Work Zone Road User Costs: Concepts and Applications

2011PDFTech Reporthttp://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/resources/publications/fhwahop12005/fhwahop12005.pdfFHWA-HOP-12-005Work zonesBenefit cost analysisEconomic impactsTraffic flowRoads--Maintenance and repairTraffic congestion--Economic aspectsUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationMallela, J.; Sadavisam, SuriUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationFederal Highway AdministrationThis document presents a detailed discussion of the key components of WZ RUC, input needs, and available tools. Step-by-step procedures to derive unit costs for monetary RUC components based on available cost sources and models are also provided. Finally, this document presents a process for applying RUC concepts in selecting an appropriate MOT and contracting strategy for managing work zone impacts and shortening project completion time.79