The driving environment of expressway maintenance work zones is complex and the rate of accidents is high. It is very important to improve road traffic safety, evaluate driving risks, and establish … [Read more...] about Traffic Risk Assessment Model for Expressway Maintenance Work Zones Based on Risk Index
Highway Maintenance
Very Short Duration Work Zone Safety for Maintenance and Other Activities: A synthesis of Highway Practice
TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program Synthesis 533 identifies the current state of practice among state departments of transportation (DOTs) regarding selection and setup of very short … [Read more...] about Very Short Duration Work Zone Safety for Maintenance and Other Activities: A synthesis of Highway Practice
A Method for Expressing and Displaying the Vehicle Behavior Distribution in Maintenance Work Zones
Maintenance work zones on the road network have impacts on the normal travelling of vehicles, which increase the risk of traffic accidents. The traffic characteristic analysis in maintenance work … [Read more...] about A Method for Expressing and Displaying the Vehicle Behavior Distribution in Maintenance Work Zones
TRB Webinar: Highway Maintenance Goes to College
TRB conducted a webinar on November 7, 2018 that discussed highway maintenance education programs at the associate degree level. This webinar identified the most important training needs in the … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Highway Maintenance Goes to College
Review of Literature and Maintenance Practices at State Transportation Agencies
This report reviews relevant literature related to maintenance scheduling, prioritization, and methodologies. It discusses Kentucky Transportation Center’s current approach to maintenance activities. … [Read more...] about Review of Literature and Maintenance Practices at State Transportation Agencies
Novel Method of Obtaining Critical Parameter in Safety Assessment for Maintenance Work Zone
Safety assessment of maintenance work zone is crucial for the safety of conservation personnel and traveling vehicles. To make up for the limitations of current methods to do timely safety assessment … [Read more...] about Novel Method of Obtaining Critical Parameter in Safety Assessment for Maintenance Work Zone