To achieve Vision Zero and eliminate all fatalities and severe injuries in road traffic, it is necessary to improve road safety for both road users and road workers. Accidents and incidents that occur … [Read more...] about Impact of Road Work Zones on Traffic Flow and Safety: A VISSIM-Based Analysis of Driving Behavior and Risk Factors
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Safety and Mobility Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
The goal of this research was to quantify the mobility and safety impacts of different combinations of lane width and shy distance to the barrier for a given paved width in work zones. The research … [Read more...] about Safety and Mobility Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
From Chaos to Order: Evaluating Behavior-Driven Road Sign Strategies in Work Zone Management
Road construction significantly impacts traffic dynamics, often causing severe congestion, reduced speeds, and elevated accident risks due to lane closures and merging bottlenecks. This study employs … [Read more...] about From Chaos to Order: Evaluating Behavior-Driven Road Sign Strategies in Work Zone Management
Modeling and Simulation of Mixed Traffic Flow in Maintenance Operation Zone Considering the Impact of Trucks in an Intelligent Connected Environment
With the rapid development of intelligent connected technologies, the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) into mixed traffic flows of passenger and freight vehicles complicates … [Read more...] about Modeling and Simulation of Mixed Traffic Flow in Maintenance Operation Zone Considering the Impact of Trucks in an Intelligent Connected Environment
Forecasting Traffic Flow by Vehicle Category on a Major Highway Impacted by Road Maintenance Works
In this paper the authors look at the forecasting of traffic flow on a major highway in the Netherlands impacted by road maintenance works, examining the effects of lane closures on intensities per … [Read more...] about Forecasting Traffic Flow by Vehicle Category on a Major Highway Impacted by Road Maintenance Works
Towards Improved Traffic Impact Assessments for Construction Sites: Lessons Learned From Developing a SUMO-Based Prototype in Berlin
The coordination of construction sites in urban areas is increasingly critical to minimizing their traffic impact. Traditionally, traffic assessments were conducted late in the planning process, … [Read more...] about Towards Improved Traffic Impact Assessments for Construction Sites: Lessons Learned From Developing a SUMO-Based Prototype in Berlin