Highway drivers have become accustomed to bold signs in work zones, advising them about lane reductions and travel delays. The City of Toronto is testing a similar concept as part of its Smart Work … [Read more...] about Toronto Safe Work Zone Pilot Brings Highway Safety Concept to City
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Fuel Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from On-Road Vehicles on Highway Construction Work Zones
Traffic interruption by lane closures in construction work zones (CWZ) is unavoidable when road maintenance activities are undertaken. This study evaluated the fuel consumption and greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Fuel Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from On-Road Vehicles on Highway Construction Work Zones
Connected Vehicle Data-Based Tools for Work Zone Active Traffic Management
Work zones present challenges to safety and mobility that require agencies to balance limited resources with vital traffic management activities. It is important to obtain operational feedback for … [Read more...] about Connected Vehicle Data-Based Tools for Work Zone Active Traffic Management
INDOT Adjusts Traffic Lights to Ease Gridlock in Downtown Indy Because of I-65 Construction
The I-65 construction has caused a traffic gridlock in downtown Indianapolis. Frustrated commuters turned to Call 6 for help and Call 6 Investigates took their concerns to the city and the state. In … [Read more...] about INDOT Adjusts Traffic Lights to Ease Gridlock in Downtown Indy Because of I-65 Construction
Application of LiDAR and Connected Vehicle Data to Evaluate the Impact of Work Zone Geometry on Freeway Traffic Operations
Extensive literature exists regarding recommendations for lane widths, merging tapers, and work zone geometry to provide safe and efficient traffic operations. However, it is often infeasible or … [Read more...] about Application of LiDAR and Connected Vehicle Data to Evaluate the Impact of Work Zone Geometry on Freeway Traffic Operations
Variations in Driver Behavior: An Analysis of Car-Following Behavior Heterogeneity as a Function of Road Type and Traffic Condition
Microsimulation modeling is a tool used by practitioners and researchers to predict and evaluate the flow of traffic on real transportation networks. These models are used in practice to inform … [Read more...] about Variations in Driver Behavior: An Analysis of Car-Following Behavior Heterogeneity as a Function of Road Type and Traffic Condition