A literature review and discussions with highway and transportation officials in several states provided information on issues relating to the planning, safety, and traffic control aspects of night … [Read more...] about Benefits and Safety Impact of Night Work-Zone Activities
Economic and Social Factors
Strategic Work-Zone Analysis Tools
The Strategic Workzone Analysis Tools (SWAT) program is a new FHWA initiative. Four tools are being developed as part of the initiative: an Expert System software program, a traffic impact analysis … [Read more...] about Strategic Work-Zone Analysis Tools
Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
This is the first of four guides to help agencies implement the provisions of the rule. This guide provides a general overview of the rule, including the goals and expected benefits; a comparison of … [Read more...] about Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
Summary of SHRP Research and Economic Benefits of Work Zone Safety
In 1995, a project was initiated to assess the costs versus benefits of the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP). Information was collected from State and local highway agencies on their … [Read more...] about Summary of SHRP Research and Economic Benefits of Work Zone Safety
Economic Benefits of SHRP Research
State highway departments conceived and funded the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) to develop new technologies for designing and maintaining longer-lasting, safer roadways. The strategic … [Read more...] about Economic Benefits of SHRP Research
CBR Model for Freeway Work Zone Traffic Management
A case-based reasoning (CBR) model is presented for freeway work zone traffic management. The model considers work zone layout, traffic demand, work characteristics, traffic control measures, and … [Read more...] about CBR Model for Freeway Work Zone Traffic Management