Peak travel times contribute to congestion formation at freeway work zones. Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) can inform drivers in real-time about the delays and travel times en-route and … [Read more...] about Delay or Travel Time Information? The Impact of Advanced Traveler Information Systems on Drivers’ Behavior Before Freeway Work Zones
Advanced Traveler Information Systems
Use of Smart Work Zone Technologies for Improving Work Zone Safety: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
To make work zones safer, state departments of transportation (DOTs) use smart technologies with specialized components, such as sensors, communications, software, and electronic equipment, to manage … [Read more...] about Use of Smart Work Zone Technologies for Improving Work Zone Safety: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
Road Safety Audit: Twin Ports Interchange Work Zone
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 1 (Duluth region) is rebuilding the I-35, I-535, and US Highway 53 interchange in the city of Duluth, Minnesota. This interchange is known … [Read more...] about Road Safety Audit: Twin Ports Interchange Work Zone
How Does the Value of Time Influence Road User Costs During Work Zone Closures? A Case Study in El Paso, Texas, Using Simulation-Based Modeling Methods
It is becoming standard practice for many departments of transportation (DOTs) to use incentive/disincentive clauses (also known as road user costs) with contractors to stay on or ahead of schedule. … [Read more...] about How Does the Value of Time Influence Road User Costs During Work Zone Closures? A Case Study in El Paso, Texas, Using Simulation-Based Modeling Methods
Traveler Information for the Commercial Vehicle Operations Community
Traveler information is critical for the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicle operations (CVO). The objectives of this project are to (a) review traveler information technologies and practices … [Read more...] about Traveler Information for the Commercial Vehicle Operations Community
Improved Road Safety at Work Zones Using Advanced Traveler Information Systems
Work zones are road sections where road construction or maintenance activities take place. These work zones usually have different alignment and furniture than the original road and thus temporary … [Read more...] about Improved Road Safety at Work Zones Using Advanced Traveler Information Systems