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Highways, People, and Places: Past, Present, and Future
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: America’s highways have developed dramatically over the last century, evolving into an extensive system of interconnected motorways. Lessons learned during this evolution suggest some future directions and challenges. ...
Capacity of Shared Left Turn Lanes—Comparative Analysis
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper compares the capacities of shared left turn lanes obtained by four methods for varying lane configurations, through and left turn volumes, and traffic signal timings. The 1997
New Methodology for Intersection Signal Timing Optimization to Simultaneously Minimize Vehicle and Pedestrian Delays
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This study introduces a new methodology for signal timing optimization that is carried out by adjusting green splits of a.m. peak, p.m. peak, and rest of the day timing plans for each signalized intersection in the urban ...
Indirect Transportation Energy
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation infrastructure and vehicles represent a substantial energy investment. This indirect energy consumption per vehicle kilometer was estimated for auto, bus, and rail ...
Development of Transportation Engineering Research, Education, and Practice in a Changing Civil Engineering World
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Transportation has been one of the essential areas within civil engineering since its early days. In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of ASCE, this paper presents a review of developments in research, education, and ...