The Strategic Workzone Analysis Tools (SWAT) program is a new FHWA initiative. Four tools are being developed as part of the initiative: an Expert System software program, a traffic impact analysis … [Read more...] about Strategic Work-Zone Analysis Tools
Impacts
Proposed Work Zone Regulations to Improve Safety, Mobility
The combination of heavier traffic volumes occurring on road networks with more work zones increases the impacts of those work zones on both congestion and safety. To address these impacts, the … [Read more...] about Proposed Work Zone Regulations to Improve Safety, Mobility
Estimation of Traffic Impacts at Work Zones: State of the Practice
This study was conducted to provide the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) with the state-of-the-practice tools that are available and used by other state agencies for estimating the traffic … [Read more...] about Estimation of Traffic Impacts at Work Zones: State of the Practice
Work Zone Impacts Assessment: An Approach to Assess and Manage Work Zone Safety and Mobility Impacts of Road Projects
Work zone impacts assessment is the process of understanding and managing the safety and mobility impacts of a road construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation project. Assessing WZ impacts is … [Read more...] about Work Zone Impacts Assessment: An Approach to Assess and Manage Work Zone Safety and Mobility Impacts of Road Projects
Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
This is the first of four guides to help agencies implement the provisions of the rule. This guide provides a general overview of the rule, including the goals and expected benefits; a comparison of … [Read more...] about Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
Summary of SHRP Research and Economic Benefits of Work Zone Safety
In 1995, a project was initiated to assess the costs versus benefits of the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP). Information was collected from State and local highway agencies on their … [Read more...] about Summary of SHRP Research and Economic Benefits of Work Zone Safety