This workshop builds on the information covered in the Basic Work Zone Installer course, with particular emphasis paid to multi-lane urban streets. Multi-lane intersection work zones, detours, and … [Read more...] about Intermediate Work Zone Safety
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California Aims to Avoid ‘Carmageddon’ Freeway Closure
The section of Interstate 5 (I-5) connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco is scheduled to be closed for 36 hours in both directions starting on April 25 for construction workers to tear down a bridge … [Read more...] about California Aims to Avoid ‘Carmageddon’ Freeway Closure
An Optimization‐Based Traffic Diversion Model During Construction Closures
During major highway construction, when lanes or entire highway sections must be temporarily closed, traffic managers would like to inform motorists of alternative routes around the construction site … [Read more...] about An Optimization‐Based Traffic Diversion Model During Construction Closures
Optimizing Work-Zone Schedule with Floating Car Data Considering Traffic Diversion and Managed Lanes
Work zones have become the second largest contributor to the nonrecurring delay disruptions of traffic on US highways. The development of a sound model to minimize the total cost (i.e., road user cost … [Read more...] about Optimizing Work-Zone Schedule with Floating Car Data Considering Traffic Diversion and Managed Lanes
Pedestrian Safety Group Demonstrates Accessible Sidewalk Work Zone in Atlanta
PEDS, an advocacy group that provides technical expertise, outreach, and training to help make streets safe and inviting places to walk, held a demonstration of an accessible work zone on October … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Safety Group Demonstrates Accessible Sidewalk Work Zone in Atlanta
Impact Analysis of Temporary Traffic Control Design in Planning Construction for Transportation Infrastructure Expansion: The Contractor’s Perspective
In construction of transportation infrastructure expansion or improvement projects, temporary traffic control (TTC) is required to provide enough space for construction. Lane closing and detouring are … [Read more...] about Impact Analysis of Temporary Traffic Control Design in Planning Construction for Transportation Infrastructure Expansion: The Contractor’s Perspective