Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The definition of freeway work zone capacity has been a topic of debate for several decades, leaving agencies with limited guidance on predicting the behavior of traffic flow at given volumes fo…MoreRural Highways
Effects of Roadwork Characteristics and Drivers’ Individual Differences on Speed Preferences in a Rural Work Zone (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Work zone safety from a psychological perspective has received little attention in scientific literature. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the influence of roadwork characteristics and dri…MorePractices in One-Lane Traffic Control on a Two-Lane Rural Highway (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Temporary traffic control, also known as maintenance of traffic, is critical to minimizing congestion and maintaining mobility during planned and unplanned activities as well as providing a safe work …MoreTraffic Incident Management on Rural Roads (Training)
This program applies traffic incident management (TIM) principles directly to the rural roads context using a two lane road as the example. The program highlights how fundamental TIM principles can be… More
Model Development for Use of Portable Traffic Signals in Conjunction with Pilot Car Operations at Two-Lane, Two-Way Rural Highway Work Zones (Publication)
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A portable traffic signal (PTS) system is a traffic control device designed to facilitate the movement of one-way traffic at work zones where there is a temporary lane closure. The 2009 edition of the…MorePortable Traffic Signals in Conjunction with Pilot Car Operations at Two-Lane, Two-Way Rural Highway Work Zones (Publication)
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A portable traffic signal (PTS) system is designed to move traffic through two-way rural highway work zones with one lane open to traffic. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the use o…MoreEvaluation of Alternative Methods of Temporary Traffic Control on Rural One-Lane, Two-way Highways (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This report describes the methodology and results of analyses performed to identify and evaluate alternative methods for rural, one-lane, two-way temporary traffic control for maintenance operations. …MoreEffects of Road Construction Intensity and Operations on Rural Freeway Work Zone Capacity (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Capacity is affected by construction type and its intensity on adjacent open traffic lanes. The effect on capacity is a function of vehicles moving in and out of the closed lanes of the work zone, and…MoreEffectiveness of Pilot Car Operations in Reducing Speeds in Long-Term Rural Highway Work Zone (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Pilot cars are used in one-lane two-way work zones to guide traffic and keep their speeds within posted limits. While many studies have examined the effectiveness of measures to reduce vehicle speeds …MoreEvaluation of Dynamic Message Signs on Rural Freeways: Case Study of a Full Freeway Closure (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The evaluation of dynamic message signs (DMSs) has been challenging to undertake because of the difficulty of identifying the effects of DMSs from traffic patterns. The primary contribution of this st…MoreUse of Intelligent Transportation Systems in Rural Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This project defined an approach to integrating data collected and traveler information displayed in a work zone with a regional transportation management center and/or other state websites. The proje…MoreEffects of Vehicle Volume and Lane Closure Length on Construction Road User Costs in Rural Areas (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The objective of this paper is to analyze the effects that vehicle volumes and lane closure lengths have on road user costs (RUCs) in rural freeway work zones. A methodology has been developed in this…MoreEvaluation of ITS Technologies in Rural Work Zones: Showcase Evaluation #12 (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This report summarizes the findings of a research project which was focused on designing and testing a specific ITS application: providing real-time delay information to motorists in a rural two-lane …MoreDevelopment of a Statewide User Cost Manual for Rural Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Over recent years, the number of reconstruction and rehabilitation projects has increased significantly due to increased travel demand and a need for maintaining highway infrastructures. With the incr…MoreMobile Video Training Module 1: Work Zone Safety: 1A: Rural Roads and Urban Work Zones (Training)
This section covers the proper traffic control devices, applications, flagging techniques for counties that work on both rural highways and urban streets. Legal liability and agency image are also dis… More
Rural Preparedness for Agricultural Emergency Traffic Control (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This paper is based on research conducted for NCHRP Project 20-59(22), A Guide to Emergency Quarantine and Isolation Controls of Roads in Rural Areas, and explores the extent to which rural areas are …MoreEvaluating Effectiveness of Dynamic Speed Display Signs in Transition Zones of Two-Lane Rural Highways in Pennsylvania (Publication)
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Although law enforcement is an effective method to manage speeds, it requires significant resources to ensure adequate spatial and temporal compliance. In some cases, alternative speed management meth…MoreQuickZone Improvement for Rural Freeway and Model Validation (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This review indicated that in QuickZone 2.0 a deterministic queuing model is applied to calculate the delays for oversaturated conditions; stochastic and speed reduction delays were not included. Data…MoreField Evaluation of Work-Zone Automated Speed Enforcement Equipment and Traffic Monitoring Devices (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Speeding is a significant contributor to a significant portion of highway collisions. For work zones in particular, the speeding problem is compounded by on-site road re-configuration, narrowed lanes,…MoreDetermining Motorists’ Response to Signage in Rural Highway Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
For decades the importance of highway work zone safety has increased considerably with the continual increase in the number of work zones present on highways for repairs and expansion. Rural work zone…MoreEvaluation of Rapid Deployment Mesh Networking for Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Communications between high-technology devices in work zones has long been a challenge. The problem is acute in rural areas where there is often little or no existing infrastructure to support wireles…MoreCoordination and Safety Procedures for Mail Delivery on Roadways without Shoulders (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) maintains approximately 7,500 centerline miles of rural, two-lane state highways without shoulders. With limited or no allowance for passing maneuvers or…MoreReducing Work Zone Crashes by Using Vehicle’s Warning Flashes as a Warning Sign (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Rural two-lane highways constitute a large percentage of the highway system in Kansas. Preserving, expending, and enhancing these highways require the set-up of a large number of one-lane, two-way wor…MoreWork Zone Safety for Maintenance Operations on Rural Highways (Training)
Discusses the reasons for proper traffic control and its relationship to safety in the work zone. More
U.S. Transportation Secretary Peters Announces New Strategy to Improve Safety on Rural Roads (Publication)
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Transportation secretary Mary E. Peters announced a new national strategy that will bring new focus, including resources and new technology, to reducing deaths on the nation’s rural roads. The depar…MoreGuidelines for the Use of Portable Traffic Signals in Rural Two-Lane Maintenance Operations (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
The purpose of this report is to provide guidelines for the application of portable traffic signals in short-term, routine maintenance projects on rural two-lane highways in Texas. This guidebook serv…More