Movable temporary guardrails are commonly used in highway reconstruction and expansion projects to separate the construction zones from the lanes, which plays an important role in protecting vehicles … [Read more...] about Evaluations of Factors Affecting the Crashworthiness of Movable Temporary Guardrails on Highways
Traffic Control
Optimization Method for Traffic Management in Port Distribution Road Work Zones Using the SUMO Simulation Platform
Lane closures during the maintenance of port distribution road work zones lead to vehicle queues, severely affecting port efficiency and increasing traffic congestion and accident risks. To address … [Read more...] about Optimization Method for Traffic Management in Port Distribution Road Work Zones Using the SUMO Simulation Platform
Colorado Springs Police Begin Enforcement Using Mobile Speed Cameras
Police in Colorado Springs have begun issuing fines through newly deployed mobile speed cameras designed to curb speeding in high-risk areas. The Colorado Springs Police Department mounted the cameras … [Read more...] about Colorado Springs Police Begin Enforcement Using Mobile Speed Cameras
Winter Is Here, and Falling Ice Closures Are Possible for the Mackinac Bridge
Ice accumulation on the towers and cables of the Mackinac Bridge has raised the possibility of temporary traffic closures due to falling ice hazards. Large chunks, sheets, and spear-like formations of … [Read more...] about Winter Is Here, and Falling Ice Closures Are Possible for the Mackinac Bridge
IN-PERSON TRAINING: Developing and Implementing Transportation Management Plans (TMPs)
This training provides a comprehensive overview of the processes, strategies, and responsibilities involved in developing and implementing Transportation Management Plans (TMPs). Using guidance … [Read more...] about IN-PERSON TRAINING: Developing and Implementing Transportation Management Plans (TMPs)
WYDOT Says Cars Crashing Into Highway Closure Gates Are Increasing
As part of its Quick Hits series, this article reports that 23 vehicles have crashed into road closure gates since 2020, with incidents increasing during recent winters, according to the Wyoming … [Read more...] about WYDOT Says Cars Crashing Into Highway Closure Gates Are Increasing