To improve safety in work zones across Minnesota, U of M researchers are working on a tagging and mapping system that can efficiently gather information about the layout of work zones, perform remote … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Mapping Project Aims to Reduce Crashes Through Better Information
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Lane Width Estimation in Work Zones Using LiDAR-Based Mobile Mapping Systems
Lane width evaluation is one of the crucial aspects in road safety inspection, especially in work zones where an arrow lane width can result in a reduced roadway capacity and also, increase the … [Read more...] about Lane Width Estimation in Work Zones Using LiDAR-Based Mobile Mapping Systems
Work Zone Mapping and Tag Deployment System
Roadway construction is an inevitable part of functional transportation infrastructure. However, work zone incidents have increased over the years. This report is the third part of an … [Read more...] about Work Zone Mapping and Tag Deployment System
Study on Traffic Organization and Work-Zone Optimization of Four-Lane Freeway Reconstruction and Expansion
In this paper, the bi-directional four-lane traffic organization plan and its key factors in the freeway reconstruction and expansion were analyzed. Combined with the actual traffic flow and … [Read more...] about Study on Traffic Organization and Work-Zone Optimization of Four-Lane Freeway Reconstruction and Expansion
Township of Scugog Now Using Traffic Watch Powered by Municipal 511 to Communicate Construction and Road Closures
As part of their continued efforts to modernize and improve road works operations and communications, the Township of Scugog is utilizing the online tool Traffic Watch from Durham Region powered by … [Read more...] about Township of Scugog Now Using Traffic Watch Powered by Municipal 511 to Communicate Construction and Road Closures
Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodation
Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodation