Transportation departments in Missouri and Kansas have joined Minnesota and Washington in urging drivers to use the "zipper merge" method when approaching lane closures. Zipper merging is to use all … [Read more...] about Missouri, Kansas Join Other States Pushing ‘Zipper Merge’
Merging Control
Evaluation of Merge Control Strategies at Interstate Work Zones Under Peak and Off-Peak Traffic Conditions
Maintenance and rehabilitation projects of interstate facilities typically mandate lane closures. Lane closures require merging maneuvers that often result in reduced speeds and traffic bottlenecks. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Merge Control Strategies at Interstate Work Zones Under Peak and Off-Peak Traffic Conditions
Work Zone Simulator Analysis: Driver Performance and Acceptance of Alternate Merge Sign Configurations
Improving work zone road safety is an issue of great interest due to the high number of crashes observed in work zones. Departments of Transportation (DOTs) use a variety of methods to inform drivers … [Read more...] about Work Zone Simulator Analysis: Driver Performance and Acceptance of Alternate Merge Sign Configurations
Real-Time Merging Traffic Control for Throughput Maximization at Motorway Work Zones
Work zones on motorways necessitate the drop of one or more lanes which may lead to significant reduction of traffic flow capacity and efficiency, traffic flow disruptions, congestion creation, and … [Read more...] about Real-Time Merging Traffic Control for Throughput Maximization at Motorway Work Zones
Minimizing User Delay and Crash Potential Through Highway Work Zone Planning
Lane closures due to highway work zones introduce many challenges to ensuring smooth traffic operations and a safe environment for drivers and workers. In addition, merging has been found to be one of … [Read more...] about Minimizing User Delay and Crash Potential Through Highway Work Zone Planning
Study on Merging Sign Installation in Work Zone of Expressway based on Changeable Critical Headway
The purpose of this research was to consider the vehicles’ changeable critical headway when driving along the upper work zone, and reducing conflicts and risks by merging in the end of the warning … [Read more...] about Study on Merging Sign Installation in Work Zone of Expressway based on Changeable Critical Headway