In Michigan and Indiana, the Lane Merger System is one example of Information Technology Systems designed to reduce work-zone problems and accidents. The Lane Merger System creates a dynamic … [Read more...] about Work Book: ITS Cuts Rural Work-Zone Accidents
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Enhanced Crash Reporting to Explore Workzone Crash Patterns
This work analyzes patterns and factors in workzone crashes. In response to actual and suspected deficiencies in the quality of workzone crash reporting from standard police crash reports, an enhanced … [Read more...] about Enhanced Crash Reporting to Explore Workzone Crash Patterns
Construction Area Late Merge (CALM) System
The system evaluated comprised 5 VMS, 4 RTMS, 2 microwave traffic sensors, and a laptop-based system control center, all integrated via UHF radio system. The system monitors traffic at each VMS and … [Read more...] about Construction Area Late Merge (CALM) System