VDOT stopped broadcasting information about traffic, travel conditions and construction on 1680 AM Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) which started around 1990. The reason is that the statewide Advanced … [Read more...] about VDOT Highway Advisory Radio Broadcast Goes off the Air
Highway Advisory Radio
Evaluation of a Motorist Awareness System
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of a Motorist Awareness System (MAS) on vehicle speeds in highway work zones. Spot speed studies were conducted prior to, within, and near the … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a Motorist Awareness System
Traffic Manual
The Traffic Manual provides guidance on traffic engineering policies, establishes uniform methods and procedures, and communicates vital information about traffic engineering and operations on state … [Read more...] about Traffic Manual
Intelligent Transportation Systems Benefits, Costs, Deployment and Lessons Learned: 2008 Update
Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) provide a proven set of strategies for addressing the challenges of assuring safety and reducing congestion, while accommodating the growth in transit … [Read more...] about Intelligent Transportation Systems Benefits, Costs, Deployment and Lessons Learned: 2008 Update
Intelligent Transportation System technology in work zones
Intelligent Transportation System was included in Iowa Smart Work Zone: Application on I-80 reconstruction project where there was two-way travel on two lanes. Project features include highway … [Read more...] about Intelligent Transportation System technology in work zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Wisconsin schedules the work and any lane closures to avoid peak traffic periods when feasible (e.g. avoid AM/PM peaks on commuter routes, avoid special events and weekends on routes with heavy … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones