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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 p…MoreVariable Speed Limit Systems
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Predicting Traffic Dynamics with Driver Response Model for Proactive Variable Speed Limit Control Algorithm (Publication)
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Variable Speed Limit (VSL) control contributes to potential crash risk reduction by suggesting a suitable dynamic speed limit to achieve more stable and uniform traffic flow. In recent studies, resear…MoreUse of Portable and Dynamic Variable Speed Limits in Construction Zones (Publication)
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Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) implemented dynamic management of portable variable speed limit (PVSL) technology to reduce regulatory speed limits through an active work space (AWS), and UDO…MoreVariable Speed Limits Ease Congestion, Reduce Crashes on Highways: Study (Publication)
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In an effort to make traffic move more smoothly, researchers at the University of Missouri tested the effectiveness of Variable Advisory Speed Limit (VASL) systems, which provide drivers with a recomm…MoreOptimal Variable Speed Limit Control System for Freeway Work Zone Operations (Publication)
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Improving operational safety and efficiency of variable speed limit (VSL) systems are the two core control objectives at work zone areas. In response to such need, this study presents a proactive …MoreFlagger Operations: Investigating Their Effectiveness in Capturing Driver Attention (Publication)
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This two-pronged (driving simulation and field study) investigation of driver behavior in work zones contributes basic and applied knowledge to our understanding of work zone safety. In the driving si…MoreEffectiveness of VSL Signs in Reducing Crash Rates on Roadway Construction Work Zones in Alaska (Publication)
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As a driver's speed increases, so do the probability of an incident and likelihood of injury. The presence of equipment, personnel, and a changing landscape in construction zones create greater potent…MoreInvestigation of Effectiveness of Radar Speed Signs and Additional Lighting for Speed Control in Highway Construction and Maintenance Work Zones (Publication)
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Safely controlling and reducing vehicle speeds through work zones decreases the safety risk associated with highway construction and maintenance work. Work zone speed control has been the subject of…MoreOptimal Variable Speed Limit Control under Connected Work Zone and Connected Vehicle Environment (Publication)
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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) enfo…MoreVariable Speed Limit Control for Delay and Crash Reductions at Freeway Work Zone Area (Publication)
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Improving operational efficiency and safety on freeway segments has long been recognized as a priority in traffic communities. This study presents a comprehensive variable speed limit (VSL) control mo…MoreEvaluation of Variable Advisory Speed Limits in Congested Work Zones (Publication)
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The effectiveness of variable “advisory” speed limit (VASL) systems in congested urban work zones was investigated. Except for one publication, all previous studies focused on regulatory speed lim…MoreInfluence of Truck-Mounted Radar Speed Signs in Controlling Vehicle Speed for Mobile Maintenance Operations: Oregon Case Study (Publication)
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Radar speed signs (RSSs) are a measure for reducing traffic flow speeds through work zones. The influence of truck-mounted RSSs on vehicle speed was evaluated for mobile maintenance operations in two …MoreSpeed Signage Goes Electric in Two Area Work Zones (Publication)
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Variable speeds have been used in other states, but the signs are new to Ohio. Two northwest Ohio work zones are the region's first to use electronic signs with changeable speed-limit numbers.MoreHighway Construction Work-Zone Safety: Effectiveness of Traffic-Control Devices (Publication)
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Pavement preservation is a proactive approach to maintaining existing highways. Freeway-preservation projects typically require construction workers to conduct their work in close proximity to ongoing…MoreSynthesis of Variable Speed Limit Signs (Publication)
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Variable speed limit (VSL) systems utilize information on traffic speed, occupancy, and volume detection, weather, and road surface conditions to determine the appropriate speeds at which drivers shou…MoreVariable Speed Limit Signs: Control and Setting Locations in Freeway Work Zones (Publication)
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Variable Speed Limit Sign (VSLS) Systems enable speed limits to be changed dynamically in response to traffic conditions so that
traffic incidents can be reduced significantly on freeway work zones. …MoreBest Practices for Maximizing Driver Attention to Work Zone Warning Signs (Publication)
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Studies have shown that rear-end crashes in the advance warning area for a work zone are the most common type of work zone crashes. Driver inattention (or distraction) is reported as the most commo…MoreVariable Speed Limit Study Upstream of an Indiana Work Zone with Vehicle Matching (Publication)
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Traffic management in work zones presents significant mobility and safety challenges for agencies. The goals of a work zone traffic management plan are to safely slow vehicles ahead of the work zone, …MoreOptimal Variable Speed Limit Control System for Freeway Work Zone Operations (Publication)
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Improving operational safety and efficiency of variable speed limit (VSL) systems are the two core control objectives at work zone areas. In response to such need, this study presents a proactive VSL …MoreMotorists’ Speed Response to Nonvariable and Variable Work Zone Speed Limits and Other Work Zone Conditions (Publication)
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Transportation professionals view the setting of appropriate regulatory speed limits on public roads, including those under repair or reconstruction, as an important tool in promoting safe and efficie…More2015 Work Zone Safety Conference at World of Asphalt
The National Work Zone Safety Conference was held March 16-17, 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland. The event, sponsored by ARTBA’s National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, was held in c… More
Variable Speed Limit Control for Severe Non-Recurrent Freeway Bottlenecks (Publication)
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Variable speed limit (VSL) schemes are developed based on the Kinematic Wave theory to increase discharge rates at severe freeway bottlenecks induced by non-recurrent road events such as incidents or …MoreReduction of Speed in Work Zones Using ITS DMS Instant Feedback to Drivers: Vehicle Speed Versus Traffic Fine (Publication)
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Accidents in work zones produced 17 fatalities in Arizona and 840 fatalities and over 40,000 injuries nationally in 2009. Motorists nationwide can expect to drive through one active work zone for ever…MoreEvaluation of Ohio Work Zone Speed Zones Process (Publication)
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This report describes the methodology and results of analyses performed to determine the effectiveness of Ohio Department of Transportation processes for establishing work zone speed zones. Researcher…MoreEffectiveness of Countermeasures to Reduce Vehicle Speeds in Freeway Work Zones (Publication)
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Slowing motorists within work zones on high-speed roadways continues to be a challenge for highway authorities in all jurisdictions. Many Work Area Traffic Control Manuals (WATCM) limit the speed redu…MoreIDOT, Rep. Hoffman and State Police Share Success of Program to Reduce Work Zone Speeds; Save Lives in Illinois (Publication)
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The Illinois Department of Transportation worked with Representative Hoffman last year to use speed indicator boards on 13 metro east and southern Illinois interstate construction projects to display …MoreImproving the Process for Providing Mobility and Safety in Work Zones: 2008 Summary Report (Publication)
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Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) conducted a review of their “Process for Providing Mobility and Safety in Work Zones.” The review meetings provided an opportunity for districts to f…More