The objective of the research was to determine or develop effective methods of slowing traffic to an acceptable speed in work zones. Factors considered in the study included cost, motorist and worker … [Read more...] about Improvements and New Concepts for Traffic Control in Work Zones, Volume 4: Speed Control in Work Zones (Final Report)
Urban Highways
Queuing and Natural Diversion at Short-Term Freeway Work Zone Lane Closures
Research conducted to explore the effects of natural diversion on traffic conditions and travel patterns upstream of temporary work zone lane closures on high-volume urban freeways in Texas is … [Read more...] about Queuing and Natural Diversion at Short-Term Freeway Work Zone Lane Closures
Dealing with the Traffic Impacts of Urban Freeway Reconstruction: Mitigation Measures
The following six areas of impact come quickly to mind when discussing plans for managing traffic in highway construction zones: (1) Actual delay to motorists, especially peak period commuters, … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Traffic Impacts of Urban Freeway Reconstruction: Mitigation Measures
Artwork: A Simulation Model of Urban Arterial Work Zones
Several studies pertaining to the modeling of freeway and arterial traffic movements were reviewed, but none of them were applicable to lane closure in construction work zone on arterials. Hence the … [Read more...] about Artwork: A Simulation Model of Urban Arterial Work Zones
Comparative Study of Short- and Long-Term Urban Freeway Work Zones
Freeway construction and maintenance work in major metropolitan areas is often limited to off-peak daytime or nighttime periods because of the heavy traffic volumes served by these facilities. … [Read more...] about Comparative Study of Short- and Long-Term Urban Freeway Work Zones
Real Time Traffic Control of Urban Freeway Work Zone Operations
Repair work on Houston area freeways was conducted during 1980 and 1981 at the cost of 12 worker fatalities and 34 injuries. To maintain better worker safety and to be able to work during previously … [Read more...] about Real Time Traffic Control of Urban Freeway Work Zone Operations