Traffic levels on Interstate Highway 80 in eastern Iowa increased percent between 1988 and 1997, with summer traffic volumes approaching 40,000 vehicles per day. These traffic levels and the expected … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Rural Interstate Work Zone Traffic Management Plans in Iowa Using Simulation
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Modeling and Optimization of the Indiana Lane Merge Control System on Approaches to Freeway Work Zones
Severe traffic turbulence on entry sections of freeway work zones increases the delays and risk of crash. A new Indiana Department of Transportation system called Indiana Merge Lane System (IMLS) … [Read more...] about Modeling and Optimization of the Indiana Lane Merge Control System on Approaches to Freeway Work Zones
Driving Simulator Validation for Nighttime Construction Work Zone Devices
Research was conducted to ascertain the validity of a driving simulator in determining the effectiveness of temporary traffic control devices in a work zone during nighttime hours. The research was … [Read more...] about Driving Simulator Validation for Nighttime Construction Work Zone Devices
Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
Crashes continue to be a problem in work zones. Analyses have indicated that rear-end and sideswipe crashes are the most frequent. Investigators have hypothesized that distractions are often the cause … [Read more...] about Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.