Large trucks substantially contribute to work zone-related crashes, primarily due to their large size and blind spots. When approaching a work zone, large trucks often need to merge into an adjacent … [Read more...] about Real-Time Conflict Prediction for Large Truck Merging in Mixed Traffic at Work Zone Lane Closures
Transportation Operations
Safety and Mobility Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
The goal of this research was to quantify the mobility and safety impacts of different combinations of lane width and shy distance to the barrier for a given paved width in work zones. The research … [Read more...] about Safety and Mobility Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
Working Near Traffic – Work Zone End of Queue Study: Literature Review
To properly understand work zone End of Queue (EOQ) crashes, the associated issues, and potential treatments, a comprehensive review of literature and background materials was undertaken. This review … [Read more...] about Working Near Traffic – Work Zone End of Queue Study: Literature Review
From Chaos to Order: Evaluating Behavior-Driven Road Sign Strategies in Work Zone Management
Road construction significantly impacts traffic dynamics, often causing severe congestion, reduced speeds, and elevated accident risks due to lane closures and merging bottlenecks. This study employs … [Read more...] about From Chaos to Order: Evaluating Behavior-Driven Road Sign Strategies in Work Zone Management
Modeling and Simulation of Mixed Traffic Flow in Maintenance Operation Zone Considering the Impact of Trucks in an Intelligent Connected Environment
With the rapid development of intelligent connected technologies, the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) into mixed traffic flows of passenger and freight vehicles complicates … [Read more...] about Modeling and Simulation of Mixed Traffic Flow in Maintenance Operation Zone Considering the Impact of Trucks in an Intelligent Connected Environment
Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface
Construction work zones (CWZ) present safety challenges because of speeding, distracted driving, and improper lane changes. The objective of this research was to enhance CWZ communication and safety … [Read more...] about Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface