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2006

Estimation of Travelers’ Values of Time Using a Stated-Preference Survey with Variable Pricing Options, Mark Burris and Sunil Patil, Texas A&M University, December 2006, 75 pp. (167766-1)
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Traffic Engineering Applications of Driving Simulation, Susan T. Chrysler, Alicia A. Williams, and Eun Sug Park, Texas A&M University, December 2006, 141 pp. (167142-1)
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The Texas Rural Summer Transportation Institute, Debbie Jasek and Hector Estrada, Texas A&M University, December 2006, 78 pp. (167143-1)
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Can Transit Oriented Developments Reduce Austin’s Traffic Congestion?, Ming Zhang and Chang Yi, University of Texas at Austin, October 2006, 33 pp. (167869-1)
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Robust Design and Evaluation of Transportation Networks with Equilibrium Under Demand Uncertainty, Jennifer Duthie and S. Travis Waller, University of Texas at Austin, October 2006, 57 pp. (167556-1)
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Importance of Short Line Railroads to Texas, Jeffery E. Warner and Manuel Solari Terra, Texas A&M University, October 2006, 70 pp. (473700-00027-1)
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Development of a Phase-by-Phase, Arrival-Based, Delay-Optimized Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Methodology with Metaheuristic Search, Michael Shenoda and Randy Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, October 2006, 102 pp. (167863-1)
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Testing and Modeling of Truck Emissions While Idling, Lei Yu, Fengxiang Qiao and Fatemeh Soltani, Texas Southern University, September 2006, 68 pp. (167650-1)
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The Impact of Demographics, Built Environment Attributes, Vehicle Characteristics, and Gasoline Prices on Household Vehicle Holdings and Use, Sudeshna Sen and Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas at Austin, September 2006, 56 pp. (167550-1)
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Built Environment Characteristics on Household Residential Choice and Auto Ownership Levels, Chandra R. Bhat and Jessica Y. Guo, University of Texas at Austin, September 2006, 58 pp. (167860-1)
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Enhanced Freight Sketch Planning Tool for Assessing Multimodal Investment Strategies, Jordan Botticello and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, September 2006, 91 pp. (167868-1)
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An Investigation on the Environmental Benefits of a Variable Speed Control Strategy, Zhong Wang and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, September 2006, 58 pp. (473700-00072-1)
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Children and Transportation: Identifying Environments that Foster Walking and Biking to School, Byoung-Suk Kweon, Woo-Hwa Shin, Robert Folzenlogen and Jun-Hyun Kim, Texas A&M University, September 2006, 37 pp. (473700-00031-1)
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Compendium of Student Papers: 2006 Undergraduate Transportation Engineering Fellows Program, H. Gene Hawkins, editor, Texas A&M University, August 2006, 145 pp. (473700-00003-11)
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  • Identification of Positive Guidance Deficiencies in Urban Interchange Work Zones, Eduardo Garcia
  • Driver Comprehension of Diagrammatic Advanced Guide Signs and Their Alternatives, Jonnae Hice
  • Performance Evaluation of Traffic Responsive Signal Control, Kris Kneese
  • Internal Trip Capture Estimation for Mixed-Use Developments, Geoffrey McDonald
  • Creating a Process to Identify a Traffic Fingerprint & Correct Altered Data, Jeremy L. Schroeder
  • Evaluation of Tripcal5 Trip Generation Default Models, Patrick A. Singleton

Accurate Speed Estimation Using Single Loop Detector Data, Yunlong Zhang, Zhirui Ye, and Yuanchang Xie, Texas A&M University, August 2006, 74 pp. (167761-1)
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Developing a “Recruitment Toolbox” for Transportation Professionals, Jodi L. Carson and Stephanie S. Ivey, Texas A&M University, August 2006, 185 pp. (167765-1)
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Remedial Driver Education in Texas: Does it Do Any Good? David K. Willis, Texas A&M University, August 2006, 26 pp. (473700-00029-1)
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Microscopic Datasets: A Novel Approach Applied to Visualization of Spatiotemporal Flow Regions, Paul Nelson and Matthew J. Fields, Texas A&M University, May 2006, 33 pp. (167452-1)
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3-D Traffic Simulation Professional Development Seminars 2005 Final Activity Report, Sharon Adams Boxill, Texas Southern University, April 2006, 43 pp. (167652-1)
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Fibers from Recycled Tire as Reinforcement in Hot Mix Asphalt, Arif Chowdhury, Joe W. Button and Amit Bhasin, Texas A&M University, April 2006, 58 pp. (167453-1)
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Household Location Choices: The Case of Homebuyers and Apartment Dwellers in Austin, Texas, Michelle Bina and Kara M. Kockelman, University of Texas at Austin, April 2006, 117 pp. (167552-1)
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Innovative Solutions to Transportation Needs in the Colonias, Debbie Jasek and Beverly Kuhn, Texas A&M University, May 2006, 94 pp. (167144-1)
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Background Development and Concept of Operations for a Real-Time Performance Measurement Monitoring System, Robert E. Brydia, Texas A&M University, April 2006, 75 pp. (167147-1)
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Predicting Truck Tire Pressure Effects Upon Pavement Performance, Feng Wang and Randy Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, April 2006, 153 pp. (167864-1)
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Modeling the Interaction Between Passenger Cars and Trucks, Jacqueline M. Jenkins and Laurence R. Rilett, Texas A&M University, March 2006, 203 pp. (473700-00015-1)
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Developing a Diagnostic System for Air Brakes Used in Commercial Vehicles, Shankar C. Subramanian, Swaroop Darbha and K. R. Rajagopal, Texas A&M University, March 2006, 92 pp. (167141-1)
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Driver Perceptions of Risk: Potential Approaches to Improving Driver Safety, Laura L. Higgins and Jason Beesinger, Texas A&M University, February 2006, 51 pp. (167451-1)
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