Work Zones (9 unique lessons found)

Ensure proper placement of variable speed limit (VSL) signs in a work zone and operate the VSL system consistently on a long term basis.
Virginia’s experience using variable speed limit signs in a work zone

Maintain ownership of the work zone ITS system and monitor vendor's work diligently to assure proper system operation.
North Carolina's experience implementing ITS solutions in work zones.

Consider changeable message sign (CMS) positioning, data archive requirements, and traffic demand when considering deployment of a dynamic late merge system.
Experience of the Minnesota Department of Transportation in deploying a dynamic late merge system.

Coordinate extensively with other stakeholder agencies.
New Mexico’s experience planning, deployment and operating a work zone traffic and incident management system.

Use ITS to implement a reliable communications system in work zones.
New Mexico’s experience in planning, deploying and operating a work zone traffic and incident management system.

Ensure initial and ongoing success of ITS deployments by providing sufficient start-up time, maintaining flexibility, and performing maintenance needs in-house.
New Mexico’s experience with planning, deployment and operating a work zone traffic and incident management system.

Place portable changeable message signs (CMS) on the shoulder or median nearest the discontinuous lane when implementing a dynamic late merge system (DLMS) to manage a work zone.
A Minnesota DOT experience in work zone management.

Employ a proactive approach for building public awareness of the project requiring a work zone and deliver accurate information to the public.
The experiences of four state DOTs using ITS in work zones.

Provide traveler information in rural areas to allow for good travel decisions in inclement weather and construction season.
Oregon DOTs experience with rural traveler information systems.