This synthesis presents a review of the current practices associated with the techniques and policies employed by state and local transportation agencies to address the many project development issues … [Read more...] about Project Development Methodologies for Reconstruction of Urban Freeways and Expressways: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
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Customer Driven Construction in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently completed an innovative reconstruction project using methods that reduced construction time and minimized motorist delays. IDOT combined … [Read more...] about Customer Driven Construction in Illinois
Meeting the Customers’ Needs for Safer, Smoother Roads
To look at how road maintenance and rehabilitation projects can be accomplished more quickly and efficiently, and to better address the problems of traffic disruption and work zone safety, the Federal … [Read more...] about Meeting the Customers’ Needs for Safer, Smoother Roads
Arizona Tackles Work Zone Delays
This article explains two innovative programs developed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), a motorist assist patrol and a travel-time incentive program. ADOT used the new approaches … [Read more...] about Arizona Tackles Work Zone Delays
TDOT Hot Line Gets Mostly Polite Calls About Road Work
'Hey, how y'all doin'' Hey, 'preciate y'all workin' so hard and carin' enough to hear our complaints. I just want to know when 840 is gonna be done. ... Bless you and keep up the good work.'' This … [Read more...] about TDOT Hot Line Gets Mostly Polite Calls About Road Work
Road Work Study Slams TDOT Practices
The state Transportation Department has failed to undertake meaningful environmental studies, has not involved communities early enough and should be more sensitive to the historic, scenic and … [Read more...] about Road Work Study Slams TDOT Practices