Smart work zones utilize technologies and strategies to enhance transportation safety, mobility, traveler satisfaction, and even construction/maintenance productivity through and around work zones. To … [Read more...] about Improving Smart Work Zone Deployments in Texas
Transportation Operations
Mobility and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
The goal of this project was to quantify the mobility and safety impacts of different combinations of lane width and shy distance to a barrier for a given paved width. The research team developed a … [Read more...] about Mobility and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data
Work zone control strategies, such as taper length and transverse rumble strips, have the potential to significantly impact traffic operations and safety. The performance of these strategies is often … [Read more...] about Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data
Accounting for Work Zone Disruptions in Traffic Flow Forecasting
Traffic speed forecasting is an important task in intelligent transportation system management. The objective of much of the current computational research is to minimize the difference between … [Read more...] about Accounting for Work Zone Disruptions in Traffic Flow Forecasting
Detour Solution Minimizes Work Zone Impact During Major Highway Construction in New Jersey
During the widening of I-295 and Route 42 in Camden, New Jersey, the replacement of a bridge was essential to accommodate increased traffic and maintain critical utility services. A 450-foot Acrow … [Read more...] about Detour Solution Minimizes Work Zone Impact During Major Highway Construction in New Jersey
Perception of Road Users on Impact of Delayed Road Construction Projects on Livelihoods in Ashanti Region
Road construction delays in Ghana's Ashanti Region have detrimental impacts on livelihoods and health risks for residents and road users. This study examines road users’ perceptions (drivers, … [Read more...] about Perception of Road Users on Impact of Delayed Road Construction Projects on Livelihoods in Ashanti Region