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2005

An Assessment of Criteria Used for Transit Friendly Decision-Making, Thabo Moeng and Carol A. Lewis, Texas Southern University, December 2005, 55 pp. (167322-1)
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Mexican Truck Idling Emissions at the El Paso – Ciudad Juarez Border Location, Josias Zietsman, Juan Carlos Villa, Timothy L. Forrest and John M. Storey, Texas A&M University, November 2005, 161 pp. (473700-00033-1)
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Best Practices in a University Environment for Homeland Security Research – Testing and Evaluation, David H. Bierling and Stephen S. Roop, Texas A&M University, October 2005, 20 pp. (473700-00019-1)
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The Effect of the New Security Paradigm on Port Infrastructure Development and Finances, C. James Kruse and David H. Bierling, Texas A&M University, October 2005, 104 pp. (167454-1)
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Austin Commuter Survey: Findings and Recommendations, Chandra R. Bhat, Aruna Sivakumar, Sudeshna Sen, Jessica Guo and Rachel Copperman, University of Texas at Austin, September 2005, 59 pp. (167240-1)
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The Impact of U.S.-China Trade on Multimodal Transportation Systems and the Economies of Texas and Mexico, Leigh Boske, Timothy Box, Moira Foreman, Abhay Kantak and Phillip Savio, University of Texas at Austin, September 2005, 121 pp. (167551-1)
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The Integration of GIS and Transportation Modeling: A State-of-the-Practice Review, Sharon Adams Boxill, Texas Southern University, September 2005, 43 pp. (473700-00043-1)
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Experience with Flex Route Transit Service in Texas, Laura L. Higgins, Linda K. Cherrington, Texas A&M University, September 2005, 62 pp. (167148-1)
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Analysis of Texas Speed Limit Laws and Fatality Accident Rates, Ronald E. Goodwin and Ursurla Anderson, Texas Southern University, September 2005, 55 pp. (167320-1)
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An Examination of Successful Mixed Use in Transit Oriented Development as Conceptually Applied to the Proposed Ambassador Way Transit Station in Houston, Texas, Tammye Davis and Carol A. Lewis, Texas Southern University, September 2005, 64 pp. (473700-00046-1)
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Compendium of Student Papers: 2005 Undergraduate Transportation Engineering Fellows Program, Steven D. Schrock, editor, Texas A&M University, August 2005, 201 pp. (473700-00003-10)
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  • San Antonio Northeast Corridor Managed Lanes Traffic & Toll Revenue Study, Christopher Debaillon
  • Finding a Relationship Between Hit Counts and Traffic Volume for Raised Pavement Markers, James Fields
  • Driver Age and Education Differences in Portable Changeable Message Sign Comprehension, Stephen Hanuscin
  • Analysis of Reading Time and Comprehension of Amber Alerts on Simulated Changeable Message Signs, Thomas Hartmann
  • Analysis of Noise Concerns Regarding Rumble Strips, Aaron Milsaps
  • Guidelines for the Use of Diagrammatic Guide Signs and the Alternatives, Christopher Rountree
  • A Conceptual Model to Evaluate the Visual Performance of On-Premise Business Signs,Matthew Sneed
  • Texas Medical Center Transportation System Performance Monitoring Plan, Benjamin Sperry

Identifying and Quantifying Operational and Safety Performance Measures for Access Management: Micro-Simulation Results, William L. Eisele and Casey M. Toycen, Texas A&M University, August 2005, 105 pp. (167725-1)
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The Development of the Texas Summer Aviation Institute and the Implementation of a Pilot Program in Conroe, Texas, Jeffrey D. Borowiec and Debbie Jasek, Texas A&M University, August 2005, 91 pp. (167456-1)
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Evaluating Bicycling Commuter Experiences at Texas A&M University and Adjacent Areas in the City of College Station, Texas, Robin Rabinowitz and Debbie Spillane, Texas A&M University, August 2005, 76 pp. (167455-1)
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A Framework for Developing Integrated ITS Solutions to Improve Traffic Operations, Zhong Wang and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, June 2005, 63 pp. (167248-1)
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Methodologies for Reducing Truck Turn Time at Marine Container Terminals, Nathan N. Huynh and C. Michael Walton, University of Texas at Austin, May 2005, 146 pp. (167830-1)
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Methodology for Quantifying Pavement Damage Caused by Different Axle and Load Configurations, Karan Kapoor and Jorge A. Prozzi, University of Texas at Austin, April 2005, 108 pp. (167827-1)
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Combined Traffic Signal Control and Traffic Assignment: Algorithms, Implementation and Numerical Results, Chungwon Lee and Randy B. Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, March 2005, 289 pp. (472840-00074-1)
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Texas Colonias Van Project: An Aspect of Transportation in Underserved Communities, Dock Burke, Kermit Black and Patricia Bass Ellis, Texas A&M University, March 2005, 31 pp. (466630-1)
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Applications of Geocoded Traffic Crash Records and Crash-Risk Mapping Technology in Roadway Safety Improvement Projects, Saw-Pin Miaou, and Joon Jin Song, Texas A&M University, March 2005, 65 pp. (167145-1)
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Providing Personalized Traffic Safety Information to the Public: Using Web-Based Geographical Information System Technologies, Saw-Pin Miaou, Raghav Tandon, and Joon Jin Song, Texas A&M University, February 2005, 43 pp. (167424-1)
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Feasibility Evaluation Model for Toll Highways, Rafael M. Aldrete Sanchez, Richard L. Tucker, B. Frank McCullough, University of Texas at Austin, January 2005, 302 pp. (467502-2)
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Driving by Choice or Necessity?, Lisa Weston and Susan Handy, University of Texas at Austin, January 2005, 89 pp. (167522-1)
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Evaluation of the Joint Effect of Wheel Load and Tire Pressure on Pavement Performance, Rong Luo and Jorge A. Prozzi, University of Texas at Austin, January 2005, 188 pp. (167245-1)
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Identification of Vulnerable Transportation Infrastructure and Household Decision Making Under Emergency Evacuation Conditions, Pamela Murray-Tuite and Hani Mahmassani, University of Texas at Austin, January 2005, 203 pp. (167528-1)
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