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
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A Work Zone Simulation Model for Travel Time Prediction in a Connected Vehicle Environment
A work zone bottleneck in a roadway network can cause traffic delays, emissions and safety issues. Accurate measurement and prediction of work zone travel time can help travelers make better routing … [Read more...] about A Work Zone Simulation Model for Travel Time Prediction in a Connected Vehicle Environment
Evaluation of Traffic Control Options in Work Zones
Lane closures for work zones along freeways produce bottlenecks. These bottlenecks are problematic due to loss of capacity and excessive lane changes, which impact the facility performance represented … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Traffic Control Options in Work Zones
Optimal Variable Speed Limit Control under Connected Work Zone and Connected Vehicle Environment
Despite the long-term benefits gained through road maintenance projects, the work zone involved can cause serious traffic congestion and greatly increase traffic delay. Variable speed limit (VSL) … [Read more...] about Optimal Variable Speed Limit Control under Connected Work Zone and Connected Vehicle Environment
Modeling Freeway Work Zones With Mesoscopic Dynamic Traffic Simulator: Validation, Gaps, and Guidance
This study developed a validation procedure for a dynamic traffic assignment—based mesoscopic simulator and identified its relevant data requirements. Model inconsistencies at the network level can be … [Read more...] about Modeling Freeway Work Zones With Mesoscopic Dynamic Traffic Simulator: Validation, Gaps, and Guidance
Data-Driven Traffic Impact Assessment Tool for Work Zones
Traditionally, traffic impacts of work zones have been assessed using planning software such as Quick Zone, custom spreadsheets, and others. These software programs generate delay, queuing, and other … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Traffic Impact Assessment Tool for Work Zones