Research Article

Research on the Relationship between Dynamic Message Sign Control Strategies and Driving Safety in Freeway Work Zones

Table 3

Vehicle operating characteristics with respect to the five strategies.

IndicatorStrategy 1Strategy 2Strategy 3Strategy 4Strategy 5

Mean of lane change location102250305298358
SD of lane change location8.487.956.529.157.49
Mean of speed (km/h)77.17582.35675.05476.01280.125
SD of speed0.9810.8020.0721.5751.055
Mean of acceleration (m/s2)-0.031-0.021-0.017-0.064-0.035
SD of acceleration0.0620.0640.0310.0770.035
Mean of lateral placement (m)0.0160.0510.0350.0540.010
SD of lateral placement0.1390.1210.1450.1010.049