This paper describes an evaluation of the use of a speed trailer in rural high-speed temporary work zones. Three conditions were evaluated; normal traffic control, a speed trailer and speed advisory … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Speed Trailers at High-Speed Temporary Work Zones
Rural Highways
Traffic Management Strategies for Merge Areas in Rural Interstate Work Zones
Applying better management practices requires knowledge of the traffic flow properties and driver behavior in and around work zones, and knowledge of possible management strategies. The project … [Read more...] about Traffic Management Strategies for Merge Areas in Rural Interstate Work Zones
Driver Eye-Scanning Behavior as Function of Pavement Marking Configuration
Spatial driver eye-scanning behavior and driving speeds were collected along four rural two-lane road test sites under low-beam illumination conditions at night. This study was conducted to test the … [Read more...] about Driver Eye-Scanning Behavior as Function of Pavement Marking Configuration
Shoulder Rumble Strips — Effectiveness and Current Practice
Shoulder rumble strips have proven to be an effective roadside treatment in preventing run-off-the-road crashes on rural highways. Based upon the proven effectiveness, most States now require the … [Read more...] about Shoulder Rumble Strips — Effectiveness and Current Practice
Capacity for North Carolina Freeway Work Zones
Work zone capacity values for rural and urban freeways without continuous frontage roads were defined and determined. Data were collected using Nu-Metrics counters and classifiers at 24 work zones in … [Read more...] about Capacity for North Carolina Freeway Work Zones
Effectiveness of Steady-Burn Lights for Traffic Control in Tangent Sections of Highway Work Zones
Examined in this study is the effectiveness of Type C steady-burn lights on drums marked with high intensity (Type G) reflective sheeting in tangent sections of highway construction work zones. The … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Steady-Burn Lights for Traffic Control in Tangent Sections of Highway Work Zones