The effectiveness of speed monitoring displays (SMDs) in controlling the speed of on-ramp traffic at rural freeway interchanges was evaluated as part of the Midwest States Smart Work Zone Deployment … [Read more...] about Effect of Speed Monitoring Displays on Entry Ramp Speeds at Rural Freeway Interchanges
Rural Highways
Evaluation of Rural Interstate Work Zone Traffic Management Plans in Iowa Using Simulation
Traffic levels on Interstate Highway 80 in eastern Iowa increased percent between 1988 and 1997, with summer traffic volumes approaching 40,000 vehicles per day. These traffic levels and the expected … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Rural Interstate Work Zone Traffic Management Plans in Iowa Using Simulation
A Big Bowl of Concerns: Italy Is One of Many Countries Looking to Curb Work-Zone Accidents with Audits
Roadwork sites increase accident rates and the severity of those accidents. Reducing this problem requires an integrated and systematic approach aimed at identifying and solving the safety problems of … [Read more...] about A Big Bowl of Concerns: Italy Is One of Many Countries Looking to Curb Work-Zone Accidents with Audits
Dynamic Message Signs Coming to Nebraska’s Rural Interstate
In late September, nine new dynamic message signs will be placed at locations throughout central and western Nebraska to assist motorists. The signs, part of the Nebraska Department of Roads' … [Read more...] about Dynamic Message Signs Coming to Nebraska’s Rural Interstate
Deployment and Evaluation of ITS Technology in Work Zones
Highways in rural areas where construction work is taking place experience many of the same traffic problems that are being experienced by large urban areas such as congestion, delays, aggressive … [Read more...] about Deployment and Evaluation of ITS Technology in Work Zones
Use of Innovative Traffic Control Devices to Improve Safety at Short-Term Rural Work Zones
This is the summary report for Project 0-1879: Investigation and Evaluation of Newly Developed and Innovative Traffic Control Devices for Application at Construction Work Zones to Alert Drivers and/or … [Read more...] about Use of Innovative Traffic Control Devices to Improve Safety at Short-Term Rural Work Zones