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2013

2012 Household Travel Survey Symposium:  Conference Summary and Final Report, Stacey Bricka, Ben Ettelman, and Chris Simek, Texas A&M University, December 2013, 55 pp. (600451-00017-1)
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Effect of Changing Driving Conditions on Driver Behavior Towards Design of a Safe and Efficient Traffic System, Fereydoun Aghazadeh, Laura Hughes Ikuma, and Sherif Ishak, Louisiana State University University, December 2013, 69 pp. (600451-00103-1)
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Dissertation: Fatigue Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures Affected by Water Vapor Movement, Yunwei Tong, Texas A&M University, Product of SWUTC Ph.D. Candidate Assistantship Program, December 2013, 76 pp. (600451-00019-1)
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Dissertation: A Multivariate Analysis of Freeway Speed and Headway Data, Yajie Zou, Texas A&M University, Product of SWUTC Ph.D. Candidate Assistantship Program, December 2013, 70 pp. (600451-00020-1)
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Dissertation:  Examining Decision-Making Surrounding the Use of Managed Lanes by Katy Freeway Travelers: A Prospect Theory Approach, Chao Huang, Texas A&M University, Product of SWUTC Ph.D. Candidate Assistantship Program, December 2013, 184 pp. (600451-00023-1)
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Developing the Sediment and Erosion Control Laboratory to Become a Hands-on Training and Education Center, Ming-Han Li, Pengzhi Li, Jett McFalls, Beverly Storey and Galen Newman, Texas A&M University, November 2013, 149 pp. (161306-1)
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Compendium of Student Papers: 2013 Undergraduate Transportation Engineering Fellows Program, H. Gene Hawkins, editor, Texas A&M University, November 2013, 137 pp. (600451-00003-2)
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  • Validation of Computer Vision for Structural Vibration Studies, Daniel Bartilson
  • Evaluating Driver Response to Prototype Traffic Control Devices at Access Points, Adrian Contreras
  • Evaluation of Apparent Capacities through Freeway Lane Closures, Kevin Mackan
  • Operational Effects of Chevrons on Horizontal Curves Using Speed and Energy Differentials and Speed Profiles, Mark Membreño
  • Preliminary Development of a Trip Generation Manual for Texas, Parker C. Moore

