This document was prepared by the author for inclusion into a DHS/FEMA funding request. It includes supporting documents prepared for the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) and for … [Read more...] about Cost-Benefit Analysis & Justification: Mobile Barriers MBT-1
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Analysis of Loss of Time Value During Road Maintenance Project
Lane closure is frequently performed in the execution of the road maintenance project. It has a negative impact on road users such as the loss of vehicle operating costs and the loss of time value. … [Read more...] about Analysis of Loss of Time Value During Road Maintenance Project
Work Zone Traffic Management Analysis Using Analytical Methods
The course provides hands-on training on basic analytical methods (sketch planning methods) to compute work zone performance measures (WZPM). The WZPM includes the following factors: capacity, speed, … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Management Analysis Using Analytical Methods
Balsi Beam Deployment Support
This study deals with a cost benefit analysis of the Balsi Beam Crash protection System. This system has been developed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to provide positive … [Read more...] about Balsi Beam Deployment Support
Deployment and Evaluation of Mobile Barrier in CDOT Research Branch
This cost benefit analysis, prepared by the Colorado Department of Transportation, was successfully used to justify the use of federal funds to acquire Mobile Barriers MBT-1. … [Read more...] about Deployment and Evaluation of Mobile Barrier in CDOT Research Branch
Work Zone Crash Cost Prediction with a Least Median Squares Linear Regression Model
Traffic safety considerations are an important component of work zone design and implementation plans. This study aimed to develop a safety estimation approach on the basis of work zone scheduling and … [Read more...] about Work Zone Crash Cost Prediction with a Least Median Squares Linear Regression Model