This paper presents an algorithm that considers the influence of driver behavior on traffic flow and safety when drivers encounter and respond to changing roadway conditions found in work zones. The … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Design Strategies: Quantifying the Impact of Driver Behavior on Traffic Flow and Safety
Persons and Personal Characteristics
Incentives/disincentives
In Colorado, cash incentives give contractors a reason to accelerate completion of a project. Restrictions are placed on when contractors can disrupt traffic. This may require work being done at … [Read more...] about Incentives/disincentives
Incentives/disincentives
Use of incentives/disincentives has been in practice in West Virginia for 7 or 8 years. It is now a design directive (DD). From DD 708: "An incentive/disincentive (I/D) contract provision used in a … [Read more...] about Incentives/disincentives
Incentives/disincentives
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
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