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1995

Quantifying the Benefits of High-Occupancy Vehicle Facilities Using Automatic Vehicle Identification Technology, Shawn M. Turner, Gary A. Carlin and Russell H. Henk, Texas A&M University, November 1995, 130 pp. (465020-1)
ABSTRACT,
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The Urban Transportation Planning Process: An Examination of the Accuracy of Travel Demand Forecasting Models, (Video of Conference), Texas Southern University, November, 1995. (721930-1)

The Calibration of PRIOR, A Computer System for the Simulation of Port Operations Considering Priorities, José Holguín-Veras and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, October 1995, 32 pp. (721928-1)
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PRIOR: A Computer System for the Simulation of Port Operations Considering Priorities, José Holguín-Veras and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, October 1995, 92 pp. (721928-2)
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The Role of Information Technology on the Implementation of Priority Systems and the State of the Practice of Information Technology on Marine Container Terminals, José Holguín-Veras and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, October 1995, 54 pp. (721928-3)
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Modal Energy Data Base for Transportation (Texas Transportation Energy Data Book: Edition 3), Zane A. Goff and Kent J. Steffel, Texas A&M University, September 1995, 200 pp. (60014-3)
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Performance Measures and a Framework for Decision-Making Under the National Transportation System, Ned Codd and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, September 1995, 71 pp. (465600-1)
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Graduate Student Papers on Advanced Surface Transportation Systems, Texas A&M University, August, 1995, 488 pp. (72194-4)
ABSTRACT, PREFACE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS (606 KB)

  • The Use of ITS Systems to Improve Commercial Vehicle Operator (CVO)- Port Intermodal Freight Operations, Gary A. Carlin, Paper (12.1 MB)
  • Evaluation of Cellular Call-In Programs for Incident Detection and Verification, Ryan C. Christenson, Paper (1.4 MB)
  • Integration of Freight Railroad Operations in Advanced Traffic Management Systems, Scott A. Cooner, Paper (1.1 MB)
  • A Strategy for the Implementation of the Automated Highway Systems (AHS) From a Public Institutional and Societal Perspective, Stephen M. Endres, Paper (356 KB)
  • Application of Traffic Management Tools for Special Events in Small and Medium Cities, Jesus Guzman, Jr., Paper (835 KB)
  • Integrating Advanced Parking Information Systems with Traffic Management Systems, Bridgette D. Keller, Paper (6.7 MB)
  • Safety-Related Characteristics of Arterial High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Roadway and Lane Treatments, Keith K. Knapp, Paper (4.3 MB)
  • Assessment of the Integration of Advertising and Variable Message Signs for Funding Purposes, Stephanie Kolb, Paper (494 KB)
  • Interjurisdictional Cooperation of Public Agencies in the Operation and Maintenance of Traffic Signal Systems, Allison C. Meadors, Paper (268 KB)
  • Applications of the Internet in the Transportation Industry, Jennifer Messick, Paper (8 MB)
  • An Examination of Operational Alternatives for Existing and Proposed HOV Facilities, Carl Brian Shamburger, Paper (2.1 MB)
  • Assessment of Caltrans 2070 Controller in Meeting Hardware Requirements of Advanced Traffic Management Systems, Bryant Woo, Paper (3.8 MB)

