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Hill, Corey A.
Lane Changing on Freeways.
Degree: M.E., Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2012, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044750
► Lane changing models are a significant component of microscopic traffic simulation. Understanding the details of this fundamental maneuver is important for accurate modeling in simulation.…
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▼ Lane changing models are a significant component of microscopic traffic simulation. Understanding the details of this fundamental maneuver is important for accurate modeling in simulation. Therefore, lane changing has received much attention. Many studies have focused on the details of the lane change maneuver from external observation based data without regard for the type of driver performing the maneuver. In this thesis, the physical details of freeway lane changing have been related to the type of driver performing the maneuver. 46 research participants drove an instrumented vehicle and performed a combined total of 726 freeway lane changes. A cluster analysis was performed to categorize each research participant into one of four groups ranging from conservative to aggressive. Then an analysis was done to determine any trends that existed between the different driver types and their lane changing characteristics, specifically lane change duration and gap acceptance characteristics. It was found that, in general, more conservative drivers have greater lane change durations than aggressive drivers. The gap acceptance comparison among driver types did not yield any conclusive trend. In addition, distributions were fitted to lane change duration and gap acceptance histograms. Also, hypothesis testing was used to determine if significant differences occur for lane change durations and accepted gap sizes for different lane change types and congestion conditions. The results of this thesis suggest that driver types do have a significant role in the details of freeway lane changing. Therefore, this relationship should not be disregarded when developing lane changing models. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee chair), Washburn, Scott S (committee member), Yin, Yafeng (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Aircraft maneuvers; Cluster analysis; Gap acceptance; Histograms; Modeling; Observational research; Sample size; Simulations; Speed; Standard deviation; cluster – congested – discretionary – lane-changing – mandatory – uncongested; City of Orlando ( local )
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Hill, C. A. (2012). Lane Changing on Freeways. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044750
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hill, Corey A. “Lane Changing on Freeways.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044750.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hill, Corey A. “Lane Changing on Freeways.” 2012. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Hill CA. Lane Changing on Freeways. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044750.
Council of Science Editors:
Hill CA. Lane Changing on Freeways. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2012. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044750

University of Florida
2.
Mamun, Md Shahid.
Impact Analysis of Site Development and Mileage Fee.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2012, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044466
► This dissertation focuses on two types of impact studies: one is related to site developments; the other examines the socioeconomic effects of mileage fees. More…
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▼ This dissertation focuses on two types of impact studies: one is related to site developments; the other examines the socioeconomic effects of mileage fees. More specifically, in the first part, the link distribution percentage and special generator methods for performing traffic impact analysis are compared and enhanced; and in the second part, the impacts of adopting a mileage fee in
Florida are assessed. In
Florida, both the link distribution percentage and special generator methods are used to conduct traffic impact analysis. However, there is no systematic research to show whether these two methods produce similar results or if one outperforms the other. This dissertation describes an empirical study that compares these two methods. Based on the study, these two methods are observed to produce fairly consistent estimates of traffic impacts caused by the chosen hypothetical scenarios. As the link distribution percentage approach is easier to implement,this dissertation recommends this less cumbersome approach. However, both of the above mentioned approaches estimate development trips on each link from the path flow or origin-destination (O-D) specific link flow distribution. Since these two flow distributions may not be uniquely determined, an open question remains regarding the selection of a particular flow distribution as the basis for traffic impact studies. This dissertation suggests using the mean of all the path or O-D specific user equilibrium solutions as the basis for traffic impact studies. The second part of the dissertation examines the impacts of implementing mileage fees in
Florida. Four different mileage fee structures are tested. The result shows that the distributional impacts of the revenue-neutral fee are negligible. However, flat fees are found to be regressive at higher rates. In contrast, step fee, a two-level tariff structure is found to be less regressive. Fees based on vehicle fuel efficiency and vehicle type are found to be environmentally friendly, but areas regressive as flat fees. This dissertation suggests that a complex mileage fee structure is needed to balance the spatial distribution of the impacts,reduce the regressive nature of the fee, generate sufficient revenue, protect the environment, and achieve other objectives simultaneously. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Yin, Yafeng (committee chair), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee member), Washburn, Scott S (committee member), Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee member), Lawphongpanich, Siriphong (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Business revenue; Consumer surplus; Entropy; Fees; Flow distribution; Fuel efficiency; Social welfare; Taxes; Transportation; Vehicles; average – distribution – fees – generator – link – meue – mileage – nonuniqueness – solution – special – tia – vmt; Town of Suwannee ( local )
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Mamun, M. S. (2012). Impact Analysis of Site Development and Mileage Fee. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044466
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mamun, Md Shahid. “Impact Analysis of Site Development and Mileage Fee.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044466.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mamun, Md Shahid. “Impact Analysis of Site Development and Mileage Fee.” 2012. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Mamun MS. Impact Analysis of Site Development and Mileage Fee. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044466.
