The course provides hands-on training on basic analytical methods (sketch planning methods) to compute work zone performance measures (WZPM). The WZPM includes the following factors: capacity, speed, … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Management Analysis Using Analytical Methods
Traffic Congestion
Dashboards for Closing the Loop on Monitoring Interstate Work Zone Maintenance of Traffic
Although most agencies have extensive processes in place for designing interstate construction work zones, there is very little quantitative assessment performed on how those work zones operate. … [Read more...] about Dashboards for Closing the Loop on Monitoring Interstate Work Zone Maintenance of Traffic
Analyzing and Improving the Performance of Dynamic Message Sign Reporting Work Zone–Related Congestion
Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) systems aim to provide realistic, reliable, and real-time traffic information to roadway users. This study investigates performance of DMS present at work zone which warn … [Read more...] about Analyzing and Improving the Performance of Dynamic Message Sign Reporting Work Zone–Related Congestion
Capturing Driver Behavior by Measuring Time Gap in Freeway Work Zones
Quantifying the impact that a work zone will have on mobility is currently evaluated in driver models used in traffic microsimulation. It is hypothesized in this paper that the car-following behavior … [Read more...] about Capturing Driver Behavior by Measuring Time Gap in Freeway Work Zones
Simplified Web-Based Decision Support Method for Traffic Management and Work Zone Analysis
Traffic congestion mitigation is one of the key challenges that transportation planners and operations engineers face when planning for construction and maintenance activities. There is a wide variety … [Read more...] about Simplified Web-Based Decision Support Method for Traffic Management and Work Zone Analysis
Effects of Short-Term Lane Closures on the Traffic Flow of Freeways
One of the main causes of congestion on freeways are lane closures due to short-term construction works or accidents. To avoid congestion due to these events, this study aims at analyzing traffic flow … [Read more...] about Effects of Short-Term Lane Closures on the Traffic Flow of Freeways