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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

Operations Area of Practice

    Cost / Benefit Analysis
    Work Zone Management

Organizational Capability Element

    Programming/Budget/Funding
    Work Zone Management
    Technical Understanding

Content Type

Informational Product

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

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Issue Date
Publication Number
FHWA-HOP-12-005