The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) partnered to expand BCOE’s “Back 2 Work” program. Back 2 Work crews support Caltrans with litter … [Read more...] about Caltrans Expands Support for ‘Back 2 Work’ Program
Highway Maintenance
A Network Model to Optimally Group Road Maintenance Interventions for Work Zone Development
One of the main tasks of road managers is to plan maintenance interventions, which is currently in practice often done using a simple ranking-based method. However, an increasing number of researchers … [Read more...] about A Network Model to Optimally Group Road Maintenance Interventions for Work Zone Development
Addressing the Motorcyclist Advisory Council Recommendations: Synthesis on Roadway Geometry, Pavement Design, and Pavement Construction and Maintenance Practices
Roadway geometry, pavement design, and pavement construction and maintenance practices are designed to construct and maintain roadway facilities that provide for motor vehicle travel. Typical … [Read more...] about Addressing the Motorcyclist Advisory Council Recommendations: Synthesis on Roadway Geometry, Pavement Design, and Pavement Construction and Maintenance Practices
Mobile and Slow-Moving Operation at Work Zones for Aging Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance
Infrastructure maintenance is very important to the efficiency of our transportation system. In 2020 alone, USDOT spent a total of $24 Billion dollars to preserve national highway systems. In … [Read more...] about Mobile and Slow-Moving Operation at Work Zones for Aging Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance
Evaluation Methodology of Leader-Follower Autonomous Vehicle System for Work Zone Maintenance
Mobile and slow-moving operations, such as striping, sweeping, bridge flushing, and pothole patching, are critical for efficient and safe operation of a highway transportation system. However, … [Read more...] about Evaluation Methodology of Leader-Follower Autonomous Vehicle System for Work Zone Maintenance
NJDOT Annual Statewide Pothole Repair Campaign Begins This Week: Moving Operations and Daytime Lane Closures can be Expected
The Winter weather this year has been extremely harsh on state highways, resulting in a large number of potholes that pose a risk for motorists. New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner … [Read more...] about NJDOT Annual Statewide Pothole Repair Campaign Begins This Week: Moving Operations and Daytime Lane Closures can be Expected