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Lane Occupancy

 

Technologies Currently Available to Obtain the Occupancy Rate of Resources on a Construction Site

The construction industry is utilizing new emerging technologies that have the potential to help managers and contractors to track the work progress on construction sites. Combined with scheduling … [Read more...] about Technologies Currently Available to Obtain the Occupancy Rate of Resources on a Construction Site

Don’t Feel Cheated: ‘Late Mergers’ in Construction Zones can Actually Ease Traffic Congestion

Most drivers believe they are abiding by proper roadway etiquette when they merge as soon as possible after being notified of a lane closure. Because most drivers merge early, an open lane is created … [Read more...] about Don’t Feel Cheated: ‘Late Mergers’ in Construction Zones can Actually Ease Traffic Congestion

Move Over Law Adds 2 Changes

Beginning July 1, 2010, Indiana employed their first Move Over law that penalizes motorists for travelling in lanes next to emergency response vehicles or police cruisers when they are capable of … [Read more...] about Move Over Law Adds 2 Changes

Lane Occupancy Charges

Occupancy of travel lanes during construction and road maintenance are ordinary activities frequently undertaken to maintain the well-being of road infrastructure. When these activities take place … [Read more...] about Lane Occupancy Charges

Methodology for Defining Rational & Defensible Highway Occupancy Charges

Occupancy of travel lanes during construction impact traffic flow and generate delays on the users. Thus, occupancy of travel lanes imposes costs on the traveling public due to traffic slowdowns or … [Read more...] about Methodology for Defining Rational & Defensible Highway Occupancy Charges

Reducing and Mitigating Impacts of Lane Occupancy During Construction and Maintenance: A Synthesis of Highway Practice

This synthesis report will be of interest to programming and planning, design, contract, construction, and maintenance engineers, and others interested in reducing and mitigating the impacts of lane … [Read more...] about Reducing and Mitigating Impacts of Lane Occupancy During Construction and Maintenance: A Synthesis of Highway Practice

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