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
Traffic Regulations
Idaho to Deploy Variable Speed Limit Signs in I-84 Work Zone
The Idaho Transportation Department will deploy variable speed limit signs within the I-84 construction zone in Canyon County to enhance safety for workers and travelers. Currently speeds in the work … [Read more...] about Idaho to Deploy Variable Speed Limit Signs in I-84 Work Zone
Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition)
The Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition) provides an easily accessible compilation of work zone operations practices used and recommended by various States and localities … [Read more...] about Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition)
Analysis of Speed Profiles and Evaluation of Dynamic Signs in Kansas Work Zones
Work zones are essential for maintaining and improving roadways in the United States. Although reduced speed limits are used throughout work zones to increase worker and driver safety, motorists often … [Read more...] about Analysis of Speed Profiles and Evaluation of Dynamic Signs in Kansas Work Zones
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Dynamic Speed Feed Back Signs in Work Zones on High-Speed Kansas Roadways
Work zones are essential to keeping our roadways preserved or reconstructed so that they are safe and efficient. Work zones tend to increase safety risks due to the normal driving’s changing … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Dynamic Speed Feed Back Signs in Work Zones on High-Speed Kansas Roadways
Work-Zone Crash Severity Analysis: Development and Use of the Joint Distribution of Crash-Related Variables
Over the past few decades, work-zone crashes have been perceived as one of the pivotal concerns in improving roadway safety. Each year, traffic accidents in construction and maintenance zones result … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Crash Severity Analysis: Development and Use of the Joint Distribution of Crash-Related Variables