This work investigated methods and best practices that agencies use to manage work zone data. Information gathered from the survey includes types of data collected, methods used for data collection, … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Managing Work Zone Data
Best Practices
Safety at Road Worksites: Stage 1 Working Papers
This report details contemporary practices to mitigate risk and improve safety at road worksites. This research involved three study components: The safety performance at worksites in … [Read more...] about Safety at Road Worksites: Stage 1 Working Papers
Synthesis of Variable Speed Limit Signs
Variable speed limit (VSL) systems utilize information on traffic speed, occupancy, and volume detection, weather, and road surface conditions to determine the appropriate speeds at which drivers … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Variable Speed Limit Signs
A Guide for Work Zone Crash Data Collection, Reporting, and Analysis
This guide describes the work zone crash data collection and reporting process, as well as the benefits and challenges in developing a unified system across the states. The quality and consistency of … [Read more...] about A Guide for Work Zone Crash Data Collection, Reporting, and Analysis
Review of Literature and Practices for Incident Management Programs
The project team examined project evaluations, best practice summaries, and synthesis documents, and derived a summary of key elements of programs to speed the time to find and clear stalled vehicles … [Read more...] about Review of Literature and Practices for Incident Management Programs
Traffic Incident Management Quick Clearance Guidance and Implications
Improving traffic incident management is one means to help reduce congestion, as traffic incidents account for approximately 25 percent of total congestion on U.S. highways. Between July and September … [Read more...] about Traffic Incident Management Quick Clearance Guidance and Implications