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
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Framework for Assessing Bridges Construction Impact on Work Zone Traffic Using BrIM
This research presents a framework for visualizing bridge construction impact on work zone traffic using Bridge Information Modelling (BrIM) and Google Maps API. The framework consists of four … [Read more...] about Framework for Assessing Bridges Construction Impact on Work Zone Traffic Using BrIM
Assessing the Impact of Construction Work Zone Layout on Traffic Safety: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Work zones for road construction, maintenance, and enhancement activities affect traffic safety and reduce road network efficiency. This study aims to investigate the effect of work zone layout on … [Read more...] about Assessing the Impact of Construction Work Zone Layout on Traffic Safety: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users
The Work Zone Management (WZM) Capability Maturity Framework (CMF) assesses the capability of an agency to effectively manage work zone traffic, which includes assessing work zone impacts and … [Read more...] about Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users
National Highways Trials AI to Ease Roadwork Problems
National Highways has selected three innovative proposals utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate traffic disruptions caused by roadworks. These winning ideas, chosen from a pool of … [Read more...] about National Highways Trials AI to Ease Roadwork Problems
MnDOT Study Examines Impact of Road Closures on Small Businesses
A recent Minnesota Department of Transportation study reveals that urban small businesses, especially single-location food services, suffered more from recent highway improvement projects compared to … [Read more...] about MnDOT Study Examines Impact of Road Closures on Small Businesses