Despite the wealth of research that has sought to understand the effects of highway work zones, very little definitive information is available concerning the determination of work zone length (WZL) … [Read more...] about Determining the Most Economical Work Zone Lengths for Rural Highway Rehabilitation Projects
Traffic
Traffic Conflicts in the Lane-Switching Sections at Highway Reconstruction Zones
Introduction: There are designated sections for lane-shifting in several highway reconstruction and expansion zones. Similar to the bottleneck sections of highways, these sections are characterized by … [Read more...] about Traffic Conflicts in the Lane-Switching Sections at Highway Reconstruction Zones
Work Zone Capacity Estimation for High Truck Volume Routes in Arkansas: Predicting Highway Capacity through Work Zones With High Truck Volumes and Reduced Lane Geometry Based Upon Local Conditions
Work zones on freeways are estimated to contribute to nearly 24 percent of non‐recurring delay. Prior to 2010, the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) provided limited guidance on vehicular capacity … [Read more...] about Work Zone Capacity Estimation for High Truck Volume Routes in Arkansas: Predicting Highway Capacity through Work Zones With High Truck Volumes and Reduced Lane Geometry Based Upon Local Conditions
Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems – Technology Supplement
This report represents a technology supplement to the 2014 Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems (WZITS) Implementation Guide (Report No. FHWA-HOP-14-008). The Guide forms the foundational … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems – Technology Supplement
Simulation of Roadside LiDAR Applications: A Smart Work Zone Case Study
Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) have the capability to detect 360-degree surrounding objects with high accuracy (centimeter level), high frequency (a tenth of a second), and long measuring … [Read more...] about Simulation of Roadside LiDAR Applications: A Smart Work Zone Case Study
Safety and Mobility Analysis of Rolling Slowdown for Work Zones: Comparison with Full Closure
There are times when the traffic lanes through a work zone must be kept clear for activities such as placing overhead beams, erecting overhead signs, and installing power lines, and other temporary … [Read more...] about Safety and Mobility Analysis of Rolling Slowdown for Work Zones: Comparison with Full Closure