The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether or not the costs associated with the application of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology for temporary Construction Zone Traffic … [Read more...] about A Benefit-Cost Analysis for the Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems Technology for Temporary Construction Zone Traffic Management on the I-496 Reconstruction in Lansing, Michigan
Benefit Cost Analysis
Road Work Ahead: Is Construction Worth the Wait?
Road projects are designed to ease traffic congestion by widening or otherwise expanding the capacity of existing roads. But ironically, the construction projects themselves can create significant … [Read more...] about Road Work Ahead: Is Construction Worth the Wait?
Assessing the Benefits of Smart Work Zone Systems
Smart work zones (SWZs) are being deployed around the United States as a way to inform drivers dynamically about traffic conditions within a work zone. SWZs use sensors to detect traffic flow … [Read more...] about Assessing the Benefits of Smart Work Zone Systems
From Research to Reality: Assessing the Results of the Strategic Highway Research Program
In 1995, shortly after the 5-year Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) concluded and during the early stages of the national program to encourage the implementation of SHRP products, the … [Read more...] about From Research to Reality: Assessing the Results of the Strategic Highway Research Program