Currently, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is one of the few state transportation agencies that require warning lights on nighttime work zone channelization devices, such as drums and … [Read more...] about Improving the Effectiveness of Nighttime Temporary Traffic Control Warning Devices, Volume 1: Evaluation of Lights on Nighttime Work Zone Channelization Devices
Perception
Development and Evaluation of a Prototype Barricade Lighting System
Presently in work zones, standard barricade warning lights are used to provide channelizing and warning functions. These yellow flashing lights are presently used for different work zone activities. … [Read more...] about Development and Evaluation of a Prototype Barricade Lighting System
Modeling Commuters’ Response to Pre-Trip Information Provided for Prolonged and Large-Scale Network Disruptions: Case Study of West LRT Construction in Calgary, Canada
This paper models commuters' response to pre-trip information disseminated through electronic newsletters, which are advising route diversions and mode change due to a major LRT Construction in the … [Read more...] about Modeling Commuters’ Response to Pre-Trip Information Provided for Prolonged and Large-Scale Network Disruptions: Case Study of West LRT Construction in Calgary, Canada
MoDOT Asks Motorists to “Rate Our Work Zones” New Signs Help Solicit Feedback
Motorists may see new signs asking them to "Rate Our Work Zones" as the construction and maintenance season picks up. The Missouri Department of Transportation has placed those signs near work zones … [Read more...] about MoDOT Asks Motorists to “Rate Our Work Zones” New Signs Help Solicit Feedback
Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Limits: An Objective and Subjective Analysis of Work Zones in Missouri
This study objectively and subjectively examined speed characteristics and driver compliance with the posted speed limit in Missouri work zones. The objective evaluation collected vehicle speeds from … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Limits: An Objective and Subjective Analysis of Work Zones in Missouri
Determining the Drivers’ Acceptance of EFTCD in Highway Work Zones
Traffic safety is a major concern in the temporary one-lane, two-way highway work zones due to the increasing of construction and maintenance operations. To prevent rear-end crashes and to mitigate … [Read more...] about Determining the Drivers’ Acceptance of EFTCD in Highway Work Zones