scholarly journals Highway capacity in work zones – experiences in foreign conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Stefan Andjelkovic ◽  
Vladan Tubić
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Management ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Work Zones ◽  
Highway Capacity ◽  
Traffic Demand ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Satisfactory Level ◽  
Road Capacity ◽  
Road Work

Traffic management in the highway work zones is a challenge for all traffic engineers. Road work zones are one of the most significant problems for the normal realization of traffic conditions, which can cause various consequences that will greatly reduce capacity and reduce the level of service. On the sections in the work zone, bottlenecks appear, which result in congestion, ie. lead to an imbalance of traffic demand and road capacity. This paper provides an overview of the literature and foreign experiences and ways of regulating traffic in the work zones on the highway. Bearing in mind that we are talking about roads of the highest rank, where are sections with work zones, it is necessary to maintain a satisfactory level of service by applying the concept of regulation that will minimally interfere the normal realization of traffic conditions.

scholarly journals Ekspertni pristup poboljšanju sigurnosti u zonama radova na cesti

Sigurnost ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-260
Author(s):  
Joso Vrkljan ◽  
Miljenko Mustapić ◽  
Antun Štimac
Keyword(s):  
Expert System ◽  
Expert Systems ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Road User ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Road Maintenance ◽  
Work Zones ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Work

SUMMARY: An ever-increasing volume of traffic on Croatian roads increases the volume of maintenance work. Road works negatively impact traffic mobility and road user safety, and also safety of the maintenance workers. Improving traffic mobility and safety is the key issue that all interested parties (planning and managing road works and those executing them) should address. Mitigation of negative effects is possible via certain expert system measures. Presented in the paper are the options provided by expert systems implemented in the road work zones as factors for improving road maintenance and safe traffic flow, as well as road workers safety. Introducing relevant data into the data base, an expert system is created providing the driver approaching a road work zone with a number of alternative routes. Also shown is a driving diagram for road work zones with special focus on slowing down speed upon entering the road work zone. The results show that the implementation of expert systems based on relevant data would significantly facilitate traffic management in road work zones and improve the safety of traffic and road workers, as well as the workers' efficacy.

Safety Models for Rural Freeway Work Zones

2000 ◽  
Vol 1715 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shyam Venugopal ◽  
Andrzej Tarko
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Control ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Work Zones ◽  
Expected Number ◽  
Crash Data ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
Road Work

Construction and maintenance work zones have traditionally been hazardous locations within the highway environment. Studies show that the accident rates during road construction are generally higher than during periods of regular traffic operations. The increase in the number of crashes may be attributed to ( a) general disruption to the flowing traffic due to sudden discontinuities caused by closed lanes, ( b) improper lane merging maneuvers, ( c) the presence of heavy construction equipment within the work area, ( d) inappropriate use of traffic control devices, and ( e) poor traffic management. Research was conducted to develop regression models predicting the expected number of crashes at work zones on rural, two-lane freeway segments. Crashes on approaches to work zones and those inside the work zones were analyzed separately. For developing these models, an extensive database was obtained, including freeway data, crash data, and work zone characteristics. Negative binomial models were developed with average daily traffic, the length of the work zones, and the duration of the work projects as exposure-to-risk variables. The cost of the various work projects was found to be a good substitute for some of the exposure-to-risk variables. The investigated variables included the number of on and off ramps, both on approaches and inside the work zones; the type of work; and the intensity of the road work involved. The models may be used to evaluate beforehand the expected number of crashes on the work zone, given the work zone characteristics.

Traffic impact assessment and mitigation strategies for disruptions

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Yohan Chang
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Models ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Work Zones ◽  
Work Activity ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Traffic Impact ◽  
The Impact

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This dissertation research focuses on modeling traffic conditions affected by disruptive events such as work zones, incidents, and hurricanes. Using a combination of field data and simulation experiments, this research tried to address the relationship between disruptive events and their impact on traffic conditions and driver behavior. The first half of the dissertation assesses the impact of work zones. First, a data-driven assessment of the traffic impact of work zones using different data sources was conducted. A tool was developed for practitioners to estimate the delay and travel times of planned work zones. Second, traffic flow and speed prediction models were developed for work zones in order to assist with the better scheduling of work activity. Machine learning approaches were used to develop the prediction models. In addition to work zone effects, the effects of another special event, baseball gameday conditions, were also studied and traffic prediction models were developed. Third, using naturalistic driving study data, classification algorithms categorized work zone events into crashes, nearcrashes, and baseline conditions. In the second half of the dissertation, the focus shifts to the effect of emergency on evacuation. Two chapters in this section present the results of different traffic management strategies -- 1) contraflow crossover and ramp closure optimization and 2) reservation-based intersection control in connected and autonomous vehicle environment.

Work-zone traffic management with transportation planning software

1993 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 471-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Nazrul Islam ◽  
Prianka N. Seneviratne
Keyword(s):  
Transportation Planning ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Predictive Accuracy ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Total Delay ◽  
Planning Software ◽  
Present Generation ◽  
Road Work ◽  
Alternate Routes ◽  
Management Alternatives

In this paper, the pros and cons of applying transportation planning software (TPS) in work-zone traffic management are investigated. The overall objective is to provide potential users, particularly small municipalities, with a basis for selecting the TPS best suited for evaluating traffic management alternatives for work zones. Four TPSs (TRANPLAN, MINUTP, SYSTEM II, and QRS II) were examined and rated with respect to eleven characteristics, SYSTEM II and QRS II, rated first and second, respectively, are used to assign traffic in a selected network. Alternate routes during road work are identified to minimize total delay and noise impact. The performance of the two TPSs is assessed in relation to predictive accuracy, post-processing requirements, and compatibility with other software. It is found that, while concerns about predictive accuracy and training needs can be overcome at a price, some special features are required within the present generation of TPS for them to be truly beneficial in the routine analysis of work-zone traffic plans. The significance of these features is discussed in reference to the assignment case study. Key words: traffic assignment, work zone, traffic management, planning, software, SYSTEM II, QRS II.

scholarly journals A WSN-Based Intrusion Alarm System to Improve Safety in Road Work Zones

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Martin ◽  
Alba Rozas ◽  
Alvaro Araujo
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Alarm System ◽  
Work Zones ◽  
Communication Interface ◽  
Alarm Systems ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Road Work

Road traffic accidents are one of the main causes of death and disability worldwide. Workers responsible for maintaining and repairing roadways are especially prone to suffer these events, given their exceptional exposure to traffic. Since these actuations usually coexist with regular traffic, an errant driver can easily intrude the work area and provoke a collision. Some authors have proposed mechanisms aimed at detecting breaches in the work zone perimeter and alerting workers, which are collectively called intrusion alarm systems. However, they have several limitations and have not yet fulfilled the necessities of these scenarios. In this paper, we propose a new intrusion alarm system based on a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN). Our system is comprised of two main elements: vehicle detectors that form a virtual barrier and detect perimeter breaches by means of an ultrasonic beam and individual warning devices that transmit alerts to the workers. All these elements have a wireless communication interface and form a network that covers the whole work area. This network is in charge of transmitting and routing the alarms and coordinates the behavior of the system. We have tested our solution under real conditions with satisfactory results.

scholarly journals ANALISA KINERJA PERSIMPANGAN BERSINYAL PADA PERSIMPANGAN ANGKATAN 66 DAN RUAS JALAN R. SOEKAMTO KOTA PALEMBANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-136
Author(s):  
Redaksi Tim Jurnal
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Traffic Engineering ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Highway Capacity ◽  
Highway Capacity Manual ◽  
The Road ◽  
Operation Speed ◽  
Rapid Economic Growth ◽  
Vehicular Traffic Flow

Transportation is a very important and strategic means to facilitate the movement in an effort to meet the needs of the community. Planning and construction of transportation facilities and infrastructure, greatly influence in determining the increase of economic growth in supporting the achievement of development targets. The real impact that occurs as a result of rapid economic growth, population growth, and changes in land use affects the performance of intersections and roads, especially the problem of congestion, delays, queues opportunities and other issues. Based on the result of calculation analysis which have been done by using Indonesian Highway Capacity Manual method (IHCM), capacity of intersection of Angkatan 66 Palembang on the condition of the morning peak was 3007 smp / hour at peak lunch was 2875 smp / hour and the afternoon peak is 2997 smp / hour. The high movement of vehicular traffic flow at the intersection of Angkatan 66 and the road R. Soekamto indicates that the level of service is not sufficient to meet traffic needs, this can be seen from the Lower level of service or performance (Level of Service / LOS) at the intersection Angkatan 66 and the road R. Soekamto C (0,7908) and D (0,889) are at the level where the current begins unstable operation speed relatively quick decline due to the obstacles that arise. So to overcome the problem of alternative road widening or construction of fly over (fly over) and traffic management in the form of traffic engineering management has to be implemented.

