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Every Day Counts-Smarter Work Zones

Overview

This webpage provides information on how coordinating roadway construction projects aids in reducing the impact of work zones, and how the use of technology can dynamically manage traffic in the work zone environment. Both of these strategies help minimize travel delays and maintain motorist and worker safety. Benefits are highlighted, and current state-of-the practice examples are mentioned. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations Area of Practice

    Integrated ITS Deployment
    Communications
    Detection Systems
    Real Time Traveler Information
    Systems engineering
    Transportation Management Centers (TMC / TOC)
    Traffic Signal Timing Software
    Traffic Impact Assessment
    Planning for Operations
    Work Zone Management
    Infrastructure Protection
    Resilience
    Adaptation / Resiliency of the Transportation Network

Organizational Capability Element

    Traveler Information
    Work Zone Management
    Active Traffic Management/Travel Demand Management/Pricing

Content Type

Informational Product

Role in Organization

Researcher/Academic
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Maintenance Staff
Engineer

Publishing Organization

FHWA

Document Downloads

Project Website

TOM Chapters
19.2
19.3
6.5
29.1
20.4
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Issue Date
Publication Number
FHWA-14-CAI-043