Procedures for Planning and Implementation of Third-Party Transportation Services, Carol A. Lewis and Ronald E. Goodwin, Texas Southern University, August 1995, 54 pp. (60052-1)
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Improving Travel Projections for Public Transportation, Dennis G. Perkinson and Brigitta Keitgen, Texas A&M University, August 1995, 50 pp. (721935-1)
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A Study of Costs Associated with Alternative Fuels Development: A Case Study, Naomi W. Ledé, Texas Southern University, July 1995, 92 pp. (72197-1)
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An Evaluation of Energy Conservation Measures Utilized by Public Transit Systems: A Case Study in Texas, Shirley J. Seaborn, Texas Southern University, July 1995, 73 pp. (60023-2)
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Developing Transit Availability Measures and an Index of Transit Service Availability, Russell H. Henk, Sarah M. Hubbard, Timothy J. Lomax and Gordon A. Shunk, Texas A&M University, July 1995, 106 pp. (60028-1)
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Commercial Surface Transportation Efficiency at the Texas/Mexico Border: A Look at the Laredo Gateway, James M. Sassin, Robert Harrison and Leigh B. Boske, University of Texas at Austin, July 1995, 54 pp. (465640-1)
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Impact of Compressed Natural Gas Fueled Buses on Street Pavements, Dingyi Yang and Robert Harrison, University of Texas at Austin, July 1995, 156 pp. (721913-1)
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Commuter Vanpool Systems for Satellite Cities, Gregory C. Han and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, July 1995, 85 pp. (465540-1)
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International Rail Freight Transportation in South Texas: Decreasing Fuel Consumption, Roadway Damage, and Hazardous Materials Movement on Texas Roadways, Stephen S. Roop and Richard W. Dickinson, Texas A&M University, July 1995, 87 pp. (465040-1)
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Prediction of Mobile Source Emissions and Fuel Consumption Using the TEXAS Model, Tsai-Yun Liao and Randy B. Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, June 1995, 49 pp. (60032-1)
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Energy Conservation Through Enhanced Traffic Signal Responsiveness, Tsai-Yun Liao and Randy B. Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, June 1995, 64 pp. (60063-1)
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Congress Avenue Regional Arterial Study: Collector – Distributor Lanes, Marc Acampora and Randy B. Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, June 1995, 67 pp. (60019-1)
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Congress Avenue Regional Arterial Study: Variability of Departure Headways, Stilios Efstathiadis and Randy B. Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, June 1995, 109 pp. (60019-2)
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Congress Avenue Regional Arterial Study: Grade Separations, Larry Lang and Randy Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, June 1995, 126 pp. (60019-3)
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Electric Bus Operations: A Feasibility Study, Thomas Michael Fowler, Mark A. Euritt and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, May 1995, 74 pp. (60057-1)
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Vehicular Emissions and Fuel Consumption Estimation in PASSER IV, Nadeem A. Chaudhary, Texas A&M University, April 1995, 49 pp. (465060-1)
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit LRT Starter Line Assessment Study Design, Gordon A. Shunk, Katherine F. Turnbull, and Nell Frazer Lindquist, Texas A&M University, March 1995, 71 pp. (60012-1)
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Effectiveness of Accelerating Highway Rehabilitation in Urban Areas, Eduardo Trujillo Olguin, Brent T. Allison, and B. Frank McCullough, University of Texas at Austin, March 1995, 169 pp. (60058-1)
ABSTRACT VIEW ENTIRE REPORT PDF (1.9 MB)

Congress Avenue Regional Arterial Study: Long Term Improvement Schemes and Capacity Analysis, Cheng-Chen Kou and Randy B. Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, March 1995, 58 pp. (60019-4)
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A Categorized and Annotated Bibliography to the Performance Analysis of Port Operations, Jose Holguin-Veras and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, March 1995, 34 pp. (721912-1)
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Field and Laboratory Studies of Warning Symbol Sign Legibility Distance, Frances A. Greene, Rodger J. Koppa, Ronald D. Zellner, R. Dale Huchingson, J.J. Congleton and A. Garcia-Diaz, Texas A&M University, March 1995, 156 pp. (721917-1)
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Loading/Unloading Operations and Vehicle Queuing Processes at Container Ports, Max Karl Kiesling and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, March 1995, 254 pp. (60017/71249-2)
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Towards the Future: The Promise of Intermodal and Multimodal Transportation Systems, S.E. Anderson, R.B. Easley, T.M. Flowler, W.L. Gabler, S. Govind, A. Johnson, Y. Minas, C.J. Oswald, J.M. Ruiz, B.P. Shefferly, D.D. Vasavada, D.L. Venable, and C.M. Walton, University of Texas at Austin, February 1995, 107 pp. (60017/71249-3)
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Applicability of the Technologies of Intelligent Transportation Systems in Commercial Vehicle Operations at the Port of Houston’s Intermodal Marine Container Terminal with Case Studies of Existing Systems, Richard B. Easley and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, February 1995, 179 pp. (721912-2)
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Institutional Issues Impacting the Implementation of Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems for Commercial Vehicle Operations in Texas, W. Raymond Keng, Shekhar Govind and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, February 1995, 105 pp. (721922-1)
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Urban Public Transit Systems Modeling Capabilities, Kevin D. Tyer, Kethireddipalli S. Rao, Amadou Oumarou and Raymond A. Krammes, Texas A&M University, February, 1995, 47 pp. (60040-1)
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Enhanced Integration of Multimodal Ground Transportation with Air Transportation at Selected Major Air Carrier Airports, Isaac Richmond Nettey, Texas Southern University, January 1995, 101 pp. (60037-1)
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Benefits of Real-Time Travel Information in Houston, Texas, Kevin N. Balke, Gerald L. Ullman, William R. McCasland, Christopher E. Mountain and Conrad L. Dudek, Texas A&M University, January 1995, 132 pp. (60010-1)
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