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Research Projects
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  An Evaluation of Mobile Source Greenhouse Gas Modeling Approaches for Traffic Management Assessment (SWUTC, 2009-2010)
  Use of Flashing Yellow Operations to Improve Safety at Signals With Protected-Permissive Left Turn (PPLT) Operations (TxDOT, 2009-2011)
  Investigate Existing Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Technologies for Port Cargo Inspections (SWUTC, 2009-2010)
  Causes and Patterns Of Bicycle/Vehicle Conflicts at Freeway Interchanges (SWUTC, 2009-2010)
  Driver Understanding of Congestion-Based Pricing Messages (TxDOT, 2008-2010)
  Dynamic Traffic Assignment Based Trailblazing Guide Signing for Major Traffic Generator (SWUTC, 2008-2009)
  Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Crossings at Freeway Interchanges (TxDOT, 2008-2010)
  Development of Pedestrian Safety Based Warrants for Permissive Left-Turn Control (SWUTC, 2008-2009)
  Preserving Functionality / Asset Value of the State Highway System (TxDOT, 2008-2009)
  Development of Guidelines for Triple Left and Dual Right-Turn Lanes (TxDOT, 2008-2010)
  Characterization of Exhaust Emission From Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles in the HGB Area (TxDOT, 2008-2010)
  PEMS-Based Approach to Developing and Evaluating Driving Cycles for Air Quality Assessment (SWUTC, 2008-2009)
  Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) Based Road-Condition Warning System for Highway Collision Prevention (Continuation of 473700-00056) (SWUTC, 2007-2008)
  RFID Applications in Transportation Operation and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) (SWUTC, 2007-2008)
  Development of Left-Turn Operations Guidelines at Signalized Intersection (TxDOT 2006-2008)
  Symbols and Warrants for Major Traffic Generator Guide Signing (TxDOT, 2006-2008)
  Develop Emissions, Truck Trips and Railcars Estimation Methodology for Major Texas Ports (TxDOT, 2006-2008)
  Computer Simulation-Based Algorithm For Optimizing Evacuation Plans in Major Trip Generator (SWUTC, 2006-2007)
  Vehicle_Infrastructure_Integration_(VII)_Based_Road-Condition_Warning_System_for_Highway_Collision_Prevention (SWUTC, 2006-2007)
  Radio Frequency (RF) Sensor Technology Thrust: Subtask 3.3.11-Data Compression of Geolocation Signals (AFRL/UTC, 2006-2007)
 

Measuring Vehicle Turning Emissions And Fuel Consumption In Residential Areas (TSU Seed, 2006)

 

Left-Turn Lane Design and Operation (TxDOT, 2005-2007)

 

Using GPS and Its Data to Calibrate the Micro Simulation Model VISSIM (SWUTC, 2005-2006)

 

Regional Public Transportation Solutions for Intercity Commute Traffic (TxDOT, 2005-2007)

 

ITS Data Compression by Using Advanced Signal Processing Techniques (SWUTC, 2004-2005)

 

Analyzing Truck Idling Emission Characteristics under Altered Testing Conditions (SWUTC, 2004-2005).

 

Collection and Evaluation of On-Road Vehicle Emission Data and Activity Data (HARC, 2003-2004).

 

2003 TxDOT Parking Lot Survey (TxDOT, 2003-2004).

 

Measurement and Evaluation of On-Road Vehicle Emissions at Signalized Intersections (SWUTC, 2003-2004).

Probability Generation of Frequency and Severity of Nonrecurring Congestion due to Accidents to Improve Emissions Analysis (TxDOT, 2002-2003)

How Do Changes in Goods Movements Impact Disadvantaged Populations (FHWA, 2002-2003)

Evaluation of Highway Safety Improvement Projects (FHWA, 2002-2003)

Yellow and Red Intervals to Improve Signal Timing Plans for Left-Turn Movement (TxDOT, 2001-2003)

Airport Related Traffic and Emission Implications (TxDOT, 2001-2003)

Pavement Smoothness Strategies (FHWA, 2001-2002)

Synthesis Report on Changeable Message Signs that Depict Symbols and Words (FHWA, 2001-2002)

Impact of Katy Freeway Reconstruction on City’s Traffic Network and Alternative Traffic Re-Routing, Detouring and Control Strategies (City of Houston, 2001-2003)

Assessment on Alternative Technologies and Strategies for Reducing Mobile Source Emissions (City of Houston, 2001-2003)

 

Evaluation and Combined Use of TRANSYT-7F and CORSIM in Traffic Signal Optimization and Simulation (SWUTC, 2001-2002)

ITS Technologies to Improve Highway-Rail Crossing Safety (FHWA, 2000-2001)

Transportation Expertise Pool (FHWA, 2000-2001)

Using Real-Time Traffic Data for Transportation Planning (TxDOT, 2000-2002)

Forecasting Traffic Characteristics for Air Quality Analysis (TxDOT, 2000-2002)

Electronic Energy Storage and Future Transportation (NIST, 2000-2001)

Collection and Evaluation of Modal Traffic Data for Determination of Vehicle Emission Rates Under Certain Driving Conditions (TxDOT and FHWA, 1996)

Real-Time Calibration of Platoon Dispersion Model to Optimize the Coordinated Traffic Signal Timings in ATMS Networks (SWUTC)

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Research Seminars

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Acronyms:
  TxDOT: Texas Department of Transportation
SWUTC: Southwest Region University Transportation Center
FHWA: Federal Highway Administration
NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology

TSU: Texas Southern University
HARC: Houston Advanced Research Center


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