Several steps in the planning, execution, and evaluation of the I-45 Pierce Elevated reconstruction in Houston provide a strong framework for preparing for projects that affect critical links in the … [Read more...] about Accelerating Major Freeway Reconstruction Projects: The Houston Experience
Transportation Operations
In-Depth Analysis of Vehicle Following Gaps in Highway Work Zones: Direct and Interdependent Impact of Leading Vehicle
This paper analyzes the impacts of various vehicle following patterns on the vehicle following distance/gap in highway work zones. It studies the direct impact of leading vehicle on the vehicle … [Read more...] about In-Depth Analysis of Vehicle Following Gaps in Highway Work Zones: Direct and Interdependent Impact of Leading Vehicle
Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of the Dallas North Central Expressway Construction on Business
Urban reconstruction, particularly in or near central city business districts, impedes traffic flow and creates a variety of problems to those working, living, or passing through the areas affected by … [Read more...] about Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of the Dallas North Central Expressway Construction on Business
Use of Signage and Blue Tubular Markers to Improve Access to Businesses during Construction
The study evaluated two non-standard traffic control devices intended to assist motorists in locating business accesses during highway construction. The devices, blue tubular markers and blue signs … [Read more...] about Use of Signage and Blue Tubular Markers to Improve Access to Businesses during Construction
Helping Businesses in Work Zones
Many business owners fear that highway construction projects will significantly reduce traffic to their businesses. Customers complain about the difficulty in finding business driveways in work zones. … [Read more...] about Helping Businesses in Work Zones
Evaluation of Modified Work Zone Traffic Control Devices at Business Accesses
Modified work zone traffic control devices at business accesses were evaluated on two Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects in 1999 and 2000. In Sweet Home, Oregon, on the Sweet-Home WCL … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Modified Work Zone Traffic Control Devices at Business Accesses