This paper presents information on the Indiana Department of Transportation's dynamic no-passing zone system which was developed with the assistance of International Road Dynamics. The system uses a … [Read more...] about Dynamic No-Passing Zone for Construction Safety
Traffic Congestion
Technical Assistance Report – Traffic Management Techniques for Work Zones
The purpose of this effort was to conduct a literature review and canvass other state departments of transportation (DOTs) to identify new traffic management and construction techniques for use on … [Read more...] about Technical Assistance Report – Traffic Management Techniques for Work Zones
Meeting the Customer’s Needs for Mobility and Safety During Construction and Maintenance Operations
This report describes "Best Practices" that are being implemented by various states in order to increase mobility and safety within construction and maintenance zones. The purpose of this quality … [Read more...] about Meeting the Customer’s Needs for Mobility and Safety During Construction and Maintenance Operations
Real-Time Information Reduces Accidents and Congestion in Work Zones
This article discusses a way to reduce accidents and congestion in work zones by using a new device called the Adaptir (Automated Data Acquisition and Processing of Traffic Information in Real-Time), … [Read more...] about Real-Time Information Reduces Accidents and Congestion in Work Zones
Traffic Capacity, Speed, and Queue-Discharge Rate of Indiana’s Four-Lane Freeway Work Zones
In addition to traffic capacity, vehicle speeds and queue-discharge rates at work zones are essential in assessment of work zone traffic delays and user costs. The traffic flow characteristics of … [Read more...] about Traffic Capacity, Speed, and Queue-Discharge Rate of Indiana’s Four-Lane Freeway Work Zones
A Model for Estimating Excess User Costs at Highway Work Zones
Highway work zones reduce available lanes for traffic, form traffic bottlenecks, and cause traffic delays and congestion. The additional travel time and effort involved in changing driving maneuvers … [Read more...] about A Model for Estimating Excess User Costs at Highway Work Zones