The course provides hands-on training on basic analytical methods (sketch planning methods) to compute work zone performance measures (WZPM). The WZPM includes the following factors: capacity, speed, … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Management Analysis Using Analytical Methods
Performance Measurement
Combining Safety Analysis Tools for Evaluation of Freeway Work Zones: A Case Study
Predictive methods are available in the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) to estimate the safety performance of various types of roadway facilities, including freeways. These methods were developed to … [Read more...] about Combining Safety Analysis Tools for Evaluation of Freeway Work Zones: A Case Study
Analyzing and Improving the Performance of Dynamic Message Sign Reporting Work Zone–Related Congestion
Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) systems aim to provide realistic, reliable, and real-time traffic information to roadway users. This study investigates performance of DMS present at work zone which warn … [Read more...] about Analyzing and Improving the Performance of Dynamic Message Sign Reporting Work Zone–Related Congestion
Big-Data-Driven Traffic Surveillance System for Work Zone Monitoring and Decision Supporting
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has made it a priority to address mobility and safety by identifying traffic critical work zones across the state and deploying various mitigation … [Read more...] about Big-Data-Driven Traffic Surveillance System for Work Zone Monitoring and Decision Supporting
Work Zone Performance Monitoring Application Development
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires state transportation agencies to (a) collect and analyze safety and mobility data to manage the work zone impacts of individual projects during … [Read more...] about Work Zone Performance Monitoring Application Development
TRB Webinar: Using Technology for Practical Purposes in Work Zones
TRB conducted a webinar on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that focuses on current technologies that can help plan and evaluate work zones. It discussed future vehicle-to-worker … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Using Technology for Practical Purposes in Work Zones