In comparable private sectors, incentive and disincentive programs have effectively promoted safe behaviors by employees. However, state departments of transportation (DOTs) have unique limitations … [Read more...] about Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews
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How Does the Value of Time Influence Road User Costs During Work Zone Closures? A Case Study in El Paso, Texas, Using Simulation-Based Modeling Methods
It is becoming standard practice for many departments of transportation (DOTs) to use incentive/disincentive clauses (also known as road user costs) with contractors to stay on or ahead of schedule. … [Read more...] about How Does the Value of Time Influence Road User Costs During Work Zone Closures? A Case Study in El Paso, Texas, Using Simulation-Based Modeling Methods
ODOT to Impose Stiffer Fines on Contractors After Long Traffic Delay due to Construction on I-480
The failure of contractors in meeting the contract requirements of having all lanes open by 6 am has caused construction-related morning delays for area commuters several times. Ohio Department of … [Read more...] about ODOT to Impose Stiffer Fines on Contractors After Long Traffic Delay due to Construction on I-480
Transportation Construction Work-Zone Safety Impact on Time-Related Incentive Contracting Projects
Work-zone safety on highway projects continues to be a national concern, and project safety performance is one of the indicators of project success. Many contractors and State Transportation Agencies … [Read more...] about Transportation Construction Work-Zone Safety Impact on Time-Related Incentive Contracting Projects
Application of Work Zone Road User Costs to Determine Schedule-Related Incentives and Disincentives: Conceptual Framework
Time-related contract clauses are primarily designed to encourage contractors through incentives and disincentives to complete construction projects on or ahead of schedule. Highway agencies have … [Read more...] about Application of Work Zone Road User Costs to Determine Schedule-Related Incentives and Disincentives: Conceptual Framework
Programmatic Examination of Missouri Incentive/Disincentive Contracts for Mitigating Work Zone Traffic Impacts
Incentive/disincentive clauses (I/D) are designed to award payments to contractors if they complete work ahead of schedule and to deduct payments if they exceed the completion time. A previously … [Read more...] about Programmatic Examination of Missouri Incentive/Disincentive Contracts for Mitigating Work Zone Traffic Impacts