This paper aims to investigate the speed-flow relationship and drivers' merging behavior in work zone merging areas. It first proposes lane-based speed-flow models, incorporating traffic conflicts … [Read more...] about Modeling Speed-Flow Relationship and Merging Behavior in Work Zone Merging Areas
Missouri Officials Say They Will Look at Uplands Park Speed Camera
Missouri transportation officials are looking into the use of a mobile speed camera in Uplands Park along Natural Bridge Road where camera use is restricted. Town officials made the argument that the … [Read more...] about Missouri Officials Say They Will Look at Uplands Park Speed Camera
ODOT Worker Killed in Work Zone North of Ramona Identified
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has identified Ira Lee Henderson, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation employee who was hit and killed by a car on Wednesday on U.S. Highway 75 just north of Ramona. … [Read more...] about ODOT Worker Killed in Work Zone North of Ramona Identified
2011 Report: Distracted Driving on the Capital Beltway
The 2011 report reveals that distracted driving awareness programs have had a positive impact on drivers’ distracted driving habits. The survey conducted by Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic on … [Read more...] about 2011 Report: Distracted Driving on the Capital Beltway
New Research Reveals Distracted Driving in Construction Zones Declining
A new research released by Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic reveals that distracted driving is decreasing in the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes construction zone. More than 33% of the 1,000 Beltway … [Read more...] about New Research Reveals Distracted Driving in Construction Zones Declining
Round-the-Clock Safety Needed in Work Zones
In this article, Dr. Gridlock addressed the question regarding if work zone speed limits apply on a holiday or Saturday when no work is being done. He pointed out that the work zone hazards would … [Read more...] about Round-the-Clock Safety Needed in Work Zones