Segment with lane drops are very important in freeway systems since they are major constrains to traffic flow and safety. The frequency of capacity reductions and higher safety risks is proportional … [Read more...] about An Integrated Lane Change Control Method for Freeway Segments With Lane Drop in a Connected Mixed Traffic Environment
Using ITS in Work Zones
Technologies to Improve Work Zone Safety
CPWR, ARTBA, and the NORA Construction Sector Council Struck-by Work Group hosted this webinar as part of the National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction. The webinar covers … [Read more...] about Technologies to Improve Work Zone Safety
Traffic Flow Simulation Analysis of Mixed Traffic Flow Involving CAVs and Human-Driven Vehicles in Urban Work Zones
With the acceleration of urbanization, developing public transportation is an important means to alleviate travel pressure and traffic congestion in cities. Work zones that occupy urban road resources … [Read more...] about Traffic Flow Simulation Analysis of Mixed Traffic Flow Involving CAVs and Human-Driven Vehicles in Urban Work Zones
Lane-Change Response to Infrastructure Warning About Lane Closure in a Mixed Vehicle Fleet
Fostering the safe and efficient operation of road networks that include vehicles equipped with SAE International® Level 3™ (L3) automation and a cooperative automated driving system (C-ADS) requires … [Read more...] about Lane-Change Response to Infrastructure Warning About Lane Closure in a Mixed Vehicle Fleet
Adaptive Traffic Management for Emergency Vehicles in Work Zones
A work zone is a section of road with closed lanes for maintenance, forcing vehicles to merge and creating congestion bottlenecks on the highway. Emergency Vehicles (EVs) are vital for incident … [Read more...] about Adaptive Traffic Management for Emergency Vehicles in Work Zones
Guidance for Incorporating Work Zone Data Within Traffic Management Operations
The ability for agencies to notify vehicles that they are approaching a work zone has the potential to reduce crashes by increasing motorists’ awareness of the conditions. A critical element of this … [Read more...] about Guidance for Incorporating Work Zone Data Within Traffic Management Operations