Introduction: There are designated sections for lane-shifting in several highway reconstruction and expansion zones. Similar to the bottleneck sections of highways, these sections are characterized by … [Read more...] about Traffic Conflicts in the Lane-Switching Sections at Highway Reconstruction Zones
Work Zones
Data-Driven Work Zone Performance Evaluation Workshop
The Federal Highway Administration hosted a 4-hour virtual workshop to bring State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) together to collaborate on the state-of-practice and innovations in conducting … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Work Zone Performance Evaluation Workshop
Lifesaving Cable Barriers Also Bring Risks to Highway Workers Who Fix Them
Steel cable barriers installed along interstate medians are proven to prevent one of the deadliest types of crashes, but the traffic safety tool also presents a different kind of risk to the workers … [Read more...] about Lifesaving Cable Barriers Also Bring Risks to Highway Workers Who Fix Them
Effect of Weather Events on Travel Time Reliability and Crash Occurrence
The magnitude of the effect of adverse weather conditions on road operational performance varies with the type of weather condition and the road characteristics of the road links and adjacent links. … [Read more...] about Effect of Weather Events on Travel Time Reliability and Crash Occurrence
Effectiveness of Lighted Work Zone Apparel: Effects on Visibility
The goal of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of lighted work zone apparel under realistic conditions. More specifically, the goal is to compare the effectiveness of various kinds of lighted … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Lighted Work Zone Apparel: Effects on Visibility