This international training program consists of six online sessions and provides an opportunity for road authorities, practitioners, and professionals from around the world to improve their knowledge … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety & Management
Temporary Traffic Control
Bilevel Optimization of Detour Signage Placement Under Road Closures
Road closures resulting from construction activities significantly disrupt traffic flow and often divert heavy truck traffic onto alternative routes. These detours, if not properly planned, can funnel … [Read more...] about Bilevel Optimization of Detour Signage Placement Under Road Closures
Design of Guidance Strategies Toward Better Driving Behavior in Typical Freeway Work Zones
With the gradual increase in the demand for daily maintenance, repair, and expansion, work zones have become critical nodes influencing traffic flow characteristics in freeways. Timely guidance of … [Read more...] about Design of Guidance Strategies Toward Better Driving Behavior in Typical Freeway Work Zones
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence Lighting on Speed Compliance During Lane Closure Operations
The NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Section is collecting speed data on 6 random Interstate/Freeway projects across the state that are using both Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence … [Read more...] about An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence Lighting on Speed Compliance During Lane Closure Operations
Barriers and Motivators of Using Supplemental Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones
Supplemental traffic control devices (STCDs) help improve the safety of traffic controllers in work zones. Despite many forms of STCDs being developed and used in work zones, there is limited … [Read more...] about Barriers and Motivators of Using Supplemental Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones