Work Zone Road User Costs - Concepts and Applications

Overview

The primary objective of this report is to present the concepts that transportation practitioners can use to:

  • Perform work zone road user cost analysis.
  • Apply WZ RUC analysis methods/tools in maintenance of traffic (MOT) alternative selection.
  • Apply WZ RUC analysis methods/tools in contract administration to expedite project completion and minimize adverse work zone effects.

This document presents a detailed discussion of the key components of WZ RUC, input needs, and available tools. Step-by-step procedures to derive unit costs for monetary RUC components based on available cost sources and models are also provided. Finally, this document presents a process for applying RUC concepts in selecting an appropriate MOT and contracting strategy for managing work zone impacts and shortening project completion time. Because of the differences in agency decision making processes, it is expected that each agency will modify the recommended procedures to meet its specific needs.

Source Organization Location

Washington
,
DC
Content Type
Informational Product
Issue Date
Insitutional, Organizational, and Process
Planning Analysis Tools
Tactical Element
Work Zone Traffic Management
Work Zone Traffic Management
TOM Chapters
20.4
6.5
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Role in Organization
Transportation Planner
Senior Engineer
Researcher/Academic
Principal Engineer
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Director / Program Manager
Maintenance Staff
Technician
CEO / GM / Commissioner
Engineer
Operator
Senior Manager
Transit Professional
Associate Engineer
Publishing Organization
FHWA
Objective
Learning
How-To
Publication Number
FHWA-HOP-12-005