Roads and metros are the typical infrastructure requirements for any urban area. However, constructing infrastructure in densely populated urban regions faces significant challenges, with studies … [Read more...] about Role of Legal Enforcement in Construction Work Zones for Urban Mobility
Planning and Design
WZPERFOMAT: A User-Friendly Tool for Monitoring Work Zone Performance (Webinar)
Work zones are essential for infrastructure development, but can often compromise safety and mobility. WZPERFOMAT is a free, user-friendly tool that integrates crash and probe data to automatically … [Read more...] about WZPERFOMAT: A User-Friendly Tool for Monitoring Work Zone Performance (Webinar)
Work Zone Safety With Seamless Traffic Flow: How Moveable Barriers Transform Roadway Construction Zones
This article explores how moveable barrier systems enhance safety and mobility in highway work zones. Traditional static lane closures often increase congestion, delays, and crash risks, but moveable … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety With Seamless Traffic Flow: How Moveable Barriers Transform Roadway Construction Zones
Impact of the Construction Area Layout on Road Safety in Urban Work Zones
Despite the crucial role that work zone configurations play in traffic safety, there is a limited understanding of work zone configuration from the perspective of construction area layout within urban … [Read more...] about Impact of the Construction Area Layout on Road Safety in Urban Work Zones
Design and Testing of MASH TL-3 Anchored Precast Narrow Base Roadside Concrete Barrier
This paper presents the design and development of an anchored precast portable concrete barrier (PCB) with narrow base for the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT … [Read more...] about Design and Testing of MASH TL-3 Anchored Precast Narrow Base Roadside Concrete Barrier
Towards Improved Traffic Impact Assessments for Construction Sites: Lessons Learned From Developing a SUMO-Based Prototype in Berlin
The coordination of construction sites in urban areas is increasingly critical to minimizing their traffic impact. Traditionally, traffic assessments were conducted late in the planning process, … [Read more...] about Towards Improved Traffic Impact Assessments for Construction Sites: Lessons Learned From Developing a SUMO-Based Prototype in Berlin