Abstract: This paper investigates how block size influences traffic by dividing the travel distance, time, and number of turning maneuvers into two parts: the one that happens inside the block, and the one outside. We develop ...

Abstract: The climbing lane is an effective means by which to increase roadway capacity, improve safety, and provide smooth traffic operation on mountainous and rolling terrains where significant trucking prevails. Current critical ...

Abstract: Due to the intrinsic characteristics of the profession and the diverse nature of the position, engineers employed by small rural municipalities may require talents different from those required of engineers employed by ...

Abstract: Superblocks are city blocks whose size is significantly larger than average for a city block. They are considered to be close if they only have a few gates connecting the pedestrian and car traffic inside with that outside ...