The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will undoubtedly increase the number of roadway work zones this summer. Portable Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are available to state and … [Read more...] about Coordinating, Planning and Managing the Effects of Roadway Construction with Technology
Economic and Social Factors
Freeway Work Zone Lane Capacity
The focus of this report is a capacity analysis of two long-term urban freeway Work Zones. Work Zone #1 tapered four mainline lanes to two, using two separate tapers; Work Zone #2 tapered two mainline … [Read more...] about Freeway Work Zone Lane Capacity
Comparative Analysis Report: The Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones
This report presents the results of a Federal Highway Administration study that examined the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for work zone traffic management. Congestion and safety … [Read more...] about Comparative Analysis Report: The Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones
Michigan Department of Transportation Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual
Specific processes, procedures and guidelines to support implementation of the policy are developed and communicated through the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual. This manual also includes methods … [Read more...] about Michigan Department of Transportation Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual
New Hampshire Department of Transportation Guidelines for Implementation of the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy
On September 9, 2004, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule (the Rule) in the Federal Register (69 FR 54562). This Rule updates and renames the … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Department of Transportation Guidelines for Implementation of the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy