Traffic levels on Interstate Highway 80 in eastern Iowa increased percent between 1988 and 1997, with summer traffic volumes approaching 40,000 vehicles per day. These traffic levels and the expected … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Rural Interstate Work Zone Traffic Management Plans in Iowa Using Simulation
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Special Road District Foreman Struck by Oil Distributor Truck
On July 25, 1996, a 60-year-old male, special road district foreman (victim), died from multiple trauma after he was struck by an oil distributor truck at a rural county road chip-and-seal project. … [Read more...] about Special Road District Foreman Struck by Oil Distributor Truck
Construction Costs and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Traffic Control Strategies, Volume I: Final Report
This final report is the first volume of the two-volume series. Research was performed to determine total costs (construction and road user costs) and safety impacts associated with traffic control … [Read more...] about Construction Costs and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Traffic Control Strategies, Volume I: Final Report
Construction Costs and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Traffic Control Strategies, Volume II: Informational Guide
This guide is Volume II of the two-volume series. The report is intended to present an informational guide for highway agencies and contractors to assist them in selecting the most cost-effective of … [Read more...] about Construction Costs and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Traffic Control Strategies, Volume II: Informational Guide
Traffic Management During Freeway Reconstruction and in Rural Work Zones
This report summarizes the results of studies conducted in Texas to evaluate traffic control and safety at various types of work zones. Based on the study findings, recommendationa for improving work … [Read more...] about Traffic Management During Freeway Reconstruction and in Rural Work Zones