Evaluation of new simplified dynamic lane merging systems (SDLMS) for short-term work zone lane closure configuration
Joint Authors
Ḥarb, Rami
Radwan, Isam
Shaban, Khalid A.
Source
Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2011), pp.446-458, 13 p.
Publisher
Jordan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Research
Publication Date
2011-09-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
To improve traffic safety and mobility in work zone areas, the Dynamic Lane Merge (DLM) systems, intelligent work zone traffic control systems, have been explored by several states of the U.S.A.
The DLM can take two forms ; dynamic early merge and dynamic late merge.
The DLM systems were designed to advise drivers on definite merging locations.
Up to date, there are no studies that contrast both merging schemes in the field under matching work zone settings.
This study suggests two Simplified Dynamic Lane Merging Systems (SDLMS) (early merge and late merge) to supplement the current Florida Maintenance Of Traffic (MOT) plans for a three-to-two- work zone lane closure configuration.
Data was collected in work zones on I-95, Florida for three different maintenance of traffic plan treatments.
The first maintenance of traffic plan treatment was the standard MOT plan employed by FDOT.
The second MOT was the early SDLMS and the third MOT was the late SDLMS.
Results showed that dynamic early merging (early SDLMS) outperforms late SDLMS and the conventional Florida MOT plans under lower demand volumes.
However, results also showed that late SDLMS outperforms early SDLMS and MAS under higher demand volumes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shaban, Khalid A.& Ḥarb, Rami& Radwan, Isam. 2011. Evaluation of new simplified dynamic lane merging systems (SDLMS) for short-term work zone lane closure configuration. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering،Vol. 5, no. 3, pp.446-458.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shaban, Khalid A.…[et al.]. Evaluation of new simplified dynamic lane merging systems (SDLMS) for short-term work zone lane closure configuration. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering Vol. 5, no. 3 (2011), pp.446-458.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shaban, Khalid A.& Ḥarb, Rami& Radwan, Isam. Evaluation of new simplified dynamic lane merging systems (SDLMS) for short-term work zone lane closure configuration. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering. 2011. Vol. 5, no. 3, pp.446-458.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-284665
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 458
Record ID
BIM-284665