Phase Time Prediction for Traffic-Actuated Intersections

1996 ◽  
Vol 1555 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei-Sung Lin ◽  
Kenneth G. Courage
Keyword(s):  
Field Studies ◽  
Signalized Intersection ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Signal Timing ◽  
Highway Capacity ◽  
Traffic Demand ◽  
Highway Capacity Manual ◽  
Time Prediction ◽  
Traffic Characteristics ◽  
General Reliability

The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) provides a methodology in Chapter 9 to estimate the capacity and level of service at a signalized intersection as a function of traffic characteristics and signal timing. At traffic-actuated intersections, the signal timing changes from cycle to cycle in response to traffic demand. An accurate prediction of average phase times and their corresponding cycle length is required to assess the performance of intersections controlled by traffic-actuated signals. The current technique suggested in Appendix II of HCM Chapter 9 for this purpose has not been well accepted. A more comprehensive methodology and a more satisfactory analytical model are described that predict traffic-actuated signal timing for both isolated and coordinated modes with actuated phases. The proposed methodology and model have been verified by simulation augmented by limited field studies. The results are encouraging with respect to their general reliability and their compatibility with the current HCM Chapter 9 structure.

scholarly journals Predicting Freeway Work Zone Capacity Distribution Based on Logistic Speed-Density Models

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaoru Lu ◽  
Jing Dong ◽  
Anuj Sharma ◽  
Tingting Huang ◽  
Skylar Knickerbocker
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Method ◽  
Volume Density ◽  
Lifetime Distribution ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Work Zones ◽  
Highway Capacity ◽  
Highway Capacity Manual ◽  
Stop And Go ◽  
Stochastic Capacity ◽  
Density Relationship

Speed-volume-density relationship and capacity are key elements in modelling traffic operations, designing roadways, and evaluating facility performance. This paper uses a modified five-parameter logistic model to describe the speed-density relationship. The calibrated speed-density models show that the stop-and-go speed (Vb) and shape parameters (θ1 and θ2) are similar for work zones and the nonwork zone site. Accordingly, an operational capacity prediction method is proposed. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method, the predicted operational capacities are compared with the field data, Highway Capacity Manual method, the output of WorkZoneQ software, and the ensemble tree approach under different work zone scenarios. Furthermore, a lifetime distribution prediction framework for stochastic capacity of work zones is proposed. The predicted lifetime distribution can well capture the tendency of the observed work zone capacities.

Real-Time Inductive-Signature-Based Level of Service for Signalized Intersections

2002 ◽  
Vol 1802 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheol Oh ◽  
Stephen G. Ritchie
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Signalized Intersection ◽  
Traffic Information ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Self Organizing Map ◽  
Threshold Values ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Traffic Conditions

The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) presents a procedure for estimating signalized intersection control delay, which is used to determine level of service (LOS) and to evaluate intersection performance. The HCM is used extensively by traffic engineers. However, it is intended as an offline decision support tool for planning and design. To meet user requirements of advanced traffic management and information systems, new LOS criteria are required for real-time intersection analysis. The objective of this research was to demonstrate a technique for development of such LOS criteria. The study used a new measure of effectiveness, called reidentification delay (RD), derived from analysis of vehicle inductive signatures and reidentification of vehicles traveling through a major signalized intersection in the city of Irvine, California. Two main issues regarding real-time LOS criteria were tackled. The first was how to determine the threshold values partitioning the LOS categories. To provide reliable real-time traffic information, the threshold values should be decided on so that RDs within the same LOS category would represent similar traffic conditions as much as possible. RDs in different LOS categories should also represent dissimilar traffic conditions. The second issue concerned the aggregation interval to use for RD in deriving LOS categories. An investigation of both fixed and cycle-based aggregation intervals was conducted. Several clustering techniques were then employed to derive LOS categories, including k-means, fuzzy, and self-organizing map approaches. The resulting real-time LOS criteria were then determined. The procedures used in this study are readily transferable to other signalized intersections for the derivation of real-time LOS.

scholarly journals NEW STREET SCENE FOR PEDESTRIANS AND DRIVERS

Transport ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 248-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branimir Stanić ◽  
Smiljan Vukanovic ◽  
Miroslav Osoba
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Control ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Dynamic Changes ◽  
Traffic Demand ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Management Algorithm ◽  
Street Scene ◽  
The Right ◽  
Physical Capacities ◽  
Adequate Management

In the last twenty years all cities throughout the world have faced a continual increase in traffic demand. Neither a simple increase in physical capacities of the traffic network nor introduction of new traffic control systems nor similar isolated actions can be the right response to the increased traffic demands. New approaches to traffic management and application of complex new technological solutions in traffic control are called for. Besides improving safety for all participants, their main objectives are to increase the capacity of the existing infrastructure to enable its efficient exploitation in accordance with the current traffic demand and to protect urban environment from unnecessary traffic aggressive influence. It is clear that to achieve traffic flow the following issues should be taken into consideration: (1) Traffic conditions (to reduce duration and scope of traffic jams, to increase capacity and level of safety); (2) Physical surroundings (less noise and less pollution), and (3) Economic conditions (efficient usage of time, energy, space and other resources). Management of traffic means the possibility to choose an adequate management algorithm and the possibility to adapt it to the constant changes in traffic demand and not so dynamic changes in urban surrounding demand.

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