Assessing the safety and mobility impacts of work zones across the project development phases of road construction and maintenance projects is an emphasis area of the Federal Highway Administration's … [Read more...] about Estimation of Traffic Impacts at Work Zones: State of the Practice
Economic and Social Factors
Work zone impact thresholds
Florida uses a lane closure analysis (LCA) to determine the time of day the contractor is allowed to work. This analysis takes into consideration:ATC = Actual Traffic CountsP/D = Peak Traffic to Daily … [Read more...] about Work zone impact thresholds
Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of the Dallas North Central Expressway Construction on Business
Urban reconstruction, particularly in or near central city business districts, impedes traffic flow and creates a variety of problems to those working, living, or passing through the areas affected by … [Read more...] about Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of the Dallas North Central Expressway Construction on Business
Benefits and Safety Impact of Night Work-Zone Activities
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
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