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
Highway 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
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Toolbox Talks on Safety Awareness Among Highway Maintenance Crews
Highway maintenance crews conduct various work operations, such as roadway repairs, bridges maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, etc. The proximity to speeding traffic, the extreme work … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Effectiveness of Toolbox Talks on Safety Awareness Among Highway Maintenance Crews
Vehicle Intrusion Warning System in Work Zone Within Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Environment
Because expressway work zones for maintenance often need lane closure, it will result in road capacity bottleneck and impact the stabilization and safety of expressway operation. To ensure the safety … [Read more...] about Vehicle Intrusion Warning System in Work Zone Within Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Environment
Development of Intelligent Road Maintenance System Mobile Apps for a Highway
Roads are one of the main assets of a country where the network infrastructure offers economic and social benefits. It is understood that road maintenance would improve economic development and social … [Read more...] about Development of Intelligent Road Maintenance System Mobile Apps for a Highway
Road User Costs for Highway Construction Projects Involving a Lane Closure
While for years most American State Highway Agencies have performed Road User Cost (RUC) calculations, no uniformity from state to state has been established. There is scant research available that … [Read more...] about Road User Costs for Highway Construction Projects Involving a Lane Closure