%0 Journal Article
%T Evaluation of the effectiveness of variable advisory speed system on queue mitigation in work zones
%J Procedia - social and behavioral sciences
%D 2012
%A Wilson, Aaron B.
%A Saito, Mitsuru
%V 43
%N 
%P 662-670
%X Variable Advisory Speed Systems (VASS) provide drivers with advanced warning regarding traffic speeds downstream to help them make better decisions. The objective of this study was to perform a statistical analysis on pertinent performance data to evaluate VASS effectiveness on queue mitigation. A VASS was deployed at a work zone on a freeway in Utah, consisting of five sensors and two variable message signs. The data showed that the VASS was effective on weekends during evening peak hours when there was a slowdown in the work zone approach. No consistent significance was seen on weekdays during the evening peak period.<p />
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 1877-0428
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.04.140