Traffic incidents cause approximately 50 percent of freeway congestion in metropolitan areas, resulting in extra travel time and fuel cost. Quantifying incident-induced delay (IID) will help people … [Read more...] about Quantifying Incident-Induced Travel Delays on Freeways Using Traffic Sensor Data: Phase II
Lane Closure Policies and Management Systems
Lane closure policies and systems can help a state improve mobility by restricting lane closure hours in line with peak travel times and coordinating lane closures to manage the combined impacts. This … [Read more...] about Lane Closure Policies and Management Systems
Quebec Doubles Fines for Speeding in Highway Construction Zones
The Quebec Highway Code was recently amended to double the amount of fines for speeding in highway construction zones. The changes were made four months after two signal workers were struck and killed … [Read more...] about Quebec Doubles Fines for Speeding in Highway Construction Zones
Oklahoma Measure Prohibiting Texting While Driving Advances
The House Public Safety Committee recently passed Bill 1316, which makes texting while driving illegal and prohibits cell phone usage in school zones and road construction zones. The bill also bans … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Measure Prohibiting Texting While Driving Advances
100 Northern Virginia Employers Sign Pledge to Reduce Distracted Driving
Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic launched the “Orange Cones. No Phones. Employee Safety Pledge” educational campaign program to reduce distracted driving in construction zones on the Capital … [Read more...] about 100 Northern Virginia Employers Sign Pledge to Reduce Distracted Driving
Work Zone Safety Clearinghouse Launches Ad Campaign & Unveils New Educational Resources
The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse has launched a new print ad campaign featuring Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez and transportation leaders delivering messages about … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Clearinghouse Launches Ad Campaign & Unveils New Educational Resources