This field study sought to evaluate select strategies for improving compliance with work zone speed limits, which included a speed feedback trailer (SFT) and active police enforcement. The initial … [Read more...] about Effects of Speed Feedback Trailer Positioning and Police Enforcement on Vehicular Speeds in Freeway Work Zone Lane Closures
Traffic Regulations
Work Zone Speed Limits
The purpose of this document is to provide a uniform guideline for the application of speed limits in street and highway work zones. This booklet outlines the guidelines, layouts, and procedures for … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Limits
Informing the Work Zone Safety Policy Analysis: Reconciling Multivariate Prediction and Artificial Neural Network Modeling
Work zone safety, as an issue requiring complex solutions and tech-driven investment, has been a major concern for transportation agencies and policymakers. To help decision-makers prioritize … [Read more...] about Informing the Work Zone Safety Policy Analysis: Reconciling Multivariate Prediction and Artificial Neural Network Modeling
National Highways Looks Forward With ‘Bold’ New Approach to Roadworks
National Highways is developing a series of measures to reduce the impact of vital work being carried out on the Strategic Road Network. This includes an increase in the use of higher speed limits … [Read more...] about National Highways Looks Forward With ‘Bold’ New Approach to Roadworks
Impact of Road Environment on Drivers’ Preference to Merging Location Selection in Freeway Work Zone Merging Areas
In view of the compulsory merging behavior and complex driving environment in freeway work zones, the factors influencing drivers’ merging behavior need to be focused on the given road environment. … [Read more...] about Impact of Road Environment on Drivers’ Preference to Merging Location Selection in Freeway Work Zone Merging Areas