The article examines how U.S. cities, led by Syracuse, New York, are modernizing snow removal operations through the use of GPS tracking, video monitoring, and artificial intelligence. These … [Read more...] about High-Tech Snowplows and AI Help Cities Clean up From Big Storms
Planning and Design
Illustrating the Impact of Implementing Work Zones, Adjusting Work Patterns and Optimizing Crew Starting Positions to Minimize Spatial Conflicts
Purpose The construction industry frequently encounters problems with low productivity leading to delays in project schedules. This delay is often addressed by increasing manpower to perform adjacent … [Read more...] about Illustrating the Impact of Implementing Work Zones, Adjusting Work Patterns and Optimizing Crew Starting Positions to Minimize Spatial Conflicts
Piloting Smart Work Zone Technologies to Provide Real-Time Lane Closure Information to Improve Oregon Highway Safety and Mobility
This study presents the results and implementation strategies on the deployment of smart work zone equipment. A smart arrow board in combination with location beacons were tested … [Read more...] about Piloting Smart Work Zone Technologies to Provide Real-Time Lane Closure Information to Improve Oregon Highway Safety and Mobility
Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) Toolkit
The Colorado Department of Transportation Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) Toolkit is a practitioner-oriented guidance document that provides comprehensive direction for planning, testing, … [Read more...] about Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) Toolkit
Symmetrical Flow Optimization: Reciprocal Lane Reconfiguration and Signal Coordination for Construction Zone Intersections
In construction work at urban intersections, construction barriers can severely obstruct the view of right-turning vehicles, thereby posing safety hazards and increasing delays. Taking the … [Read more...] about Symmetrical Flow Optimization: Reciprocal Lane Reconfiguration and Signal Coordination for Construction Zone Intersections
Modeling Drivers in Route Diversion Behavior During Congestion: A Pilot Study
This study investigates factors influencing drivers' decisions to divert their routes in response to congestion and delays on coastal road networks. Key variables examined include information-seeking … [Read more...] about Modeling Drivers in Route Diversion Behavior During Congestion: A Pilot Study