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Interactive Process of Microsimulation and Logistic Regression for Short-Term Work Zone Traffic Diversion

The rapidly growing number of work zones on national highways is having significant operational impacts due to the temporary loss of capacity. Work zone impact on safety and mobility creates a strong … [Read more...] about Interactive Process of Microsimulation and Logistic Regression for Short-Term Work Zone Traffic Diversion

Impact of Lane Closures on Roadway Capacity: Modeling Diversion Propensity at Work Zones (Part C)

Chapter 10 of the FDOT Plans Preparation Manual titled "Work Zone Traffic Control" contains a lane closure analysis procedure, in which a "Remaining Traffic Factor" (RTF) is used to account for … [Read more...] about Impact of Lane Closures on Roadway Capacity: Modeling Diversion Propensity at Work Zones (Part C)

Don’t Shout. Re-route.

Public service campaign designed to discourage motorists from using the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago during major construction phases. An explanation of the work being done, alternate routes, ramp … [Read more...] about Don’t Shout. Re-route.

Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones

On major metropolitan projects, Minnesota has used the SMART WORKZONE. A portable system of cameras and changeable message signs connected to a command center monitors traffic congestion (using … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones

Improving the Conspicuity of Trailblazing Signs for Incident Management

This report describes efforts to design and evaluate a new sign design for emergency route trailblazing in a two-part series. The first part involved an off-road field experiment designed to determine … [Read more...] about Improving the Conspicuity of Trailblazing Signs for Incident Management