Results of Work Zone Queue Analysis Training Classes

Benekohal, Rahim; Jeon, Hongjae

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Title

Results of Work Zone Queue Analysis Training Classes

Author(s)

• Benekohal, Rahim
• Jeon, Hongjae

Issue Date

2023-11

Keyword(s)

• Work Zone Congestion
• Delay
• Speed
• Capacity
• User Cost
• Queue Analysis
• WorkZoneQ-Pro Training
• Queue Length
• HCM Work Zone Procedure
• Work Zone Capacity

Date of Ingest

2023-11-07T15:55:57-06:00

Abstract

This white paper summarizes the results from three training classes on queue analysis in work zones. Accurately predicting the mobility impacts of work zones will enable designers to identify effective countermeasures to improve mobility and safety in work zones. The course provides hands-on training on basic analytical methods (queue analysis methods) to compute work zone performance measures such as capacity, speed, queue length, delay, and users’ costs. The capabilities and limitations of WorkZoneQ-Pro and the Highway Capacity Manual procedure for work zones are discussed, and basic guidance on how to use them is presented. The first and second courses were in-person and lasted 1.5 days. The third course was virtual and lasted only one day with reduced content. The evaluation results indicate that the participants very much liked the trainings and learned a lot. The in-person classes had slightly higher scores than the virtual class. The average scores were 4.4–4.9 (out of 5) for the in-person classes and 4.2–4.9 (out of 5) for the online class.

Publisher

Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation

Has Part

• https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/23-024
• ISSN: 0197-9191

Series/Report Name or Number

FHWA-ICT-23-018

Type of Resource

text

Genre of Resource

working paper

Language

en

Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

IDOT-R27-256

Copyright and License Information

No restrictions. This document is available through the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161.

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