Drivers’ lane change maneuver and speed behavior in freeway work zones

Yang He, Zhan Shu, Yao Ge, Janice Daniel

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

5 Scopus citations

Abstract

Lane changing and merging occurs more frequently in work zones than other roadway conditions due to mandatory lane changes that occur in work zones with lane closures. Discretionary lane changes are also performed in work zones under conditions where drivers respond to signage, speed reduction, drivers’ aggressiveness, entering and exiting work zone area, or avoiding slow moving or heavy vehicles. Understanding driver behavior and particularly lane changing within and entering the work zone area can be utilized to better design and operate safe work zones. The overall objective for this research is to develop logistic regression model to identify factors that influence drivers’ lane changing behavior in order to improve work zone safety. The vehicle type, original lane average speed and target lane volume were found to be a significant factor influencing lane changes in the work zone.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SAE-China Congress 2015
Subtitle of host publicationSelected
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages229-241
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9789812879776
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
EventConference on Society of Automotive Engineers of China, SAE 2015 - Beijing, China
Duration: Jan 9 2015Jan 9 2015

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume364
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Other

OtherConference on Society of Automotive Engineers of China, SAE 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period1/9/151/9/15

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Keywords

  • Drivers’ behavior
  • Lane change
  • Work zones

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