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Evaluation of Alternative Methods of Temporary Traffic Control on Rural One-lane, Two-way Highways
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Books/Printed Material |
|---|---|
| Author | Jenkins, Jacqueline Marie Finley, Melisa D. (Melisa Dayle) |
| Organization | Ohio. Department of Transportation, sponsoring body. |
| Organization | Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning & Research. |
| Organization | United States. Federal Highway Administration. |
| Organization | Texas A & M Transportation Institute, issuing body. |
| Temporal Coverage | 2015 |
| Description | Table of Contents: Introduction -- State-of-the-practice -- Field studies -- Benefit/cost comparison -- Recommendations. |
| Abstract | 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. Researchers assessed the state-of-the-practice, conducted field studies, compared agency costs and benefits, and conducted a motorist delay analysis. Based on the findings of this research, the research team recommended that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) use red/yellow lens automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) and portable traffic signals (PTSs), when appropriate, to control traffic approaching the one-lane section of a two-lane highway. AFADs are most suitable for short-term stationary operations that last a few hours up to one day. Due to their smaller size, AFADs are best suited for narrow roadways with limited to no shoulders. As the work duration increases, PTSs become a viable option. Due to the additional time it takes to deploy and setup PTSs, the work activity should last at least a half a day. Due to their larger size, PTSs are best suited for higher volume roadways with shoulders and relatively flat side slopes. Traditional flagging procedures should still be used at maintenance operations where these devices are not suitable due to work duration or other site/work characteristics. |
| Page Count | 56 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Texas A&M Transportation Institute, The Texas A&M University System, Available through the National Technical Information Service |
| Publisher Place | College, Station, Texas Springfield, Virginia |
| Part of Series | Catalog |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | 'automated Flagger Assistance Devices 'portable Traffic Signals 'temporary Traffic Control 'temporary Traffic Control Signals 'two-lane One-way Operations Evaluation Flaggers Flaggers (road Construction Workers) Maintenance and Repair Rural Roads Safety Measures Traffic Signs and Signals |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Traffic signs and signals--Evaluation |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Flaggers (Road construction workers)--Evaluation |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Rural roads--Maintenance and repair--Safety measures--Evaluation |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | 'Temporary Traffic Control' |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | 'Automated Flagger Assistance Devices' |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | 'Portable Traffic Signals' |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | 'Temporary Traffic Control Signals' |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | 'Two-Lane One-Way Operations' |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Flaggers |
| Subject Domain (in LCC) | TE228 .F56 2015 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Book |
