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Publication

Determining Capacity and Selecting Appropriate Type of Control at One-Lane Two-Way Construction Sites

Author/Presenter: Michalopoulos, Panos G.; Plum, Roger
Abstract:

The problem of determining the most appropriate type of traffic control at one-lane two-way construction sites (i.e., on two-lane two-way roadways where one lane is temporarily closed for repairs and the other must be shared by both directions of traffic) is addressed. Capacity and performance tables and figures are presented for stop-sign, signal, or flagger control. These were developed by a microscopic simulation program that was adjusted and calibrated from field data. Following safety and visibility constraints, selection of the most appropriate control type can be made from the capacity and performance estimations obtained from the methodology presented here along with some practical considerations. An overview of existing practices followed by most states is also presented.

Source: Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
Volume: 905
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Publication Date: 1983
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Topics: Highway Capacity; Temporary Traffic Control; Work Zone Capacity

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