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2012

2012 Urban Mobility Report, David Schrank, Bill Eisele and Tim Lomax, Texas A&M University, December 2012, 70 pp. (161202-1)
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Evaluating Safety Performance and Developing Guidelines for the Use of Right Turn on Red (RTOR), Qi Yi, Xiaoming Chen and Da Li, Texas Southern University, December 2012, 59 pp. (161242-1)
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A Comparison of Crashes and Fatalities in Texas by Age Group: Selected Cities in Texas, Gwen Goodwin, Jamaal Schoby and Shain Eversley, Texas Southern University, October 2012, 48 pp. (476660-00052-1)
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Using Real Time Traveler Demand Data to Optimize Commuter Rail Feeder Systems, Yao Yu and Randy Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, August 2012, 111 pp. (476660-00078-1)
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Quantification of the Effect of Maintenance Activities on Texas Road Network, Jorge Prozzi and Ambarish Banerjee, University of Texas at Austin, August 2012, 54 pp. (161125-1)
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Calibration of HERS-ST for Estimating Traffic Impact on Pavement Deterioration in Texas, Jorge Prozzi, University of Texas at Austin, August 2012, 65 pp. (169205-1)
ABSTRACT, VIEW ENTIRE REPORT PDF (1.1 MB)

Transit Agency Strategies that Encourage Mixed Uses around Stations, Carol Abel Lewis, Sandra Onyejekwe, Darlene Collins and Kenneth McGaughay, Texas Southern University, August 2012, 46 pp. (476660-00054-1)
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Free-Floating Carsharing Systems: Innovations in Membership Prediction, Mode Share, and Vehicle Allocation Optimization Methodologies, Katherine Kortum and Randy Machemehl, University of Texas at Austin, August 2012, 123 pp. (476660-00079-1)
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Transportation Security Institute: Recruiting Next Generation Professionals, Khosro Godazi, Ronald E. Goodwin and Alexandra Miller, Texas Southern University, August 2012, 34 pp. (161240-1)
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Moving the Concept of Megaregions into Transportation Planning: Workshop Proceedings, Carol Abel Lewis, Sara Land and Bethelhem Afefayane, Texas Southern University, August 2012, 63 pp. (476660-00051-1)
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Feasibility of Solar Powered Traffic Signs in Houston – A Step toward Sustainable Control Devices, Khosro Godazi, Alexandra Miller and Ronald E. Goodwin, Texas Southern University, August 2012, 37 pp. (476660-00053-1)
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Automating the Process for Locating No-Passing Zones Using Georeferencing Data, Mehdi Azimi and H. Gene Hawkins, Jr., Texas A&M University, August 2012, 123 pp. (161102-1)
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Nanotechnology-Based System for Damage-Resistant Concrete Pavements, Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub, Texas A&M University, August 2012, 124 pp. (476660-00017-1)
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Comparisons Between Vehicular Emissions from Real-World In-Use Testing and EPA MOVES Estimation, Doh-Won Lee, Jeremy Johnson, Jinpeng Lv, Kristen Novak, and Josias Zietsman, Texas A&M University, July 2012, 50 pp. (476660-00021-1)
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Texas Flexible Pavements and Overlays:  Year 1 Report – Test Sections, Data Collection, Analyses, and Data Storage System, Lubinda F. Walubita, Gautam Das, Elida Espinoza, Jeongho Oh, Tom Scullion, San Ick Lee, Jose L. Garibay, Soheil Nazarian, and Imad Abdallah, Texas A&M University, June 2012, 168 pp. (0-6658-1)
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Examining the Design and Developmental Factors Associated with Crashes Involving Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Motorists in Urban Environments, Eric Dumbaugh, Wenhao Li, and Kenneth Joh, Texas A&M University, May 2012, 49 pp. (161107-1)
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Development and Validation of a Testing Protocol for Carbon Sequestration Using a Controlled Environment, Beverly Storey, Derrold Foster, Jeremy Johnson and Jett McFalls, Texas A&M University, May 2012, 46 pp. (476660-00028-1)
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Compendium of Student Papers: 2011 Undergraduate Transportation Engineering Fellows Program, H. Gene Hawkins, editor, Texas A&M University, May 2012, 180 pp. (476660-00003-4)
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  • Evaluating the Impact of Nighttime Work Zone Lighting Characteristics on Motorists,Felicia J. Desorcie
  • Late Night Roadway Visibility, Ruoxin Jiang
  • Investigation of the Use and Pricing of the I-15 Express Lanes in San Diego, Pete Kelly
  • Intercity Passenger Rail Access to Airports: A Case Study at the Milwaukee Airport,Shawn Larson
  • Development of a Background Complexity Assessment Tool, Marcus Rasulo
  • Identifying Pavement Preservation Treatments Suitable for Performance-Related Specifications, Joshua Rivera
  • Arsenic Content and Retroreflectivity of Glass Beads Used in Pavement Markings, Hidi Marie Wood

