Despite the potential effectiveness of the dynamic late merge (DLM) control, most existing DLM systems, based on static thresholds, cannot best perform under time-varying traffic conditions. This … [Read more...] about Lane-Based Dynamic Merge Control Strategy Based on Optimal Thresholds for Highway Work Zone Operations
Merging Control
Effectiveness of Dynamic Messaging on Driver Behavior for Late Merge Lane Road Closures
Efforts to improve safety and traffic flow through merge areas on high volume/high speed roadways have included early merge and late merge concepts and several studies of the effectiveness of these … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Dynamic Messaging on Driver Behavior for Late Merge Lane Road Closures
Traffic Control Strategies for Congested Freeways and Work Zones
The primary objective of the research was to identify and evaluate effective ways of improving traffic operations and safety on congested freeways. There was particular interest in finding … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Strategies for Congested Freeways and Work Zones
Evaluation of Early Merge Static Work Zone Signing in Oklahoma
This research examined the safety and operational benefits of having traffic merge early into the open lane prior to a work zone merge area. A 2007 law in Oklahoma adopted the use of additional “STATE … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Early Merge Static Work Zone Signing in Oklahoma
Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones – A Summary Report
This study quantifies benefits of ITS deployments for work zone applications and also documents key lessons learned from previous experience. Agencies interested in deploying similar systems can … [Read more...] about Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones – A Summary Report
Dynamic Late Merge Control Concept for Work Zones on Rural Interstate Highways
Conventional traffic control plans for lane closures of rural interstate normally work well as long as congestion does not develop. However, when the traffic demand exceeds the capacity of the work … [Read more...] about Dynamic Late Merge Control Concept for Work Zones on Rural Interstate Highways