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Article: Understanding Driver Behavior in Work Zones
Posted: 4/2/2013

Research is jointly underway with FHWA's Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory and the University of Central Florida to study driver behavior to improve the modeling of traffic flow at freeway work zones. The research examines differences in driver behavior to better calibrate models and improve estimates of work zone impacts on traffic flow. The work should help practitioners use appropriate calibration parameters during modeling of alternative work zone designs and operational strategies to reduce impacts. The research is described in a recent article in FHWA Public Roads March/April 2013 magazine.

URL: http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/traffic_analysis/articles_webinars.htm


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