Council of Science Editors:
Mamun MS. Impact Analysis of Site Development and Mileage Fee. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2012. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044466

University of Florida
3.
Li, Jing.
Two-Lane Highway Simulation and Analysis.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2012, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044109
► With the rapid growth of urban areas and the corresponding traffic demands, rural areas are experiencing significant growth as well. This growth is now resulting…
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▼ With the rapid growth of urban areas and the corresponding traffic demands, rural areas are experiencing significant growth as well. This growth is now resulting in congestion on facilities that did not have any before. One area that is becoming a concern, particularly in
Florida, is rural areas transitioning into more developed areas. Access to these areas is usually by two-lane highways, and sometimes, there may be an occasional traffic signal within such facilities. Appropriate analysis tools are very important for researchers to evaluate the operations on complex two-lane highways. However, the current state-of-the-art two-lane highway simulation tool, TWOPAS, is not capable of modeling signalized intersections within a two-lane highway facility. Meanwhile, the two-lane highway analysis procedure in the current Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) does not account for interruptions to the flow, such as from signals. To further investigate the traffic operation within these areas, a simulation tool and a facility-level analysis methodology are desired. In this study, two-lane highway modeling capability is incorporated into CORSIM by making the necessary additions and modifications to the existing CORSIM software code base. The primary issues addressed here are modeling passing maneuvers in an oncoming lane or a passing-lane section. Preliminary testing in this part showed that the results produced by the developed two-lane highway modeling logic are reasonably consistent with expected traffic flow theory and field observations discussed in the literature. Based on the new modeling capability, an analytical methodology for analyzing two-lane highway facilities with various features was developed based upon the previous study done by Yu and Washburn (2009). Specifically, the vehicular data generated by CORSIM was used to distinguish the influence area of a signalized intersection from basic two-lane highway segments to accomplish facility segmentation. A two-lane highway facility combined with signalized intersections can then be evaluated based on the aggregate service measure(s) over different types of segments. The service measure percent delay was examined and verified for its efficacy in assessing the operations on complex two-lane highway facilities, especially the ones with signalized intersections. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Washburn, Scott S (committee chair), Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee member), Yin, Yafeng (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee member), Steiner, Ruth L (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Aircraft maneuvers; Flow velocity; Left turns; Modeling; Signalized intersections; Signals; Simulations; Speed; Two lane highways; Vehicles; analytical – highway – methodology – simulation – two-lane
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Li, J. (2012). Two-Lane Highway Simulation and Analysis. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044109
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Li, Jing. “Two-Lane Highway Simulation and Analysis.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044109.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Li, Jing. “Two-Lane Highway Simulation and Analysis.” 2012. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Li J. Two-Lane Highway Simulation and Analysis. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044109.
Council of Science Editors:
Li J. Two-Lane Highway Simulation and Analysis. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2012. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044109

University of Florida
4.
Dhakar, Nagendra S.
