This paper proposed a methodology to estimate rear-end crash potential of the merging vehicles traveling in the merge lane, on the basis of the traffic data extracting from the available videotapes. … [Read more...] about Rear-End Crash Potential Estimation in the Work Zone Merging Areas
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Modeling Speed-Flow Relationship and Merging Behavior in Work Zone Merging Areas
This paper aims to investigate the speed-flow relationship and drivers' merging behavior in work zone merging areas. It first proposes lane-based speed-flow models, incorporating traffic conflicts … [Read more...] about Modeling Speed-Flow Relationship and Merging Behavior in Work Zone Merging Areas
Evaluation of Rear-End Crash Risk at Work Zone Using Work Zone Traffic Data
This paper aims to evaluate the rear-end crash risk at work zone activity area and merging area, as well as analyze the impacts of contributing factors by using work zone traffic data. Here, the … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Rear-End Crash Risk at Work Zone Using Work Zone Traffic Data
Behavior Study of Merge Practices for Drivers at Work Zone Closures
The purpose of this project was to determine which driver behaviors result in the greatest reduction of capacity with work zone lane closures. Traffic and safety experts believe that driver behaviors, … [Read more...] about Behavior Study of Merge Practices for Drivers at Work Zone Closures
Joint Merge and Its Impact on Merging Speeds in Lane Reduction Areas of Construction Zone
To increase the efficiency and safety of traffic flow in the vicinity of lane reduction transition areas, engineers have begun to use innovative techniques to facilitate traffic flow through these … [Read more...] about Joint Merge and Its Impact on Merging Speeds in Lane Reduction Areas of Construction Zone
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