This report summarizes the findings of a research project which was focused on designing and testing a specific ITS application: providing real-time delay information to motorists in a rural two-lane … [Read more...] about Evaluation of ITS Technologies in Rural Work Zones: Showcase Evaluation #12
Information Infrastructure and Data
Feasibility of Visualization and Simulation Applications to Improve Work Zone Safety and Mobility
Visualization is a relatively recent tool available to engineers for enhancing transportation project design through improved communication, decision making, and stakeholder feedback. Current … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Visualization and Simulation Applications to Improve Work Zone Safety and Mobility
Development of Uniform Standards for Allowable Lane Closure
Procedures for determining allowable lane closure hours to perform maintenance, construction, resurfacing, regional permit and major access permit work on the state highway system were evaluated. The … [Read more...] about Development of Uniform Standards for Allowable Lane Closure
Roads’ Website Gets ‘Real Time’ Updates
Northern Ireland Transport has launched an updated version of the Roads Service website that it provides real time traffic information to the public. The new features include a journey planner, an … [Read more...] about Roads’ Website Gets ‘Real Time’ Updates
NJDOT Launches Project-Specific Widgets for Easy Access to Traffic Information
The New Jersey Department of Transportation is using new web application "widgets" on their 511 homepage to provide real-time traffic information in major construction zones. Each widget provides … [Read more...] about NJDOT Launches Project-Specific Widgets for Easy Access to Traffic Information