Recommended Citation
Mekker, M. M., Remias, S. M., McNamara, M. L., Bunnell, W. A., Krohn, D. W., Sturdevant, J. R., Cox, E. D., & Bullock, D. M. (2016). Identifying effects and applications of fixed and variable speed limits (Joint Transportation Research Program Publication No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2016/31). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284316358
DOI
10.5703/1288284316358
Abstract
In Indiana, distracted driving and unexpected queues have led to an increase in the amount of back-of-queue crashes, particularly on approach to work zones. This report presents new strategies for the assessment of both transportation safety and traffic operations using crowd-sourced probe vehicle data and a speed laser vehicle re-identification scheme. This report concludes by recommending strategies for the placement of variable speed limits (VSL) adjacent to work zones and suggestions for future research.
Report Number
FHWA/IN/JTRP-2016/31
Keywords
speed limits, variable speed limits, mobility
SPR Number
3900
Performing Organization
Joint Transportation Research Program
Sponsoring Organization
Indiana Department of Transportation
Publisher Place
West Lafayette, Indiana
Date of this Version
2016