Freeway work zones with lane closures can cause traffic disruption and congestion with increased travel time, safety risks, and emissions. Variable speed limit (VSL) control has been widely studied to … [Read more...] about Variable Speed Limits Control for Smart Work Zone With Connected Vehicles
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Enhancing Work Zone Safety: A Psychological and Behavioral Analysis of Anti-Tailgating Strategies Using Dynamic Message Signs and Fixed Warning Signs
Rear-end collisions in work zones, particularly those resulting from tailgating, pose a significant safety challenge that has not been adequately addressed in road safety research. Existing studies … [Read more...] about Enhancing Work Zone Safety: A Psychological and Behavioral Analysis of Anti-Tailgating Strategies Using Dynamic Message Signs and Fixed Warning Signs
Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data
Work zone control strategies, such as taper length and transverse rumble strips, have the potential to significantly impact traffic operations and safety. The performance of these strategies is often … [Read more...] about Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data
A Comprehensive Review of Dynamic Speed Feedback Signs in Reducing Speed at Different Critical Locations
Excessive speed is one of the main causes of fatal crashes worldwide. One speed reduction measure is dynamic speed feedback signs (DSFS), whose main purpose is to make drivers aware of their excessive … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Review of Dynamic Speed Feedback Signs in Reducing Speed at Different Critical Locations
Project-Based Crash Analysis for Crash Risk Reduction During Pavement Preservation
Low-cost safety improvements, road diets, and project upgrades are three typical solutions to integrate the concept of Complete Streets into pavement preservation programs of state departments of … [Read more...] about Project-Based Crash Analysis for Crash Risk Reduction During Pavement Preservation
Improving the Effectiveness of Speed Feedback Trailers in Freeway Work Zones
This study investigated methods for improving the effectiveness of speed feedback trailers (SFTs) when used as a speed management strategy in highway work zones. The research included a literature … [Read more...] about Improving the Effectiveness of Speed Feedback Trailers in Freeway Work Zones