The objectives of this research study are: 1) to develop a manual technique for determining RUC for typical added-capacity and highway rehabilitation projects; 2) to develop implementation guidelines … [Read more...] about Techniques for Manually Estimating Road User Costs Associated with Construction Projects
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Oregon’s QuickFax Service
Commercial truckers can get up-to-the-minute information on closures and traffic delays on Oregon State highways through the Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) QuickFax service. Bulletins … [Read more...] about Oregon’s QuickFax Service
Methods and Procedures to Reduce Motorist Delays in European Work Zones
Reconstruction of the aging highway system in the United States is resulting in work zone delays, which are a growing irritant for motorists. The Federal Highway Administration and the National … [Read more...] about Methods and Procedures to Reduce Motorist Delays in European Work Zones
Optimal Work Zone Lengths for Four-Lane Highways
Highway pavement maintenance is very expensive not only in terms of costs to the responsible agencies but also in terms of disruptive delays to users. Construction and maintenance activities on … [Read more...] about Optimal Work Zone Lengths for Four-Lane Highways
Dramatically Reducing Highway Construction Project Times: Suggestions for Research
The purpose of this brief report is to summarize an analysis by the Research and Technology Coordinating Committee (RTCC) of the issues associated with dramatically reducing highway construction … [Read more...] about Dramatically Reducing Highway Construction Project Times: Suggestions for Research
A QuickZone Tailor-Made for Maryland
The prototype version of QuickZone, a new work zone delay estimation software developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Mitretek Systems, is now available for use and assessment by … [Read more...] about A QuickZone Tailor-Made for Maryland