Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) have the capability to detect 360-degree surrounding objects with high accuracy (centimeter level), high frequency (a tenth of a second), and long measuring … [Read more...] about Simulation of Roadside LiDAR Applications: A Smart Work Zone Case Study
Communication and Control
A Guide to Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Near Signalized/Unsignalized Intersections
The objective of this document is to assist transportation engineers and traffic control professionals in improving their knowledge on safety and operations of work zones in the immediate vicinity of … [Read more...] about A Guide to Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Near Signalized/Unsignalized Intersections
Safety and Mobility Analysis of Rolling Slowdown for Work Zones: Comparison with Full Closure
There are times when the traffic lanes through a work zone must be kept clear for activities such as placing overhead beams, erecting overhead signs, and installing power lines, and other temporary … [Read more...] about Safety and Mobility Analysis of Rolling Slowdown for Work Zones: Comparison with Full Closure
Work Near Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections
Intersections traditionally represent an area of safety concern given conflicting movements that increase the frequency and severity of traffic crashes as compared to other road locations. This issue … [Read more...] about Work Near Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections
A Study on the Characteristics of Vehicle Tracks in the Nighttime Construction Zone of Freeway Expansions
In order to study the influences of trajectory characteristics of vehicles at night in freeway expansion construction areas, day and night observation experiments are conducted to obtain the … [Read more...] about A Study on the Characteristics of Vehicle Tracks in the Nighttime Construction Zone of Freeway Expansions
Revealing the Impact of Mainstream Disruptions on On-Ramp Merging Behavior—A Virtual Reality (VR) Approach Using Work Zone Case Studies
Infrastructure disruptions such as lane closures present traffic efficiency and road safety challenges, especially on freeways. Such impacts become more significant when combined with compulsory … [Read more...] about Revealing the Impact of Mainstream Disruptions on On-Ramp Merging Behavior—A Virtual Reality (VR) Approach Using Work Zone Case Studies