The purpose of this report is to present the results of the deployment of Driveway Assistance Devices (DADs) as part of a temporary signal system on M-19 in St. Clair County. The project is part of … [Read more...] about Michigan Department of Transportation Permission to Experiment – 6(09)-35 (E): Driveway Assistance Device, Contract ID 77024-130024
Lane Closure
Revealing the Impact of Mainstream Disruptions on On-Ramp Merging Behavior—A Virtual Reality (VR) Approach Using Work Zone Case Studies
Infrastructure disruptions such as lane closures present traffic efficiency and road safety challenges, especially on freeways. Such impacts become more significant when combined with compulsory … [Read more...] about Revealing the Impact of Mainstream Disruptions on On-Ramp Merging Behavior—A Virtual Reality (VR) Approach Using Work Zone Case Studies
Calibration and Validation of a Microsimulation Model of Lane Closures on a Two-Lane Highway Work Zone
Lane closure on a two-lane work zone can negatively affect operational performance. Although a microsimulation model is often used to quantify and predict these negative impacts, it requires proper … [Read more...] about Calibration and Validation of a Microsimulation Model of Lane Closures on a Two-Lane Highway Work Zone
In-Vehicle Warnings for Work Zone and Related Rear-End Collisions: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Work zone area on roads is a critical component of road networks which concerns the safety of workers and passing by drivers. However, the passive speed reduction and lane changes caused by lane … [Read more...] about In-Vehicle Warnings for Work Zone and Related Rear-End Collisions: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Optimization of Lane-Changing Advisory of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles at a Multi-Lane Work Zone
The work zone with lane closure will be an active bottleneck due to vehicles’ mandatory lane-changing conflicts. The emerging Connected Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technology provides opportunities for … [Read more...] about Optimization of Lane-Changing Advisory of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles at a Multi-Lane Work Zone
Estimating System and Traveler Costs Due to Lane Closures During Construction and Maintenance Operations
Lane closures are used to facilitate activities related to road construction and maintenance or operations. However, there are economic costs associated with lane closures and these may accrue to both … [Read more...] about Estimating System and Traveler Costs Due to Lane Closures During Construction and Maintenance Operations