Traffic Analysis Tools Volume IX: Work Zone Modeling and Simulation
A Guide for Analysts
Work Zone Analysis Scoping Worksheet
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Work Zone Characteristics |
Agency Resources |
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Type | I / II / III / IV |
Institutional | culture / leadership / data / contracting |
Network Configuration | isolated / pipe / grid |
Technical Staff | consultant / in-house |
Size | small / medium / large |
Funding | $$$$$$$$$$$$$ |
Analysis Area Dimension | site / local / metropolitan |
Time to Analyze | short / medium / long |
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User Cost | ![]() |
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Queue Length | ![]() |
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Precision of Results |
rough estimation |
detailed assessment |
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Availability |
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Type | Roadway Characteristics | ||
Travel Demand Characteristics | |||
Cost Attributes | |||
Source | Primary | ||
Archived | |||
Quality | Collection Frequency | ||
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Archive Length | |||
Accuracy |
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Temporary Traffic Control
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Public Information
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Transportation Operations
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Control Strategies
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Traffic Control Devices
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Project Innovation
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Motorist Information
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Demand Mgmt Strategies
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Corridor/Network Mgmt Strategies
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Work Zone Safety Mgmt
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Traffic/Incident Management
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Construction Phasin/Staging
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Changeable message signs
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Project Coordination
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Changeable message signs
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Transit service improvements
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Signal timing/coordiantion
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Speed limit reduction/variable speed limits
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ITS for traffic monitoring
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Full roadway closure |
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flaggers and uniformed traffic control officers |
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Contracting Strategies |
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Dynamic speed message sign |
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high-occupancy vehicles lanes |
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Temp. traffic signals |
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Temporary traffic signals |
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Transportation management center |
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Lane shifts or closures |
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Temporary traffic signals |
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Innovative construction techniques |
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511 traveler information systems |
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Toll/congestion pricing |
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Street/intersection improvements |
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Tow/freeway service |
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one-way, two way operations |
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Ramp Metering |
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Bus turnouts |
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Local detour routes |
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two-way traffic on one side of divided facility |
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Turn restrictions |
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Reversible lanes |
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Separate truck lanes |
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Ramp closures/relocation |
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Reversible lanes |
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Freeway-to-freeway interchange closures |
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Ramp metering |
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Night work |
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Temporary suspension of ramp metering |
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Weekend work |
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Ramp closures |
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Work hour restrictions for peak travel |
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Coordination with adjacent construction sites |
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Off-site detours/use of alterante routes |