The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) uses its Performance Measurement System (PeMS) as the key platform for monitoring and managing work zone performance. PeMS is a comprehensive … [Read more...] about Comprehensive Work Zone Mobility Performance Management Across Project Stages
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Feasibility Study of Driverless Maintenance in Highway Construction Zones
Highway construction zones post a danger to both road workers and road users because of the change of road condition and speed variance. Driverless maintenance is expected to improve traffic safety by … [Read more...] about Feasibility Study of Driverless Maintenance in Highway Construction Zones
A Policy-Driven Approach for Work Zone Mobility Performance Management
The Ohio Department of Transportation uses a policy-driven approach to systematically determine any negative impacts that work zones may have on mobility, and eliminate, minimize, or mitigate those … [Read more...] about A Policy-Driven Approach for Work Zone Mobility Performance Management
RTC Using Technology to Navigate Las Vegas Construction Zones
With the work shifting on a daily basis, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada is challenged to obtain timely, accurate information about temporary construction zones and … [Read more...] about RTC Using Technology to Navigate Las Vegas Construction Zones
Modeling Drivers’ Travel Behavior Changes Caused by Highway Work Zones
It is critical to understand the impacts that work zones have on travel behavior and tripmaking, as more are implemented across the national highway system each year. For example, despite much … [Read more...] about Modeling Drivers’ Travel Behavior Changes Caused by Highway Work Zones
Evaluation of Interstate Work Zone Mobility Using Probe Vehicle Data and Machine Learning Techniques
According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), US work zones on freeways account for nearly 24% of nonrecurring freeway delays and 10% of overall congestion. Historically, there have been … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Interstate Work Zone Mobility Using Probe Vehicle Data and Machine Learning Techniques