The short film Displaced: Reimagining Our Nation’s Infrastructure explores the profound impact of highway construction on communities across the United States. Featuring firsthand accounts from … [Read more...] about ReConnect Rondo’s Short Film Shows Widespread Impact of Highway Construction
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Accounting for Work Zone Disruptions in Traffic Flow Forecasting
Traffic speed forecasting is an important task in intelligent transportation system management. The objective of much of the current computational research is to minimize the difference between … [Read more...] about Accounting for Work Zone Disruptions in Traffic Flow Forecasting
Perception of Road Users on Impact of Delayed Road Construction Projects on Livelihoods in Ashanti Region
Road construction delays in Ghana's Ashanti Region have detrimental impacts on livelihoods and health risks for residents and road users. This study examines road users’ perceptions (drivers, … [Read more...] about Perception of Road Users on Impact of Delayed Road Construction Projects on Livelihoods in Ashanti Region
New Technology Trial Reduces Delays for Drivers And Cuts Cost of Roadworks
A National Highways competition has successfully trialed innovative technologies aimed at reducing roadwork disruptions and costs. Alchera Technologies developed an AI-powered system that optimized … [Read more...] about New Technology Trial Reduces Delays for Drivers And Cuts Cost of Roadworks
Mobility and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
The goal of this project was to quantify the mobility and safety impacts of different combinations of lane width and shy distance to a barrier for a given paved width. The research team developed a … [Read more...] about Mobility and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
North Phoenix Residents Ask for Better Traffic Management During I-17 Closure Chaos
A closure on I-17 in north Phoenix over Mother's Day weekend caused severe traffic disruptions, turning quiet neighborhood streets into congested parking lots. Residents, unaccustomed to such chaos, … [Read more...] about North Phoenix Residents Ask for Better Traffic Management During I-17 Closure Chaos