The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has launched a new 24/7 pothole reporting hotline and online dashboard to improve the identification, tracking, and repair of potholes on state … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Department of Transportation Launches 511 System to Report Potholes
Using ITS in Work Zones
Creating Effective Graphic Changeable Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Messaging
Successful transportation safety messages are only effective if travelers can comprehend the notices. However, one method of safety messaging, text-only messages, can be challenging for non-native … [Read more...] about Creating Effective Graphic Changeable Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Messaging
Mixed Traffic Flow Characteristics and Energy Consumption in Highway Work Zone under a Connected and Automated Environment
Lane reductions in highway work zones often trigger merging conflicts and congestion, disrupting normal traffic flow. By integrating the safety-distance-based car-following model, improved work-zone … [Read more...] about Mixed Traffic Flow Characteristics and Energy Consumption in Highway Work Zone under a Connected and Automated Environment
Prioritizing Worker-Centered Risk Mitigation Strategies and Technological Solutions: A Best–Worst Method Study From Highway Work Zones of India
Highway work zones are hazardous areas where construction and maintenance activities occur alongside active traffic, posing significant safety challenges for on-site workers. This study investigates … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Worker-Centered Risk Mitigation Strategies and Technological Solutions: A Best–Worst Method Study From Highway Work Zones of India
Design of Guidance Strategies Toward Better Driving Behavior in Typical Freeway Work Zones
With the gradual increase in the demand for daily maintenance, repair, and expansion, work zones have become critical nodes influencing traffic flow characteristics in freeways. Timely guidance of … [Read more...] about Design of Guidance Strategies Toward Better Driving Behavior in Typical Freeway Work Zones
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence Lighting on Speed Compliance During Lane Closure Operations
The NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Section is collecting speed data on 6 random Interstate/Freeway projects across the state that are using both Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence … [Read more...] about An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence Lighting on Speed Compliance During Lane Closure Operations