Drivers may change their speeds at different locations within a work zone in response to roadway geometry and traffic control devices. Speeds of vehicles at different locations within a work zone were … [Read more...] about Speed-Reduction Patterns of Vehicles in a Highway Construction Zone
Managing Speeds
Evaluation of Flagger Training Session on Speed Control in Rural Interstate Construction Zones
A study was conducted on the evaluation of a flagger training session on speed control in rural Interstate construction zones. Two flaggers were randomly selected to participate in a training session, … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Flagger Training Session on Speed Control in Rural Interstate Construction Zones
Speed Control Through Freeway Work Zones: Techniques Evaluation
In this paper, the implementation and evaluation of four techniques for improving the effectiveness of speed zoning in construction areas on multilane freeways are presented. The techniques are (a) … [Read more...] about Speed Control Through Freeway Work Zones: Techniques Evaluation
Implementation of Work-Zone Speed Control Measures
Recommendations for implementing speed control at construction and maintenance work zones are presented. The following implementation steps are identified and discussed: (a) determining the need for … [Read more...] about Implementation of Work-Zone Speed Control Measures
Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook
This guidebook is the first release of a resource designed to give state and local transportation agencies, construction contractors, transportation planners, trainers, and others with interest in … [Read more...] about Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook
It’s a Slow Process
Article discussing research that the Texas Transportation Institute has been conducting about the use of speed trailers in reducing speed through some work zones. … [Read more...] about It’s a Slow Process