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Publication

Effect of Freeway Work Zones on Fuel Consumption

Author/Presenter: Plummer, Scott R.; Andersen, Kyle A.; Wijaya, Yahya H.; McCoy, Patrick T.
Abstract:

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of freeway work zones on fuel consumption. The development of a procedure for estimating the excess fuel consumption caused by lane closures on 3-, 4-, and 5-lane freeway sections is presented. The procedure is applicable to both undersaturated and oversaturated traffic-flow conditions. Tables and graphs designed to facilitate the implementation of the procedure are included. An example that illustrates the application of the procedure is also presented.

Source: Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
Volume: 901
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Publication Date: 1983
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Topics: Costs; Lane Closure

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