Work zone performance monitoring application development, research summary.

PDFTech Reporthttp://ntl.bts.gov/lib/60000/60200/60260/MD-16-SP309B4C_Work-Zone-Performance-Monitoring_Summary.pdfResearch Project: SHA/UM/3-16Work zone safetyWork zonesReal time data processingMonitoringPerformance measurementMarylandMaryland. State Highway AdministrationMaryland. State Highway Administration. Research DivisionUS Transportation CollectionIn 2004, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) updated the work zone regulations to encourage the collection and use of work zone safety and mobility data (23 CFR 630 Subpart J). The new rule essentially requires agencies to use data to generate performance measures at the project and process levels in order to improve mobility and safety of work zones. Currently, many agencies are not meeting the aforementioned FHWA requirements.OBJECTIVEThe objective of this project was to develop a Work Zone Performance Measure Application (WZPMA) that uses third party probe data for real-time monitoring and evaluation of work zones. The WZPMA is intended to help agencies meet FHWA regulations regarding collection and use of work zone safety and mobility data