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Dynamic Late Merge Control Concept For Work Zones On Rural Freeways. Conventional Merge TCP. Basic Approaches Early Merge Late Merge. Early Merge. Static Dynamic. Indiana Lane Merge. Indiana Lane Merge. Conventional Merge. Forced Merges. Indiana: 0.4/hour Conventional: 20/hour.
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Dynamic Late Merge Control ConceptForWork ZonesOnRural Freeways
Basic Approaches • Early Merge • Late Merge
Early Merge • Static • Dynamic
Indiana Lane Merge ConventionalMerge
Forced Merges • Indiana: 0.4/hour • Conventional: 20/hour
Capacity • Indiana: 1540 pcph • Conventional: 1460 pcph
Conventional Merge Late Merge
Conventional Merge Late Merge
Conclusions • Early & Late Merge Performed Better Than Conventional Merge • Lower Volumes: Early Merge May Be Safer • Higher Volumes: Late Merge May Be Safer & More Efficient
Research Needed • Volume Thresholds for Transition Between Early & Late Merge • Driver Information Needs • Warrants for Implementation