This paper assesses the impact of long-term work zones in arterial roads on commercial activities in Dammam Metropolitan area. The study focuses on two cases of long-term work zones in arterials in … [Read more...] about Impact Assessment of Long-Term Work Zones in Arterial Roads on Commercial Activities in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia
Economic and Social Factors
Data Driven Approach to Characterize and Forecast the Impact of Freeway Work Zones on Mobility Using Probe Vehicle Data
The presence of work zones on freeways causes traffic congestion and creates hazardous conditions for commuters and construction workers. Traffic congestion resulting from work zones causes negative … [Read more...] about Data Driven Approach to Characterize and Forecast the Impact of Freeway Work Zones on Mobility Using Probe Vehicle Data
Highway Construction Employment Holds Steady as Work Continues
According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, highway, street, and bridge contractors added 47,900 jobs between April and May. Total industry employment shows an increase of … [Read more...] about Highway Construction Employment Holds Steady as Work Continues
Coronavirus Impact on Transportation Construction Unclear From Latest U.S. Jobs Report
According to the recent data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total U.S. general construction employment fell less than 1 percent in March, but the full impact of the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Impact on Transportation Construction Unclear From Latest U.S. Jobs Report
Highway & Bridge Construction Employment Grew in March; General Construction Unemployment Hit Record 16.6 Percent in April
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on May 8, the construction industry shed 784,000 jobs between March and April. Despite the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and work … [Read more...] about Highway & Bridge Construction Employment Grew in March; General Construction Unemployment Hit Record 16.6 Percent in April
ARTBA Tracks Coronavirus Impacts on State Transportation Projects
Many state transportation departments have accelerated road and bridge projects due to substantially reduced work zone traffic volumes from COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. But there is also growing … [Read more...] about ARTBA Tracks Coronavirus Impacts on State Transportation Projects