In Houston the condition of the existing highway network has deteriorated at a far greater rate than can be maintained without affecting traffic severely or endangering the safety of maintenance … [Read more...] about Developing a Scheduling Tool for Work Zones on Houston Freeways
Information Infrastructure and Data
Lane Closures at Freeway Work Zones: Simulation Study
A study of freeway lane closures at work zones is described. It involved the development of a microscopic computer-simulation model. Vehicles in platoons are controlled by a car-following rule. The … [Read more...] about Lane Closures at Freeway Work Zones: Simulation Study
QuickZone
QuickZone is an easy-to-use, spreadsheet-based traffic analysis tool that compares the traffic impacts for work zone mitigation strategies and estimates the costs, traffic delays, and potential … [Read more...] about QuickZone
Strategic Work-Zone Analysis Tools
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
A QuickZone Tailor-Made for Maryland
The prototype version of QuickZone, a new work zone delay estimation software developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Mitretek Systems, is now available for use and assessment by … [Read more...] about A QuickZone Tailor-Made for Maryland
QuickZone 1.0: A Better Approach to Work Zone Planning
How will the construction or rehabilitation project that you're planning affect motorists' What will be the costs of traveler delay caused by your project' What might be the effect of … [Read more...] about QuickZone 1.0: A Better Approach to Work Zone Planning