When a traffic incident occurs, congestion starts to disseminate around the incident location. Considering a suitable area to assess the impact of incidents and develop traffic network prediction … [Read more...] about Modeling Framework to Identify an Affected Area for Developing Traffic Management Strategies
Incident Management
From Road Design to Training, MDOT Focus is on Safety
As part of the effort to promote the "Toward Zero Deaths" (TZD) national highway safety strategy, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has implemented a number of projects across the Upper … [Read more...] about From Road Design to Training, MDOT Focus is on Safety
Traffic Incident Management on Rural Roads
This program applies traffic incident management (TIM) principles directly to the rural roads context using a two lane road as the example. The program highlights how fundamental TIM principles can be … [Read more...] about Traffic Incident Management on Rural Roads
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
This module highlights and explains in plain language the portions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) that apply to first responders working roadway incidents. The module offers … [Read more...] about Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
High Visibility Innovations
It is widely known that the visibility of responders is a key factor in safe emergency operation on the roadways. Beginning with the foundation of the applicable standards, this module will expose the … [Read more...] about High Visibility Innovations
Data Enhancement for Responsive Work Zone Safety Measures through Integration of Real-Time Incident Alerts and Lane Closure Records
Traditional work zone safety analysis and applications often rely on historical work zone and crash data. Those data are often in different formats and based on various location reference systems. It … [Read more...] about Data Enhancement for Responsive Work Zone Safety Measures through Integration of Real-Time Incident Alerts and Lane Closure Records