Findings of capacity studies conducted at urban freeway maintenance and construction work zones in Houston and Dallas are summarized. Studies were conducted on five-, four-, and three-lane freeway … [Read more...] about Traffic Capacity Through Urban Freeway Work Zones in Texas
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Visibility in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
Several documents that will assist the engineer in planning and maintaining safe construction zone visibility are discussed and an attempt is made to relate positive experiences to the user. The … [Read more...] about Visibility in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
Police Use of Surveillance Cameras Against Motorists Increasing
This article discusses the facts and issues regarding the use of surveillance camera or photo radar in work zones. … [Read more...] about Police Use of Surveillance Cameras Against Motorists Increasing
Strategic Work-Zone Analysis Tools
The Strategic Workzone Analysis Tools (SWAT) program is a new FHWA initiative. Four tools are being developed as part of the initiative: an Expert System software program, a traffic impact analysis … [Read more...] about Strategic Work-Zone Analysis Tools
Examination of the Effect of Driver Population at Freeway Reconstruction Zones
This paper presents an investigation into the effect of the driver population factor on the capacity of long-term freeway reconstruction zones. A major reconstruction project in Ontario, Canada … [Read more...] about Examination of the Effect of Driver Population at Freeway Reconstruction Zones
Enhanced Crash Reporting to Explore Workzone Crash Patterns
This work analyzes patterns and factors in workzone crashes. In response to actual and suspected deficiencies in the quality of workzone crash reporting from standard police crash reports, an enhanced … [Read more...] about Enhanced Crash Reporting to Explore Workzone Crash Patterns