The objective of the research reported herein was to determine effective advance-message presentation (e.g., display type, message content, placement distance) for lane closures on high-speed … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Changeable Message Displays in Advance of High-Speed Freeway Lane Closures
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Oregon’s QuickFax Service
Commercial truckers can get up-to-the-minute information on closures and traffic delays on Oregon State highways through the Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) QuickFax service. Bulletins … [Read more...] about Oregon’s QuickFax Service
Methods and Procedures to Reduce Motorist Delays in European Work Zones
Reconstruction of the aging highway system in the United States is resulting in work zone delays, which are a growing irritant for motorists. The Federal Highway Administration and the National … [Read more...] about Methods and Procedures to Reduce Motorist Delays in European Work Zones
Evaluation of Orange Removable Rumble Strips for Highway Work Zones
Rumble strips can be effective in alerting drivers to road conditions that merit special attention. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requires the deployment of rumble strips on state … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Orange Removable Rumble Strips for Highway Work Zones
Dynamic Late Merge Control Concept for Work Zones on Rural Interstate Highways
Conventional traffic control plans for lane closures of rural interstate normally work well as long as congestion does not develop. However, when the traffic demand exceeds the capacity of the work … [Read more...] about Dynamic Late Merge Control Concept for Work Zones on Rural Interstate Highways
Optimal Work Zone Lengths for Four-Lane Highways
Highway pavement maintenance is very expensive not only in terms of costs to the responsible agencies but also in terms of disruptive delays to users. Construction and maintenance activities on … [Read more...] about Optimal Work Zone Lengths for Four-Lane Highways