Drivers may change their speeds at different locations within a work zone in response to roadway geometry and traffic control devices. Speeds of vehicles at different locations within a work zone were … [Read more...] about Speed-Reduction Patterns of Vehicles in a Highway Construction Zone
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Misunderstood Applications of Urban Work Zone Traffic Control
Traffic control manuals do not sufficiently address many of the problems associated with urban arterial work zones. The traffic control devices applied within these work zones are sometimes … [Read more...] about Misunderstood Applications of Urban Work Zone Traffic Control
Motorist Comprehension of Signing Applied in Urban Arterial Work Zones
Motorists encounter numerous problems that are not currently addressed in traffic control manuals for urban work zones. The motorists' is critical to ensure safe operations. A detailed survey about … [Read more...] about Motorist Comprehension of Signing Applied in Urban Arterial Work Zones
Evaluation of Temporary Pavement Marking Patterns in Work Zones: Proving-Ground Studies
Results of proving-ground studies for evaluation of temporary pavement markings for work zones are summarized. The objective was to investigate 10 candidate temporary marking treatments: one base … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Temporary Pavement Marking Patterns in Work Zones: Proving-Ground Studies
Delay Messages and Delay Tolerance at Houston Work Zones (abridgement)
A questionnaire survey of freeway drivers in Houston was conducted at six locations: I-10 W, I-10 E, I-45 N, I-45 S, US-59 S, and US-59 N. The questionnaire data were based on a license-plate survey … [Read more...] about Delay Messages and Delay Tolerance at Houston Work Zones (abridgement)
Lane Closures at Freeway Work Zones: Simulation Study
A study of freeway lane closures at work zones is described. It involved the development of a microscopic computer-simulation model. Vehicles in platoons are controlled by a car-following rule. The … [Read more...] about Lane Closures at Freeway Work Zones: Simulation Study