Browsing by Author "LaMondia, Jeffrey"

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Modeling Factors Influencing Commuter Cycling Routes: A Study of GPS Cycling Records in Auburn, Alabama

Moore, Michael (2015-08-19)

As the emphasis placed on cycling as a means of transportation is increasing in the United States, so is the need for adequate facilities that provide cyclists with a comfortable and connected facility. In order for these ...

Performance Measures for Prioritizing Highway Safety Improvements Based on Predicted Crash Frequency and Severity

Morgan, Noah S. (2013-04-05)

The goal of this research was to develop highway performance measures that could be used to prioritize safety improvement projects by utilizing results from predicted crash frequency and crash severity for roadways the ...

State of the Practice of Long Distance and Intercity Travel Modeling in US Metropolitan Planning Organizations and State Departments of Transportation

Cordero, Fernando (2019-04-23)

Long distance and intercity travel represent a small percentage of total trips in the U.S., yet they represent a large percentage of total VMT. Long distance trips represent an important travel market with over $317 billion ...

Statistical Model Development for Estimating Bicycle Rack Usage at Auburn University

Wilson, Christopher (2011-05-17)

The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate statistical models to estimate bicycle rack usage for a university campus environment. An analysis was conducted on bicycle rack usage data, collected in 2008, ...

A Stochastic Three-Dimensional Cost Estimation System for Hot Mix Asphalt in the State of Alabama

Xu, Keren (2018-04-30)

Asphalt is one of the most critical commodities for the American infrastructure. It is used as a paving material on the majority of the U.S. roadways. The National Asphalt Paving Association (NAPA) estimates that about 94 ...

A Study of Differences in Severity among Crash Types in Work Zones and between Work Zone and Non-Work Zone Crashes in Alabama

Zhang, Bo (2018-07-23)

Highway work zones have become a hazardous place for both construction workers and roadway users due to the increasing risk caused by maintaining and reconstructing roadways. Both the number of crashes and fatalities in ...

A Study of the Effects of Pavement Widening, Rumble Strips, and Rumble Stripes on Rural Highways in Alabama

de Sena Monteiro Ozelim, Luana Clara (2015-05-05)

Run-off-road (ROR) crashes are usually severe and account for a significant amount of highway fatalities. It is estimated that more than 50% of the fatal crashes in the United States and in Alabama are ROR crashes. Rural ...

Trip and Parking Generation for Student-Oriented Housing Developments

Hammer, Elizabeth (2013-04-08)

While there are many different residential land uses in ITE’s Trip Generation Manual, there is no land use category related to housing for college and university students. These housing developments are located off-campus, ...

Understanding Cyclist Perceptions of Road Adjacent Shared-Use Paths: A Comprehensive Study of Both Stated and Revealed User Preferences

Burmester, Benjamin (2020-04-30)

Road adjacent shared-use paths are a valuable transportation facility for rural and suburban communities looking to reap the benefits of increased active transportation. Shared-use paths have the ability to immediately ...

Using GPS and Accelerometers to Identify Preferred Locations for Physical Activity Participation and Commuter Mode Choice

Seidband, Scott (2013-11-08)

As cities seek to foster more livable and active communities, much attention is being placed on promoting physical activity through active transport and wellness activities. As such, it is important that city planners and ...

Wrong-Way Driving: Crash Data Analysis and Safety Countermeasures

Pour-Rouholamin, Mahdi (2016-07-25)

Wrong-way driving (WWD) on controlled-access highways has been a consistent issue since the introduction of Interstate systems in the 1950s. Despite all the efforts to overcome the issue, there is still much to learn. This ...