The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether or not the costs associated with the application of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology for temporary Construction Zone Traffic … [Read more...] about A Benefit-Cost Analysis for the Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems Technology for Temporary Construction Zone Traffic Management on the I-496 Reconstruction in Lansing, Michigan
Management and Organization
Road Work Ahead: Is Construction Worth the Wait?
Road projects are designed to ease traffic congestion by widening or otherwise expanding the capacity of existing roads. But ironically, the construction projects themselves can create significant … [Read more...] about Road Work Ahead: Is Construction Worth the Wait?
Assessing the Benefits of Smart Work Zone Systems
Smart work zones (SWZs) are being deployed around the United States as a way to inform drivers dynamically about traffic conditions within a work zone. SWZs use sensors to detect traffic flow … [Read more...] about Assessing the Benefits of Smart Work Zone Systems
Project Development Methodologies for Reconstruction of Urban Freeways and Expressways: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
This synthesis presents a review of the current practices associated with the techniques and policies employed by state and local transportation agencies to address the many project development issues … [Read more...] about Project Development Methodologies for Reconstruction of Urban Freeways and Expressways: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
Fact Sheets on Highway Provisions: Work Zone Safety Provisions
This fact sheet summarizes the provisions in SAFETEA-LU that address safety in highway construction work zones, including Work Zone Safety Grants, National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, … [Read more...] about Fact Sheets on Highway Provisions: Work Zone Safety Provisions
New Federal Grant for Arizona, Georgia, Maine, Missouri, Oregon, and Virginia Will Help Cut Construction Times, Reduce Gridlock for Projects
Arizona, Georgia, Maine, Missouri, Oregon, and Virginia will each receive up to $1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of a new program designed to reduce traffic jams near … [Read more...] about New Federal Grant for Arizona, Georgia, Maine, Missouri, Oregon, and Virginia Will Help Cut Construction Times, Reduce Gridlock for Projects