It is quite common that several construction projects are implemented synchronously on the urban arterial roads of many large cities in China. Unfortunately, despite the popularity and prevalence of … [Read more...] about Understanding Traffic Flow Characteristics and Capacity of Linear Multi-work Zones on the Urban Arterial Road
Traffic Simulation
A Particle Swarm Optimization Framework for Calibration of Driver Behavior Models at a Work Zone
Traffic impact assessment is a key step in the process of work zone planning and scheduling for transportation agencies. Microscopic traffic simulation models enable transportation agencies to conduct … [Read more...] about A Particle Swarm Optimization Framework for Calibration of Driver Behavior Models at a Work Zone
A Work Zone Simulation Model for Travel Time Prediction in a Connected Vehicle Environment
A work zone bottleneck in a roadway network can cause traffic delays, emissions and safety issues. Accurate measurement and prediction of work zone travel time can help travelers make better routing … [Read more...] about A Work Zone Simulation Model for Travel Time Prediction in a Connected Vehicle Environment
Optimization of Work Zone Segments on Urban Roads Using Cellular Automata Model in Mixed Traffic
Increased delays and reduced speeds in work zones leads to congestion. This can be improved by optimizing the work zone length. The focus of this study is to model work zones using cellular automata … [Read more...] about Optimization of Work Zone Segments on Urban Roads Using Cellular Automata Model in Mixed Traffic
Impact Analysis of Temporary Traffic Control Design in Planning Construction for Transportation Infrastructure Expansion: The Contractor’s Perspective
In construction of transportation infrastructure expansion or improvement projects, temporary traffic control (TTC) is required to provide enough space for construction. Lane closing and detouring are … [Read more...] about Impact Analysis of Temporary Traffic Control Design in Planning Construction for Transportation Infrastructure Expansion: The Contractor’s Perspective
Effects of Roadway Factors and Demographic Characteristics on Drivers’ Perceived Complexity of Simulated Roadway Videos
This study examined drivers’ perceived complexity of simulated roadway videos using a full factorial experimental design that featured high and low levels of five roadway factors: (1) work zone … [Read more...] about Effects of Roadway Factors and Demographic Characteristics on Drivers’ Perceived Complexity of Simulated Roadway Videos