Work zones are not only traffic bottlenecks, but also critical points for the safety of both vehicle occupants and workers. Vehicle speed is a key factor to estimate traffic efficiency and understand … [Read more...] about Driving Speed Behavior of Cars and Trucks on Six-Lane Highway Work Zone Considering Lane and Location Deviation
Design
Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act in Work Zones: A Practitioner Guide
Many practitioners are looking for guidance and examples of common solutions for complying with the American with Disabilities Act to assist them in the development of their designs and specifications … [Read more...] about Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act in Work Zones: A Practitioner Guide
Determining Optimal Deployment Location of Portable Changeable Message Sign Upstream of Work Zones
A portable changeable message sign (PCMS) has been utilized in the upstream of work zones for many years. However, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) does not specify the optimal … [Read more...] about Determining Optimal Deployment Location of Portable Changeable Message Sign Upstream of Work Zones
Advanced Work Zone Management and Design
This instructor-led training provides learners with the skill and knowledge of both technical and non-technical aspects of work zone traffic control practices. This training course is designed for … [Read more...] about Advanced Work Zone Management and Design
Optimizing Work Zone Practices for Highway Construction Projects
Recent studies indicate that work zones suffer from an increasing trend of deaths and injuries in and around the highway construction areas with an average of 745 fatalities and 40,700 severe injuries … [Read more...] about Optimizing Work Zone Practices for Highway Construction Projects
Doing More With Less
Scarce financial resources, limited rights-of-way, and continuing concerns about the environmental footprint of highway projects have compelled transportation officials to do more with less when … [Read more...] about Doing More With Less