A portable traffic signal (PTS) system is designed to move traffic through two-way rural highway work zones with one lane open to traffic. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the use … [Read more...] about Portable Traffic Signals in Conjunction with Pilot Car Operations at Two-Lane, Two-Way Rural Highway Work Zones
Rural Highways
Evaluation of Alternative Methods of Temporary Traffic Control on Rural One-Lane, Two-way Highways
This report describes the methodology and results of analyses performed to identify and evaluate alternative methods for rural, one-lane, two-way temporary traffic control for maintenance operations. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Alternative Methods of Temporary Traffic Control on Rural One-Lane, Two-way Highways
Effects of Road Construction Intensity and Operations on Rural Freeway Work Zone Capacity
Capacity is affected by construction type and its intensity on adjacent open traffic lanes. The effect on capacity is a function of vehicles moving in and out of the closed lanes of the work zone, and … [Read more...] about Effects of Road Construction Intensity and Operations on Rural Freeway Work Zone Capacity
Effectiveness of Pilot Car Operations in Reducing Speeds in Long-Term Rural Highway Work Zone
Pilot cars are used in one-lane two-way work zones to guide traffic and keep their speeds within posted limits. While many studies have examined the effectiveness of measures to reduce vehicle speeds … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Pilot Car Operations in Reducing Speeds in Long-Term Rural Highway Work Zone
Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems in Rural Work Zones
This project defined an approach to integrating data collected and traveler information displayed in a work zone with a regional transportation management center and/or other state websites. The … [Read more...] about Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems in Rural Work Zones