For years, the $56.7 million project on a 5-mile stretch of the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield and Westport has caused lane closures and traffic delays. As the project enters its next phase, commuters … [Read more...] about Live Cams, Speed Sensors Track Traffic in Merritt Parkway Work Zone
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Optimizing Work-Zone Schedule with Floating Car Data Considering Traffic Diversion and Managed Lanes
Work zones have become the second largest contributor to the nonrecurring delay disruptions of traffic on US highways. The development of a sound model to minimize the total cost (i.e., road user cost … [Read more...] about Optimizing Work-Zone Schedule with Floating Car Data Considering Traffic Diversion and Managed Lanes
Development of a Travel-Time Reliability Measurement System
This study has developed a computerized Travel-Time Reliability Measurement System (TTRMS), which can automate the time-consuming process of gathering and managing data from multiple sources and … [Read more...] about Development of a Travel-Time Reliability Measurement System
Toronto Safe Work Zone Pilot Brings Highway Safety Concept to City
Highway drivers have become accustomed to bold signs in work zones, advising them about lane reductions and travel delays. The City of Toronto is testing a similar concept as part of its Smart Work … [Read more...] about Toronto Safe Work Zone Pilot Brings Highway Safety Concept to City
Effect of Road Construction Projects on Travel Time Reliability
Road construction projects have a significant effect on the operational performance of the roads (say, freeways) leading to an increase in congestion and delay during the construction period. The … [Read more...] about Effect of Road Construction Projects on Travel Time Reliability
Analytical Methods for Work Zone Travel Time Reliability
Travel time reliability studies have garnered interest in recent years with researchers and practitioners recognizing reliability as a trait of significant importance to commuters. Presence of work … [Read more...] about Analytical Methods for Work Zone Travel Time Reliability