This document is a technical summary of the Federal Highway Administration report, Leveraging Augmented Reality for Highway Construction, which documents current AR technologies and applications … [Read more...] about Leveraging Augmented Reality for Highway Construction
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A Comparison of Capacity Estimation Methods for Two-Way Four-Lane Freeway Work Zone Capacity Using Field Data
Work zone environments are complex, and adequate capacity estimation methods must consider more factors than regular freeway sections. In order to avoid the undue influences on the traffic capacity … [Read more...] about A Comparison of Capacity Estimation Methods for Two-Way Four-Lane Freeway Work Zone Capacity Using Field Data
Immersive Work Zone Inspection Training Using Virtual Reality
Can virtual reality tools be used to train engineers that inspect work zones? In this report, we share the findings of a research project that developed an interactive and immersive training platform … [Read more...] about Immersive Work Zone Inspection Training Using Virtual Reality
Calibration of Vissim Models for Rural Freeway Lane Closures: Novel Approach to the Modification of Key Parameters
The definition of freeway work zone capacity has been a topic of debate for several decades, leaving agencies with limited guidance on predicting the behavior of traffic flow at given volumes for … [Read more...] about Calibration of Vissim Models for Rural Freeway Lane Closures: Novel Approach to the Modification of Key Parameters
Designing an Interactive Visualization for Road Works Coordination Using Virtual Reality
Road works highly affect traffic in major cities, therefore coordination is key to avoid congestion on urban streets and highways. Software tools and interactive visualizations giving insight to … [Read more...] about Designing an Interactive Visualization for Road Works Coordination Using Virtual Reality
Validating the Performance of the FHWA Work Zone Model Version 1.0: A Case Study Along I-91 in Springfield, Massachusetts
Central to the effective design of work zones is being able to understand how drivers behave as they approach and enter a work zone area. States use simulation tools in modeling freeway work zones to … [Read more...] about Validating the Performance of the FHWA Work Zone Model Version 1.0: A Case Study Along I-91 in Springfield, Massachusetts