Capacity at work zones is one of the major factors affecting queueing at work zones. Different states within the United States use their own methodology in determining work zone capacities and when to … [Read more...] about Survey of Work Zone Practices and Validation of Highway Capacity Manual Work Zone Capacity Model
Lane Closure
Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition)
The Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition) provides an easily accessible compilation of work zone operations practices used and recommended by various States and localities … [Read more...] about Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition)
Evaluation of DOTD’s Existing Queue Estimation Procedures
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) requests that freeway lanes should not be closed for construction work during hours when capacity exceeds 1,309 pcphpl. It is not known … [Read more...] about Evaluation of DOTD’s Existing Queue Estimation Procedures
Agile Work Zone Management Based on Probe Traffic Data
Peak period lane closures can result in significant queueing on major interstates. As a result, many state agencies have a lane closure policy in place based upon historical time of day and day of … [Read more...] about Agile Work Zone Management Based on Probe Traffic Data
Work Zone Data Management Applications and Opportunities
Highway work zones often have major safety and mobility impacts, which are made worse when travelers are unaware that they are approaching a work zone. To monitor and mitigate the mobility and safety … [Read more...] about Work Zone Data Management Applications and Opportunities