Work zone queuing poses significant safety challenges, particularly on high-speed roadways where sudden congestion can lead to rear-end and secondary crashes. These two resources provide comprehensive … [Read more...] about Back-of-Queue Safety in Work Zones: Risks and Mitigation Strategies
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Strategies for Reducing Back-of-Queue Collisions in Work Zones
This ten-page resource explores: Highlights the safety risks associated with work zone queuing and the importance of addressing back-of-queue crashes. Outlines strategies such as location … [Read more...] about Strategies for Reducing Back-of-Queue Collisions in Work Zones
Working Near Traffic – Work Zone End of Queue Study: Literature Review
To properly understand work zone End of Queue (EOQ) crashes, the associated issues, and potential treatments, a comprehensive review of literature and background materials was undertaken. This review … [Read more...] about Working Near Traffic – Work Zone End of Queue Study: Literature Review
Traffic Management Systems Actively Managing the Display of Queue Warning Messages
This fact sheet highlights how traffic management systems (TMSs) can be used to generate and display warning messages that alert travelers to congested traffic conditions before travelers encounter … [Read more...] about Traffic Management Systems Actively Managing the Display of Queue Warning Messages
Modelling and Evaluation of Work Zone Queues: Istanbul Case Study
Road/lane closures due to maintenance works adversely affect the traffic conditions, causing delays in the various locations of the whole network. In Istanbul, Metropolitan Municipality charge the … [Read more...] about Modelling and Evaluation of Work Zone Queues: Istanbul Case Study
Usefulness and Reliability of Probe Data When Alerting Work Zone Message Signs
This study investigated the viability of using crowdsourced data sets, specifically segment speed data (SSD) and connected vehicle data (CVD), for providing real-time traffic information to the … [Read more...] about Usefulness and Reliability of Probe Data When Alerting Work Zone Message Signs