Drivers experience variations in travel time due to congestion and delays associated with road construction projects on existing transportation facilities. The effect on the travel time of a link … [Read more...] about Modeling the Effect of a Freeway Road Construction Project on Link-Level Travel Times
Impacts
Impact Assessment of Long-Term Work Zones in Arterial Roads on Commercial Activities in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia
This paper assesses the impact of long-term work zones in arterial roads on commercial activities in Dammam Metropolitan area. The study focuses on two cases of long-term work zones in arterials in … [Read more...] about Impact Assessment of Long-Term Work Zones in Arterial Roads on Commercial Activities in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia
Data Driven Approach to Characterize and Forecast the Impact of Freeway Work Zones on Mobility Using Probe Vehicle Data
The presence of work zones on freeways causes traffic congestion and creates hazardous conditions for commuters and construction workers. Traffic congestion resulting from work zones causes negative … [Read more...] about Data Driven Approach to Characterize and Forecast the Impact of Freeway Work Zones on Mobility Using Probe Vehicle Data
ARTBA Tracks Coronavirus Impacts on State Transportation Projects
Many state transportation departments have accelerated road and bridge projects due to substantially reduced work zone traffic volumes from COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. But there is also growing … [Read more...] about ARTBA Tracks Coronavirus Impacts on State Transportation Projects
Effect of Construction Work Zone on Traffic Stream Parameters Using Vehicular Trajectory Data Under Mixed Traffic Conditions
The research work presented is originated with the intent of studying driving behavior, especially in a lateral direction under the influence of construction work activities under prevailing … [Read more...] about Effect of Construction Work Zone on Traffic Stream Parameters Using Vehicular Trajectory Data Under Mixed Traffic Conditions
Local Business Owner Faces Impact of Hwy 231 Closure
A business owner says he has seen a decrease in business ever since Highway 231 shut down. There are barricades blocking off the road. The Alabama Department of Transportation says the barricades are … [Read more...] about Local Business Owner Faces Impact of Hwy 231 Closure