The objective of this study was to determine the effects of a Motorist Awareness System (MAS) on vehicle speeds in highway work zones. Spot speed studies were conducted prior to, within, and near the … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a Motorist Awareness System
Variable Speed Limit Systems
Minnesota IWZ Toolbox: Guideline for Intelligent Work Zone System Selection
The IWZ Toolbox has been prepared as a guideline for selecting an appropriate Intelligent Work Zone (IWZ) System for existing work zone traffic issues and to mitigate anticipated issues on scheduled … [Read more...] about Minnesota IWZ Toolbox: Guideline for Intelligent Work Zone System Selection
Variable Speed Limit Sign: Effects on Speed and Speed Variation in Work Zones
Variable Speed Limit (VSL) signs are used across the country in conjunction with Intelligent Transportation Systems to lower posted speed limits in areas affected by conditions such as congestion, … [Read more...] about Variable Speed Limit Sign: Effects on Speed and Speed Variation in Work Zones
Improving Regulatory Speed Limit Management in Texas Work Zones
This project summary report summarizes the research performed in Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Project 0-5561. TxDOT's procedure for determining whether a reduced regulatory speed limit … [Read more...] about Improving Regulatory Speed Limit Management in Texas Work Zones
Synthesis of Traffic Calming Techniques in Work Zones
Nationwide, over 1,000 fatalities and 40,000 injuries occur annually in work zones, which include both construction zones and areas where maintenance is performed. The majority (85%) of work zone … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Traffic Calming Techniques in Work Zones
Studies to Improve the Management of Regulatory Speed Limits in Texas Work Zones
This report describes the methodology and results of analyses performed to (1) improve existing procedures on establishing and managing work zone speed limits, and (2) evaluate new technologies and … [Read more...] about Studies to Improve the Management of Regulatory Speed Limits in Texas Work Zones