Performance Measures for Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Devin Moore, Tara Ramani, Nicolas Norboge, and Katherine Turnbull, Texas A&M University, April 2012, 82 pp. (161004-1)
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Development of Warrants for Installation of Dual Right-Turn Lanes at Signalized Intersections, Qi Yi, Xiaoming Chen and Da Li, Texas Southern University, April 2012, 116 pp. (161141-1)
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Laboratory Evaluation of Friction Loss and Compactability of Asphalt Mixtures, Emad Kassem, Eyad Masad, Ahmed Awed and Dallas Little, Texas A&M University, April 2012, 97 pp. (476660-00025-1)
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Predicting Damage in Concrete Due to Expansive Aggregates: Modeling to Enable Sustainable Material Design, Syeda Rahman and Zachary Grasley, Texas A&M University, April 2012, 139 pp. (476660-00027-1)
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Fracture Properties and Fatigue Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Binders, Arash Motamed, Amit Bhasin and Anoosha Izadi, University of Texas at Austin, March 2012, 62 pp. (161122-1)
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Equity Evaluation of Vehicle Miles Traveled Fees in Texas, Mark Burris and Lisa Larsen, Texas A&M University, March 2012, 177 pp. (161105-1)
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Getting the Parking Right for Transit-Oriented Development, Ming Zhang, Katie Mulholland, Jane Zhang, and Ana J. Gomez-Sanchez, University of Texas at Austin, March 2012, 154 pp. (161027-1)
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Identification of Priority Rail Projects for Texas – Initial Methodology/User Manual and Guidebook, Curtis Morgan, Annie Protopapas, Jeffery Warner, Todd Carlson, Jun Huang, Ying Li and Leslie Olson, Texas A&M University, February 2012, 110 pp. (0-6467-1)
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The Overlay Tester:  A Sensitivity Study to Improve Repeatability and Minimize Variability in the Test Results, Lubinda F. Walubita, Abu N. Faruk, Gautam Das, Hossain A. Tanvir, Jun Zhang, and Tom Scullion, Texas A&M University, February 2012, 154 pp. (0-6607-1)
ABSTRACT, VIEW ENTIRE REPORT PDF (4.1 MB)

Potential Connected Vehicle Applications to Enhance Mobility, Safety, and Environmental Security, Xiaosi Zeng, Kevin Balke, and Praprut Songchitruksa, Texas A&M University, February 2012, 83 pp. (161103-1)
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The Design of a Comprehensive Microsimulator of Household Vehicle Fleet Composition, Utilization, and Evolution, Rajesh Paleti, Naveen Eluru, Chandra R. Bhat, Ram M. Pendyala, Thomas J. Adler, Konstadinos G. Goulias, University of Texas at Austin, January 2012, 46 pp. (161120-1)
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Reviewing, Analyzing and Updating Marketing Strategies to Increase Public Transit Ridership, Carol Abel Lewis, Grace Arthur, Sandra Onyejekwe, Texas Southern University, January 2012, 48 pp. (476660-00050-1)
ABSTRACT, VIEW ENTIRE REPORT PDF (632 KB)