The cost of congestion on major highways has become very high indicating the need for increased highway capacity and resulting in the conceptual development of automated highway systems. Although much … [Read more...] about Robotic Maintenance and Construction for Automated Highway Systems: Economic Analysis
Maintenance
Development of a Tethered Mobile Robot for Highway Maintenance
This document reports on the development of the Tethered Mobile Robot (TMR) at the Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology (AHMCT) Center at the University of California, Davis. This … [Read more...] about Development of a Tethered Mobile Robot for Highway Maintenance
Real-Time Traffic Control for Maintenance Work Zones
Several conclusions can be drawn from the use of active traffic management in Houston: 1. Advance public information of impending work zone activity can minimize public complaints and erratic behavior … [Read more...] about Real-Time Traffic Control for Maintenance Work Zones
Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices for Rural High-Speed Maintenance Work Zones
This report documents the first year activities of a two-year project in which various work zone traffic control devices, treatments, and practices were implemented and evaluated. The focus has been … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices for Rural High-Speed Maintenance Work Zones
Cost-Benefit Highway Pavement Maintenance
Many methods used in highway maintenance plans are complex, and many agencies exclude work zone user cost components, such as vehicle operating costs, delay costs and crash costs when making project … [Read more...] about Cost-Benefit Highway Pavement Maintenance
Special Traffic Management Requirements for Maintenance Work Zones on Urban Freeways
This report identifies and describes the special traffic handling requirements for maintenance work zones on urban freeways. These special requirements stem from the high speeds, heavy traffic … [Read more...] about Special Traffic Management Requirements for Maintenance Work Zones on Urban Freeways