data on current … [Read more...] about Work Zone Variable Speed Limit Systems: Effectiveness and System Design Issues