Crashes continue to be a problem in work zones. Analyses have indicated that rear-end and sideswipe crashes are the most frequent. Investigators have hypothesized that distractions are often the cause … [Read more...] about Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
Communication Systems
Intelligent Transportation System technology in work zones
Intelligent Transportation System was included in Iowa Smart Work Zone: Application on I-80 reconstruction project where there was two-way travel on two lanes. Project features include highway … [Read more...] about Intelligent Transportation System technology in work zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Wisconsin schedules the work and any lane closures to avoid peak traffic periods when feasible (e.g. avoid AM/PM peaks on commuter routes, avoid special events and weekends on routes with heavy … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
In Texas, portable trailer-mounted closed circuit television (CCTV), portable changeable message signs (CMS), portable highway advisory radio (HAR), and portable traffic signals are used to reduce … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Field Evaluation of Highway Advisory Radio for Traffic Management in Work Zones (abridgement)
Studies were conducted at a major maintenance work zone on a rural Interstate highway in Texas to evaluate the use of Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) for traffic management in work zones. The studies … [Read more...] about Field Evaluation of Highway Advisory Radio for Traffic Management in Work Zones (abridgement)
Traffic Management During Freeway Reconstruction and in Rural Work Zones
This report summarizes the results of studies conducted in Texas to evaluate traffic control and safety at various types of work zones. Based on the study findings, recommendationa for improving work … [Read more...] about Traffic Management During Freeway Reconstruction and in Rural Work Zones