This paper reports findings from recent investigations into freeway capacity at several reconstruction zones in Ontario, Canada. The aim is to provide guidelines for estimating freeway capacity at … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Estimating Capacity at Freeway Reconstruction Zones
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Radial Basis Function Neural Network for Work Zone Capacity and Queue Estimation
An adaptive computational model is presented for estimating the work zone capacity and queue length and delay, taking into account the following factors: number of lanes, number of open lanes, work … [Read more...] about Radial Basis Function Neural Network for Work Zone Capacity and Queue Estimation
Accommodating Law Enforcement in Work Zones
This presentation tackles the problem of eliminated enforcement areas in work zones. It offers several solutions to the problem that range from better planning to automated speed enforcement. … [Read more...] about Accommodating Law Enforcement in Work Zones
Deployment and Evaluation of ITS Technology in Work Zones
Highways in rural areas where construction work is taking place experience many of the same traffic problems that are being experienced by large urban areas such as congestion, delays, aggressive … [Read more...] about Deployment and Evaluation of ITS Technology in Work Zones
Complex Work Zone Safety
During the past several years, the continuous industrial development in Texas, as well as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), led to a population increase and a significant growth of … [Read more...] about Complex Work Zone Safety
Analysis of Human Factors in Nighttime Work Zones
This paper presents the results of a research project aimed at providing insights into the human factors associated with nighttime work zones on the New Jersey Department of Transportation … [Read more...] about Analysis of Human Factors in Nighttime Work Zones