There is a body of literature on the influence range and traffic risk of fixed work zones. However, relatively few studies have examined the effect of ubiquitous moving operating vehicles, such as … [Read more...] about Influence Range and Traffic Risk Analysis of Moving Work Zones on Urban Roads
Mobile Operations
Identification and Characterization of Mobile Work Zones Using Floating Car Data
This paper describes a methodology for the identifying active mobile roadworks zones based on detecting the forward forming shockwave associated with the congestion front with the use of vehicle probe … [Read more...] about Identification and Characterization of Mobile Work Zones Using Floating Car Data
Evaluation Methodology of Leader-Follower Autonomous Vehicle System for Work Zone Maintenance
Mobile and slow-moving operations, such as striping, sweeping, bridge flushing, and pothole patching, are critical for efficient and safe operation of a highway transportation system. However, … [Read more...] about Evaluation Methodology of Leader-Follower Autonomous Vehicle System for Work Zone Maintenance
Iowa DOT Using Audible Attenuators to Increase Short-Term Work Zone Awareness
The Iowa Department of Transportation is employing a number of safety practices including the use of audible attenuators on short-term, stationary, or slow-moving maintenance operations. The … [Read more...] about Iowa DOT Using Audible Attenuators to Increase Short-Term Work Zone Awareness
Intermediate Work Zone Safety
This workshop builds on the information covered in the Basic Work Zone Installer course, with particular emphasis paid to multi-lane urban streets. Multi-lane intersection work zones, detours, and … [Read more...] about Intermediate Work Zone Safety
Instructing the Implementing Safe Work Zone Operations Strategies Training Course
This one-day course provides safety managers, operations managers, engineers, directors, and other interested and qualified individuals responsible for instructing Implementing Safe Work Zone … [Read more...] about Instructing the Implementing Safe Work Zone Operations Strategies Training Course