The purpose of this paper is to illustrate new theoretical concepts used to represent traffic flow in work zones. The paper presents the development and applications of a microcomputer program--Work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Analysis Model for the Signalized Arterial
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Flow Characteristics at Freeway Lane Closures
The findings of a limited study aimed at examining the basic characteristics of freeway traffic flow at construction zones are presented. The intent is to expand the scope of previous research efforts … [Read more...] about Flow Characteristics at Freeway Lane Closures
Potential Impact of Speed Reduction at Freeway Lane Closures: A Simulation Study (abridgement)
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)
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