With specific regard to interstates in the rural area, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has expressed a need for research that sheds light on this Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) issue so the … [Read more...] about Safety, Mobility, and Cost Benefits of Closing One Direction of the Interstate in Rural Areas During Construction Work
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Safety Impact of Connected Vehicles on Driver Behavior in Rural Work Zones Under Foggy Weather Conditions
Work zone (WZ) safety is one of the paramount goals of the safety community. Safety in WZs is a particular concern under foggy conditions as they represent an exogenous factor contributing to high … [Read more...] about Safety Impact of Connected Vehicles on Driver Behavior in Rural Work Zones Under Foggy Weather Conditions
Calibration and Validation Methodology for Simulation Models of Intelligent Work Zones
Intelligent work zone (IWZ) systems use innovative technologies in real time to mitigate the negative impacts of work zones on the traveling public. The automatic queue detection (AQD) system is one … [Read more...] about Calibration and Validation Methodology for Simulation Models of Intelligent Work Zones
Using Connected Vehicle Trajectory Data to Evaluate the Impact of Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement
Work zone safety is a high priority for transportation agencies across the United States. Enforcing speed compliance in work zones is an important factor for reducing the frequency and severity of … [Read more...] about Using Connected Vehicle Trajectory Data to Evaluate the Impact of Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement
The Influence of Work Zone Management on User Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Life Cycle Assessment on Highway Pavement Maintenance
The higher contribution of traffic delay to environmental impacts is urging the highway agencies to take work zone management into the maintenance schemes decision-making. Aiming to understand the … [Read more...] about The Influence of Work Zone Management on User Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Life Cycle Assessment on Highway Pavement Maintenance