The traveling public increasingly relies on navigation systems, either as part of their vehicles or through their handheld phones or mobile devices. Currently there is not a consistent system, tool, … [Read more...] about Using Apps to Notify the Public of Local Road and Bridge Closures
Lane Closure
Assessing Temporary Traffic Management Measures on a Motorway: Lane Closures vs Narrow Lanes for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles in Roadworks
Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) are being developed and designed to operate on existing roads. Their safe and efficient operation during roadworks, where traffic management measures are often … [Read more...] about Assessing Temporary Traffic Management Measures on a Motorway: Lane Closures vs Narrow Lanes for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles in Roadworks
Construction Causing Confusion, Leading Some Drivers to Break Traffic Laws
FOX 8's investigative team, along with traffic reporter Patty Harken, has exposed hazardous road conditions resulting from a construction project initiated by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer … [Read more...] about Construction Causing Confusion, Leading Some Drivers to Break Traffic Laws
QuickMap, the Caltrans App That Gets Better and Better
Caltrans' QuickMap emerges as a pivotal tool for travelers navigating California's highways, particularly in regions prone to inclement weather and road closures. This article elucidates the … [Read more...] about QuickMap, the Caltrans App That Gets Better and Better
Michigan Department of Transportation Permission to Experiment – 6(09)-35 (E): Driveway Assistance Device, Contract ID 77024-130024
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
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