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1997

Evaluation of Telecommuting Pilot Projects in the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area, Ronald E. Goodwin and Malcolm Hardiman, Texas Southern University, November 1997, 69 pp. (466040-1)
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Methodology for Traffic Signal Timing in Oversaturated Arterial Networks, Gye-Hyeong Ahn and Randy B. Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, October 1997, 209 pp. (465510-1)
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Proof of Graphic Concepts for Limited Visibility Piloting, Vandana Konda, Stephen F. Food, Harlow C. Landphair and Terry R. Larsen, Texas A&M University, October 1997, 34 pp. (467407-1)
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Modeling Driver Behavior During Merge Maneuvers, Cheng-Chen Kou and Randy B. Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, September, 1997, 306 pp. (472840-00064-1)
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Megaports and Load Centers of the Future with the Port of Houston as the Baseline Port, Arthur P. James, John M. Howard, Jr., John P. Basilotto and Heather Harbottle, Texas A&M University, September 1997, 216 pp. (467404-1)
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Evaluating the Feasibility of Reliever and Floating Hub Concepts when a Primary Airline Hub Experiences Excessive Delays, Evert Meyer, Colin Rice, Patrick Jaillet, and Michael McNerney, University of Texas at Austin, September, 1997, 120 pp. (467503-1)
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A Comparative Analysis of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Two Texas Transit Agencies, Naomi W. Ledé, Texas Southern University, September 1997, 78 pp. (60051-1)
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Land Value Assessment Near Bus Transit Facilities: A Case Study of Selected Transit Centers in Houston, Texas, Ronald E. Goodwin, Carol A. Lewis, Texas Southern University, September 1997, 61 pp. (721924-1)
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Development and Evaluation of Transit Signal Priority Strategies, Michael Garrow and Randy Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, August 1997, 148 pp. (472840-00068-1)
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Compendium of Graduate Student Papers on Advanced Surface Transportation Systems, Texas A&M University, August 1997, 580 pp. (472840-00003-2)
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  • Criteria for the Selection of Advanced Border Crossing Systems (ABCS) Locations, Jonathan Bean
  • Incorporating Commuters’ Choice Behavior into Traveler Information and Route Guidance Systems, Julia Kuhn Butorac
  • Geometric and Operational Guidelines for Multiple-Lane Ramp Meters, Marc Butorac
  • Assessing the Institutional Barriers Associated with Implementing ITS at Border Crossings, Joan Collins
  • Improving Information for the Private Auto-Transit Trip: An Application of the National ITS Architecture, Michael Dixon
  • The Development of an Internet Home Page to Provide Information for Regional Travelers, Kendall Fogle
  • Kiosk Deployment Issues and Guidelines for the Dissemination of Traveler Information, Aaron Hottenstein
  • Indicent Management and Motorist Aid Systems in Rural Areas, Marc Hustad
  • An Investigation of Traffic Signal Preemption at Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings, Marc Jacobson
  • Use of Automated Enforcement for Red Light Violations, Karl Passetti
  • Applying Selected Current Advanced Technologies to Help Alleviate Frequent Truck Accidents, Kerry Perrillo
  • The Role of Advanced Technology in Facilitating Transit Use for Tourists, Cristina Borja Slabic
  • Using Variable Speed Limit Signs to Mitigate Speed Differentials Upstream of Reduced Flow Locations, Julie Wilke

1993 Juarez Travel Survey, Tom A. Williams, Texas A&M University, August 1997, 91 pp. (467408-1)
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Range of Applicability of Priority Systems, José Holguín-Veras and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, August 1997, 44 pp. (467304-2)
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The Performance Analysis of Priority Systems, José Holguín-Veras and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, August 1997, 76 pp. (467304-1)
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Public Transit and Livable Communities: An Evaluation of the LCI Demonstration Project in Corpus Christi, Laura Higgins, Texas A&M University, August 1997, 61 pp. (467108-1)
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Public Transit Workshop Compendium, Naomi W. Ledé, Carol A. Lewis and DeLinda Marzette, Texas Southern University, July 1997, 65 pp. (72199-1)
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Adaptive Left Turn Phasing, Allison C. Meadors and Thomas Urbanik II, Texas A&M University, July 1997, 42 pp. (465070-1)
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Fuel Savings from Free U-Turn Lanes at Diamond Interchanges, Lideana Laboy-Rodriguez, Clyde E. Lee, Randy Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, March 1997, 138 pp. (467301-1)
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Transportation and Infrastructure Planning in the Monterrey, Mexico to San Antonio, Texas Corridor, Thomas M. Woodfin, Texas A&M University, March 1997, 218 pp. (721918-1)
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A Synthesis of Modern, Professional Economic Wisdom and Literature Pertaining to Navigation Projects, Ronald C. Griffin, Arthur P. James and John P. Basilotto, Texas A&M University, February 1997, 109 pp. (467109-1)
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An Investigation Into the Relationship Between Transportation Infrastructure and International Import Rules and Regulations: Understanding How to Avoid Building Bridges to Nowhere, Richard W. Dickinson and Jesse Guzman, Texas A&M University, February 1997, 67 pp. (721933-1)
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The Impacts of Telecommunications Technologies on Nonwork Travel Behavior, Susan L. Handy and Tom Yantis, University of Texas at Austin, January 1997, 61 pp. (721927-1)
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Implementation of the Waste and Reclaimed Materials Evaluation, Athar Saeed and W. Ronald Hudson, University of Texas at Austin, January 1997, 68 pp. (467310-1)
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