This paper describes the development of a breakdown probability model for a long-term work zone in a suburban area. It was found that the Gompertz distribution best describes the breakdown probability … [Read more...] about Deterministic and Stochastic Capacity in Work Zones: Findings From a Long-Term Work Zone
Mathematical Models
Immersive Work Zone Inspection Training Using Virtual Reality
Can virtual reality tools be used to train engineers that inspect work zones? In this paper, we share the findings of a research project that developed an interactive and immersive training platform … [Read more...] about Immersive Work Zone Inspection Training Using Virtual Reality
New England Merge: A Novel Cooperative Merge Control Method for Improving Highway Work Zone Mobility and Safety
Given the aging infrastructure and the anticipated growing number of highway work zones in the United States, it is important to investigate methods to improve work zone mobility and safety. Data … [Read more...] about New England Merge: A Novel Cooperative Merge Control Method for Improving Highway Work Zone Mobility and Safety
Simulation and Evaluation of Speed and Lane-Changing Advisory of CAVS at Work Zones in Heterogeneous Traffic Flow
Emerging connected autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies provide an opportunity to the vehicle motion control to improve the traffic performance. This study simulated and evaluated the CAV-based speed … [Read more...] about Simulation and Evaluation of Speed and Lane-Changing Advisory of CAVS at Work Zones in Heterogeneous Traffic Flow
Modeling the Traffic Flow of the Urban Signalized Intersection With a Straddling Work Zone
Work zones widely exist on urban roads in many countries and have a significant negative impact on traffic. Few studies have focused on modeling the traffic flow of the work zone on the urban … [Read more...] about Modeling the Traffic Flow of the Urban Signalized Intersection With a Straddling Work Zone
Work Zone Crash Prediction Model and Characteristics Analysis
This research’s main goal is to improve the safety of work zones. It is commonly thought that work zones have a negative impact on the number of vehicle crashes. In addition to the high cost for … [Read more...] about Work Zone Crash Prediction Model and Characteristics Analysis