A new law in Minnesota will force motorists to slow down to 45 miles per hour in roadside work zones or face a $300 fine. The new law comes after the deaths of Craig Carlson and Ron Rajkowski, who … [Read more...] about New Law Enforces Slower Speeds in Work Zones
Traffic Regulations
New Work Zone Safety Laws Begin Aug. 1
According to a new law passed at the 2014 state legislative session, beginning Aug. 1, motorists will be fined $300 for speeding through a work zone. Motorists who do not obey work zone flaggers’ … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Safety Laws Begin Aug. 1
Speed Management in Work Zones — The ASAP Project
Speed management of traffic in work zones is important for the safety of both the road user and road worker. A work zone will introduce deviations from normal travel in a discrete road section and … [Read more...] about Speed Management in Work Zones — The ASAP Project
Assessment of the Effect of Freeway Posted Speed Limit Reduction on Vehicular Delay at a Work Zone
The reduction of posted speed limit at a freeway work zone plays an important role in ensuring safety of transportation system users and construction workers. However, it increases vehicular delay. … [Read more...] about Assessment of the Effect of Freeway Posted Speed Limit Reduction on Vehicular Delay at a Work Zone
Driving Speed Behavior of Cars and Trucks on Six-Lane Highway Work Zone Considering Lane and Location Deviation
Work zones are not only traffic bottlenecks, but also critical points for the safety of both vehicle occupants and workers. Vehicle speed is a key factor to estimate traffic efficiency and understand … [Read more...] about Driving Speed Behavior of Cars and Trucks on Six-Lane Highway Work Zone Considering Lane and Location Deviation
Statistical Test for 85th and 15th Percentile Speeds with Asymptotic Distribution of Sample Quantiles
The 85th and the 15th percentiles are two parameters that are commonly used in traffic engineering and traffic safety. For example, 85th percentile speeds are used in setting speed limits and for … [Read more...] about Statistical Test for 85th and 15th Percentile Speeds with Asymptotic Distribution of Sample Quantiles