Gov. Rod Blagojevich is asking for tougher penalties for motorists who drive recklessly or speed through work zones, after the recent deaths of transportation workers. The governor is proposing that … [Read more...] about Speeders in Work Zones Targeted
Traffic Violations
The UHP Is Targeting Speeding in Work Zones
Motorists are still driving too aggressively and routinely flouting construction zone speed limits in the Interstate 15 corridor through Salt Lake County. The Utah Highway Patrol cracked down on both … [Read more...] about The UHP Is Targeting Speeding in Work Zones
Lawmakers Wary of Cameras in Work Zones
Some lawmakers said that they support efforts to make work zones safer but are concerned a proposal to install cameras could lead to excess ticketing and penalties for speeding when no one is at the … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Wary of Cameras in Work Zones
Indiana Lane Merge System
The Indiana Lane Merge (ILM) System is a new tool that was developed to remedy the safety and efficiency problems created by closing a lane on an interstate highway. The main problem addressed is a … [Read more...] about Indiana Lane Merge System
Traffic Flow Characteristics of the “Late Merge” Work Zone Control Strategy
Conventional traffic control plans such as the one used in Nebraska ( NDOR Merge) for lane closures of rural Interstate highways normally work well as long as congestion does not develop. However, … [Read more...] about Traffic Flow Characteristics of the “Late Merge” Work Zone Control Strategy
Dynamic Late Merge Control Concept for Work Zones on Rural Interstate Highways
Conventional traffic control plans for lane closures of rural interstate normally work well as long as congestion does not develop. However, when the traffic demand exceeds the capacity of the work … [Read more...] about Dynamic Late Merge Control Concept for Work Zones on Rural Interstate Highways