Abstract: Various energy regulations including corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) are forcing auto manufacturers and auto distributors to improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles significantly over the next decade. Conversely, ...

Abstract: Ground holding policy (GHP) offers a potential solution to alleviate increasing congestion problems in the air transportation network. The policy proposes to hold an aircraft before takeoff so that when it arrives at its ...

Abstract: The U.S. airline industry is facing delays due to congestion problems in the air transportation network. These delays not only lead to increased costs, but they also have safety related implications. Some of the costs ...

Abstract: Horizontal curves present drivers with numerous tasks that, if not performed while approaching and negotiating the curve, may result in a roadway departure crash. A vehicle’s lateral position within the lane and its speed ...

Abstract: Understanding the factors that contribute to crash frequency and severity will assist better highway design and develop appropriate countermeasures for hot spots, thereby improving the safety of the road system. This study ...