The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential impact of reduced speed limits at temporary freeway lane closures at work zones at arbitrarily assumed levels of compliance. Although some … [Read more...] about Potential Impact of Speed Reduction at Freeway Lane Closures: A Simulation Study (abridgement)
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Examination of the Effect of Driver Population at Freeway Reconstruction Zones
This paper presents an investigation into the effect of the driver population factor on the capacity of long-term freeway reconstruction zones. A major reconstruction project in Ontario, Canada … [Read more...] about Examination of the Effect of Driver Population at Freeway Reconstruction Zones
Functional Requirements of Advanced Traffic Management Systems for Improving Work Zone Traffic Flow
The overall goal of this research was to develop recommendations for Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) to improve traffic flow through work zones. The recommendations were created for general … [Read more...] about Functional Requirements of Advanced Traffic Management Systems for Improving Work Zone Traffic Flow
Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones – A Case Study: Dynamic Lane Merge System Reducing Aggressive Driving and Optimizing Throughput at Work Zone Merges in Michigan
This case study is one in a series of documents that examines the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in work zones. More information on applications of ITS in work zones is available in … [Read more...] about Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones – A Case Study: Dynamic Lane Merge System Reducing Aggressive Driving and Optimizing Throughput at Work Zone Merges in Michigan
Approximated Headway Distributions of Free-Flowing Traffic on Ohio Freeways for Work Zone Traffic Simulations
Headway or interarrival time (IAT) data of successive vehicles in free-flowing traffic ahead of work zones at six different Ohio freeways (two with two lanes in one direction, three with three lanes, … [Read more...] about Approximated Headway Distributions of Free-Flowing Traffic on Ohio Freeways for Work Zone Traffic Simulations
Evaluation of Work Zone Design Strategies: Quantifying the Impact of Driver Behavior on Traffic Flow and Safety
This paper presents an algorithm that considers the influence of driver behavior on traffic flow and safety when drivers encounter and respond to changing roadway conditions found in work zones. The … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Design Strategies: Quantifying the Impact of Driver Behavior on Traffic Flow and Safety