The objectives of this project were to determine the effectiveness of speed control methods and study traffic behavior in construction zones. This report provides a brief introduction and a summary of … [Read more...] about Speed Reduction Methods and Studies in Work Zones: A Summary of Findings
Rural Highways
Speed Reduction Effects of Drone Radar in Rural Interstate Work Zones
Three experiments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using drone (passive or unmanned) radar guns on vehicle speeds in construction zones. Experiment 1 was an exploratory study to find … [Read more...] about Speed Reduction Effects of Drone Radar in Rural Interstate Work Zones
Survey Summary Results – Use of Shoulder Treatments to Reduce Run Off Road Crashes
In March 1998, the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Highway Safety conducted a survey to identify State policies and guidelines for textured shoulders. The FHWA noted that the … [Read more...] about Survey Summary Results – Use of Shoulder Treatments to Reduce Run Off Road Crashes
Streets & Highways: Bringing ITS to Rural America
This article covers the rural aspects of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and discusses the Advanced Rural Transportation Systems Strategic Plan. … [Read more...] about Streets & Highways: Bringing ITS to Rural America
Traffic Flow Characteristics of the “Late Merge” Work Zone Control Strategy
Conventional traffic control plans such as the one used in Nebraska ( NDOR Merge) for lane closures of rural Interstate highways normally work well as long as congestion does not develop. However, … [Read more...] about Traffic Flow Characteristics of the “Late Merge” Work Zone Control Strategy
HSIS Summary Report: Safety Evaluation of Rolled-In Continuous Shoulder Rumble Strips Installed on Freeways
Single-vehicle run-off-the-road crashes result in about one-third of all highway fatalities and one-half million people injured annually, with a societal cost of $80 billion each year. Continuous … [Read more...] about HSIS Summary Report: Safety Evaluation of Rolled-In Continuous Shoulder Rumble Strips Installed on Freeways