Decision-Support Framework for Quantifying the Most Economical Incentive/Disincentive Dollar Amounts for Critical Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Projects, Kunhee Choi, Eun Sug Park, and Junseo Bae, Texas A&M University, November 2013, 97 pp. (600451-00016-1)
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A Real-Time Transit Signal Priority Control System the Considers Stochastic Bus Arrival Times, Xiaosi Zeng, Kevin Balke, Praprut Songchitruksa, and Yunlong Zhang, Texas A&M University, October 2013, 93 pp. (600451-00014-1)
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Equity Evaluation of Sustainable Mileage-based User Fee Scenarios, Mark Burris, Sunghoon Lee, Tina Geiselbrecht and Trey Baker, Texas A&M University, October 2013, 87 pp. (600451-00007-1)
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Comparison of Fatigue Analysis Approaches for Hot-Mix Asphalt to Ensure a State of Good Repair, Amy Epps Martin, Edith Arambula, M. Emin Kutay, James Lawrence, Xue Luo, and Robert Lytton, Texas A&M University, October 2013, 36 pp. (600451-00012-1)
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Wetting Characteristics of Asphalt Binders at Mixing Temperatures, Patricia Hennig Osmari, Zelalem Arega, and Amit Bhasin, University of Texas at Austin, October 2013, 48 pp. (600451-00062-1)
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A Transportation Corridor Analysis Toolkit, Dan P. K. Seedah, Rydell D. Walthall, Garrett Fullerton, Travis D. Owens and Robert Harrison, University of Texas at Austin, October 2013, 51 pp. (600451-00066-1)
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Dissertation:  Performance Analysis of Isolated Intersection Traffic Signals, Kai Yin, Texas A&M University, Product of SWUTC Ph.D. Candidate Assistantship Program, October 2013, 142 pp. (600451-00021-1)
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Dissertation:  A Methodology for Developing Performance-related Specifications for Pavement Preservation Treatments, Litao Liu, Texas A&M University, Product of SWUTC Ph.D. Candidate Assistantship Program, September 2013, 189 pp. (600451-00022-1)
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Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation Infrastructure: Survey of Experiences and Perceptions, Sergio E. Martinez, Andrea Hall, and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, September 2013, 77 pp. (600451-00072-1)
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Transportation Revenue Impacts from a Changing Light-Duty Vehicle Fleet, Andrea Hall, C. Michael Walton and Peter J. Jin, University of Texas at Austin, September 2013, 87 pp. (600451-00073-1)
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Game Theory and Traffic Assignment, Tarun Rambha and Stephen D. Boyles, University of Texas at Austin, September 2013, 46 pp. (600451-00065-1)
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Katy Freeway:  An Evaluation of a Second-Generation Managed Lanes Project, Ginger Goodin, Robert Benz, Mark Burris, Marcus Brewer, Nick Wood, and Tina Geiselbrecht, Texas A&M University, September 2013, 240 pp. (0-6688-1)
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U in the Driver Seat – A Peer-to-Peer Pilot Program for Decreasing Car Crashes by College Students, Stacey M. Tisdale, Texas A&M University, September 2013, 47 pp. (600451-00015-1)
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Future Mobility Demand in Megaregions:  A National Study with a Focus on the Gulf Coast, Ming Zhang and Wenjia Zhang, University of Texas at Austin, September 2013, 65 pp. (600451-00074-1)
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A New Spatial Multiple Discrete-Continuous Modeling Approach to Land Use Change Analysis, Subodh K. Dubey and Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas at Austin, September 2013, 73 pp. (600451-00063-1)
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Life-cycle Energy Implications of Different Residential Settings:  Recognizing Buildings, Travel, and Public Infrastructure, Brice Nichols and Kara Kockelman, University of Texas at Austin, August 2013, 37 pp. (600451-00067-1)
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Cycling in the African American Community:  Safety Training Guidelines and Findings, Talia McCray, Teri Durden, Eileen Schaubert, University of Texas at Austin, August 2013, 32 pp. (600451-00070-1)
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A Comprehensive Characterization of Asphalt Mixtures in Compression, Yuqing Zhang, Rong Luo and Robert L. Lytton, Texas A&M University, August 2013, 79 pp. (600451-00006-1)
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Investigation of Improvements to Truck Volume Assignments and Public Transportation Benefits Methodologies in TTI’s Urban Mobility Report, William L. Eisele, David L. Schrank, Dong Hun (Don) Kang, Steven E. Polzin, and Xuehao Chu, Texas A&M University, August 2013, 65 pp. (600451-00013-1)
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Development of an Interactive GIS Based Work Zone Traffic Control Tool, Jack Bringardner, Mason Gemar and Randy Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, August 2013, 90 pp. (600451-00069-1)
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Simulation of Investment Returns of Toll Projects, Weiyuan Yuwen and Zhanmin Zhang, University of Texas at Austin, August 2013, 53 pp. (600451-00075-1)
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Transportation Security Institute:  Recruiting Next Generation Professionals, Khosro Godazi and Alexandra Miller, Texas Southern University, August 2013, 30 pp. (161340-1)
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Executive Report: Toll Roads, Toll Rates, and Driver Behavior, Curtis Beaty, Mark Burris, and Tina Geiselbrecht, Texas A&M University, July 2013, 14 pp. (0-6737-1)
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Characterization and Best Use of Recycled Asphalt Shingles in Hot-Mix Asphalt, Fujie Zhou, Hongsheng Li, Sheng Hu, Joe W. Button, and Jon A. Epps, Texas A&M University, July 2013, 88 pp. (0-6614-2)
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Electric Vehicles and Public Charging Infrastructure: Impediments and Opportunities for Success in the United States, Eric J. Borden and Leigh B. Boske, University of Texas at Austin, July 2013, 53 pp. (600451-00064-1)
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Balanced RAP/RAS Mix Design and Performance Evaluation System for Project-Specific Service Conditions, Fujie Zhou, Sheng Hu, and Tom Scullion, Texas A&M University, June 2013, 80 pp. (0-6092-3)
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Initial Review of Rapid Moisture Measurement for Roadway Base and Subgrade, Stephen Sebesta, Jeongho Oh, Sang Ick Lee, Marcelo Sanchez, and Ross Taylor, Texas A&M University, May 2013, 126 pp. (0-6676-1)
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Compendium of Student Papers: 2012 Undergraduate Transportation Scholars Program, H. Gene Hawkins, editor, Texas A&M University, May 2013, 56 pp. (600451-00003-1)
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  • Analysis of Factors Influencing Run-off Road Crashes on Horizontal Curves, Amelia Celoza
  • Impact of Nighttime Work Zone Lighting on Motorists’ Detection of Objects, Kayla Weimert

An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Voice-to-text Programs at Reducing Incidences of Distracted Driving, Christine Yager, Texas A&M University, April 2013, 142 pp. (600451-00011-1)
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Evaluating the Impacts of the Panama Canal Expansion on Texas Gulf Ports, Robert Harrison and Manuel Trevino, University of Texas at Austin, March 2013, 111 pp. (476660-00062-1)
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Performance and Cost Effectiveness of Permeable Friction Course (PFC) Pavements, Edith Arámbula, Cindy K. Estakhri, Amy Epps Martin, Manuel Trevino, André de Fortier Smit, and Jorge Prozzi, Texas A&M University, February 2013, 254 pp. (0-5836-2)
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