This report summarizes the results of studies conducted in Texas to evaluate traffic control and safety at various types of work zones. Based on the study findings, recommendationa for improving work … [Read more...] about Traffic Management During Freeway Reconstruction and in Rural Work Zones
Rural Highways
Traffic Control at the I-10 Reconstruction Work Zone in Chambers County, Texas
Studies were conducted at a major maintenance work zone on a rural Interstate highway in Texas to evaluate the use of Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) for work zone traffic management. The studies … [Read more...] about Traffic Control at the I-10 Reconstruction Work Zone in Chambers County, Texas
Effects of Work Zone Detours on Rural Highway Traffic Operations
The study examines tow US 59 work zone sites and their impact on rural highway traffic. After first recording typical traffic under free-flow conditions (using infrared sensors and reflectors mounted … [Read more...] about Effects of Work Zone Detours on Rural Highway Traffic Operations
Getting Traffic Moving Again
A study documents Oregon's rural incident response program and quantifies the benefits for transportation agencies and motorists. … [Read more...] about Getting Traffic Moving Again
Speed Advisory System
The primary objective of this evaluation was to assess the long-term effectiveness of speed monitoring displays (SMDs) in long-term work zones on rural interstate highways. To achieve this goal, three … [Read more...] about Speed Advisory System
Innovative Traffic Control Devices for Improving Safety at Rural Short-Term Maintenance Work Zones
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sponsored a Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) research project to determine if innovative traffic … [Read more...] about Innovative Traffic Control Devices for Improving Safety at Rural Short-Term Maintenance Work Zones