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Publication

Work Zone Speed Control and Management by State Transportation Agencies and Toll Authorities

Author/Presenter: Kamyab, Ali; Maze, T.H.; Gent, Steve; Schrock, Steve
Abstract:

This paper describes the results of a written questionnaire survey sent to state traffic engineers and their equivalents at toll authorities to determine their practices and policies regarding speed control and management in work zones. In addition, the questionnaire also asked agencies to identify technology or strategies they have tested or employed to reduce and manage speeds and their positive and negative experience with these strategies and technologies. Most agencies reported reducing speeds in work zones by no more than 10 mph below the normally posted speed and using regulatory signs rather than advisory signs. The most effective strategy for management of speeds in work zones was found to be the presents of police enforcement. However, because of the cost of patrolling work zones with police officers, this is a very problematic approach. Other technologies and strategies for reducing and controlling speeds have been tested with limited success.

Source: TRB 80th Annual Meeting Preprint CD-ROM
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Publication Date: 2001
Notes:

The Clearinghouse has a copy of this item.

Publication Types: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Topics: Speed Control; Work Zones

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