Road/lane closures due to maintenance works adversely affect the traffic conditions, causing delays in the various locations of the whole network. In Istanbul, Metropolitan Municipality charge the … [Read more...] about Modelling and Evaluation of Work Zone Queues: Istanbul Case Study
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Variable Speed Limits Control for Smart Work Zone With Connected Vehicles
Freeway work zones with lane closures can cause traffic disruption and congestion with increased travel time, safety risks, and emissions. Variable speed limit (VSL) control has been widely studied to … [Read more...] about Variable Speed Limits Control for Smart Work Zone With Connected Vehicles
DOT Offering Real-Time Traffic Updates for Vantage Bridge
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has added real-time traffic updates for the Vantage Bridge on Interstate 90 to its online travel times page. This enhancement aids drivers … [Read more...] about DOT Offering Real-Time Traffic Updates for Vantage Bridge
Optimizing Lane Configuration for Efficient Platoon Control During Lane Closures
In the era of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), optimizing transportation infrastructure is crucial to unlock the full potential of connected and autonomous technology (CAT), particularly in … [Read more...] about Optimizing Lane Configuration for Efficient Platoon Control During Lane Closures
Driver Preference Regarding Merging Strategies at Work Zones
Merging at work zones with lane closures is associated with delays and conflicts that often result in crashes. To minimize these undesirable effects of merging, researchers have studied and evaluated … [Read more...] about Driver Preference Regarding Merging Strategies at Work Zones
Improving the Effectiveness of Speed Feedback Trailers in Freeway Work Zones
This study investigated methods for improving the effectiveness of speed feedback trailers (SFTs) when used as a speed management strategy in highway work zones. The research included a literature … [Read more...] about Improving the Effectiveness of Speed Feedback Trailers in Freeway Work Zones