In regard to the use of incentives/disincentives, Arkansas goes by the federal MUTCD. Guidelines vary as conditions require. Incentive/disincentive measures are included in contracts. … [Read more...] about Incentives/disincentives
Motivation
Adding up Motorist Costs
It happens all too frequently, sitting in idle cars waiting for traffic to thin or making long detours because of road construction. Motorists often call it frustrating - transportation officials have … [Read more...] about Adding up Motorist Costs
Estimating Road User Costs as a Basis for Incentive/Disincentive (I/D) Amounts in Highway Construction Contracts
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) occasionally includes an incentive/ disincentive for early completion (I/D) in its construction contracts. This report presents the results of a … [Read more...] about Estimating Road User Costs as a Basis for Incentive/Disincentive (I/D) Amounts in Highway Construction Contracts
Arizona Tackles Work Zone Delays
This article explains two innovative programs developed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), a motorist assist patrol and a travel-time incentive program. ADOT used the new approaches … [Read more...] about Arizona Tackles Work Zone Delays
Assessment of Impacts from Construction Equipment Restrictions in Select Texas Nonattainment Areas
The Texas construction industry will face new environmental air quality control in 2005. The use of dieselpowered construction equipment >50 hp will be restricted during the morning hours … [Read more...] about Assessment of Impacts from Construction Equipment Restrictions in Select Texas Nonattainment Areas
Transportation Management for Major Highway Reconstruction: Proceedings of the National Conference on Corridor Traffic Management for Major Highway Reconstruction
Contents: Preface, M.D. Meyer; Part 1 - Conference Overview, M.D. Meyer; Conference Welcome, T. B. Deen; Major Highway Reconstruction in the United States: What's Ahead, L.P. Lamm; Luncheon Address, … [Read more...] about Transportation Management for Major Highway Reconstruction: Proceedings of the National Conference on Corridor Traffic Management for Major Highway Reconstruction