ATSSA establishes an ITS Council to provide members insight into ITS applications. There is a natural tie-in between ATSSA and ITS to relieve congestion and relay timely information to motorists as … [Read more...] about Carving a Niche in the ITS Market
Traffic Flow
Dynamic Late Merge Control Concept for Work Zones on Rural Interstate Highways
Conventional traffic control plans for lane closures of rural interstate normally work well as long as congestion does not develop. However, when the traffic demand exceeds the capacity of the work … [Read more...] about Dynamic Late Merge Control Concept for Work Zones on Rural Interstate Highways
Delay Estimation and Optimal Length for Four-Lane Divided Freeway Workzones
Vehicle delay is one of the most serious impacts of highway workzones on existing traffic operations. The present study provides a comprehensive and detailed estimation of traffic delay due to a … [Read more...] about Delay Estimation and Optimal Length for Four-Lane Divided Freeway Workzones
ODOT Launches New Freeway Patrol to Combat Congestion
Delaware - Stuck in traffic' Stalled on the side of the road' The Ohio Department of Transportation is launching a new freeway service patrol that could be instrumental in getting you and thousands of … [Read more...] about ODOT Launches New Freeway Patrol to Combat Congestion
Passing Inspections: NYSDOT Drives Through Work Zones with Pen in Hand
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) places a high priority on the safety of workers and the traveling public in the management of its capital construction and maintenance … [Read more...] about Passing Inspections: NYSDOT Drives Through Work Zones with Pen in Hand
Factors of Importance for Determining Daytime versus Nighttime Operations in Oregon
The State of Oregon is in the process of developing a decision model which will be used to improve the decisionmaking process concerning daytime versus nighttime construction and maintenance … [Read more...] about Factors of Importance for Determining Daytime versus Nighttime Operations in Oregon