More than 40 construction projects are now underway. The Oregon Department of Transportation cautions drivers to stay alert and pay attention. Commuters are advised to check out … [Read more...] about Hit the Brakes: Summer Construction Begins
Road Closure
Evaluating Innovative Ideas in Pedestrian Signing for Temporary Traffic Control
A laboratory study of human factors was conducted to evaluate enhanced signing options that provide pedestrians in temporary traffic control areas with improved information on sidewalk closures. … [Read more...] about Evaluating Innovative Ideas in Pedestrian Signing for Temporary Traffic Control
Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures
Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures summarizes the various types of exposure control measures and discusses how each can improve the safety of workers and motorists in work zones. The … [Read more...] about Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures
KDOT Offers Phone Application
In order to provide the traveling public with up to date information concerning road conditions, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) launched an enhanced 511 mobile application on the … [Read more...] about KDOT Offers Phone Application
Two-Phase Model of Ramp Closure for Incident Management
Temporary on-ramp closure has been proposed as a strategy to reduce the impact of severe incidents on freeway facilities; however, to date no rigorous procedure has been made available to provide … [Read more...] about Two-Phase Model of Ramp Closure for Incident Management
Phase II – Improved Work Zone Design Guidelines and Enhanced Model of Travel Delays in Work Zones
This project contains three major parts. In the first part a digital computer simulation model was developed with the aim to model the traffic through a freeway work zone situation. The model was … [Read more...] about Phase II – Improved Work Zone Design Guidelines and Enhanced Model of Travel Delays in Work Zones