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November/December 2004
ARTICLES:
Operational Solutions to Traffic Congestion
by Jeff Paniati
Making the most of the highways already in place is one strategy for relieving gridlock.Regional Collaboration to Improve Safety, Reliability, and Security
by Wayne Berman and Robin Mayhew
The transportation system can benefit from a strong link between planning and operations.Traffic Incident Management
by David L. Helman
Clearing incidents safely and quickly requires an effective traffic incident management program 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Work Zones That Work
by Carol Keenan
With workers and motorists at jeopardy and motorists frustrated by unexpected delays, the operational perspective of work zone management is the present focus.Another Rain Delay
by Paul Pisano and Lynette Goodwin
Roadway managers are tackling the problem of weather-induced congestion head-on.Putting Travelers in the Know
by Brandy Meehan and Bob Rupert
Providing motorists with real-time traveler information is a key way that road managers can help motorists deal with the growing traffic congestion on the Nation's highways.Red Light, Green Light
by John Halkias and Michael Schauer
Appropriate timing of traffic signals can decrease congestion, improve air quality, reduce fuel consumption, and minimize aggressive driving behavior.Managed Lanes
by Jon Obenberger
Combining access control, vehicle eligibility, and pricing strategies can help mitigate congestion and improve mobility on the Nation's busiest roadways.Reliability: Critical to Freight Transportation
by Scott Johnson and Joanne Sedor
Moving commerce efficiently on the Nation's highways is vital to the economy, and FHWA is doing its part to help make that happen.
November/December 2004 · Vol. 68 · No. 3
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