Researchers with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute recently collaborated with the Virginia Department of Transportation and GeoStabilization International to pilot test smart work zone … [Read more...] about Virginia Tech Testing Work Zone Safety System
Using ITS in Work Zones
Trajectory Optimization of CAVs in Freeway Work Zone Considering Car-Following Behaviors Using Online Multiagent Reinforcement Learning
Work zone areas are frequent congested sections considered as the freeway bottleneck. Connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) trajectory optimization can improve the operating efficiency in bottleneck … [Read more...] about Trajectory Optimization of CAVs in Freeway Work Zone Considering Car-Following Behaviors Using Online Multiagent Reinforcement Learning
Trajectory Planning for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles at Freeway Work Zones Under Mixed Traffic Environment
Mixed traffic control with connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) and human driving vehicles (HVs) is becoming a hot topic. CAV trajectory planning at work zones under the mixed traffic environment … [Read more...] about Trajectory Planning for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles at Freeway Work Zones Under Mixed Traffic Environment
Methodology for Applying Connected Vehicle Data to Evaluate Impact of Interstate Construction Work Zone Diversions
Diversion of Interstate traffic can significantly impact the surrounding road network with increased volumes and congestion. This paper uses commercially available connected vehicle data to examine … [Read more...] about Methodology for Applying Connected Vehicle Data to Evaluate Impact of Interstate Construction Work Zone Diversions
Work Zone Detection for Autonomous Vehicles
Due to road maintenance and repair, a work zone can appear dynamically, and it may not be included in the map database. For driving safety, an autonomous vehicle needs to detect the work zone on the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Detection for Autonomous Vehicles
Use of Variable Speed Limits in Construction Zones: Concept of Operations
The Utah Department of Transportation is looking to implement smart work zone technology to manage the prudent reduction of speeds within work zones while minimizing the effects of the work zone on … [Read more...] about Use of Variable Speed Limits in Construction Zones: Concept of Operations