Route Choice Modeling Using GPS Data.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2012, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044933
► The advent of GPS-based travel surveys offers an opportunity to develop empirically-rich route-choice models. However, the GPS traces must first be mapped to the roadway…
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▼ The advent of GPS-based travel surveys offers an opportunity to develop empirically-rich route-choice models. However, the GPS traces must first be mapped to the roadway network, map-matching, to identify the network-links actually traversed. In the study, two enhanced map-matching algorithms are implemented and compared for their operational performance using data from a large-scale GPS survey. Once the traversed path is determined, the next step is to determine the other options (routes), choice set generation, that were available to the traveler for making the trip. For this, the enhanced version of the Breadth First Search Link Elimination (BFS-LE) algorithm is implemented. The data assembled from the two steps, map-matching and choice set generation, are then used for developing route choice. The original Path Size Logit (PSL) model is used for developing models for route choice. The PSL models are estimated for three different choice set sizes (15 alternatives, 10 alternatives, and 5 alternatives). The utility functions are expressed in terms of route attributes (time, longest leg time, distance, number of intersections,left turns, right turns, time by facility type, and circuity), trip characteristics (home-based/ non-home-based, weekday/weekend, and peak/off-peak) and traveler’s demographics (gender, age, employment, and household income). The estimation results indicate expected effects. Specifically, free-flow travel time, left turns, right turns, intersections, and circuity are found negatively associated with the attractiveness of a route. Also, the travel time on local roads was found to be a positive factor in choosing a route. A positive sign on the path size attribute indicates that the route with less similarity with the alternatives is more likely to be chosen. Further, travelers indicated less sensitivity to the travel time during peak period, thus suggesting a congestion effect. Trips going to home were the least sensitive to the travel time and right turns than the other trips. While determining a route, males cared less about the intersections, proportion of time on local roads and circuity than females. Further, sensitivity to intersections in a route decreased with age.Compared to home-based trips, non-home-based trips were less sensitive to intersections and time on local roads. Across different choice set sizes, the effects were more or less similar except that some effects became insignificant. In terms of the predictive quality, when the shortest time path was very close to the chosen route, the probabilistic methods produced routes with lower overlaps. However,the overlaps were still reasonably high. For the other cases, the probabilistic methods predicted better overlaps than the deterministic method. Further, on average, there was a probability of 50% that the predicted route will outperform the shortest time path. We envision this study as an important contribution towards the development of empirically rich route choice models. With increasing numbers of GPS surveys and benefits of…
Advisors/Committee Members: Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee chair), Yin, Yafeng (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee member), Washburn, Scott S (committee member), Bejleri, Ilir (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Genetic mapping; Global positioning systems; Modeling; Observed choices; Roads; Route choice; Transportation; Travel; Travel time; Travelers; bfs-le – choice – forecasting – gis – gps – map-matching – modeling – psl – route
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Dhakar, N. S. (2012). Route Choice Modeling Using GPS Data. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044933
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dhakar, Nagendra S. “Route Choice Modeling Using GPS Data.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044933.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dhakar, Nagendra S. “Route Choice Modeling Using GPS Data.” 2012. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Dhakar NS. Route Choice Modeling Using GPS Data. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044933.
Council of Science Editors:
Dhakar NS. Route Choice Modeling Using GPS Data. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2012. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044933

University of Florida
5.
Lim, Kwangkyun.
Intra-Household Interactions in Social-Recreational Activities and Travel.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2012, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044974
► This research explains interactions among household membersduring daily activity- and travel-related decision-making process with focus onsocial-recreational activities. Withinthe broad spectrum of modeling social-recreational activities and…
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▼ This research explains interactions among household membersduring daily activity- and travel-related decision-making process with focus onsocial-recreational activities. Withinthe broad spectrum of modeling social-recreational activities and travel, thisstudy focuses on three major aspects: Modeling the Generation ofSocial-Recreational Patterns, Modeling the Choice of Household Vehicle for Social-RecreationalTours, and Modeling the Choice of Time of Day for Joint Social-RecreationalTours. This study uses data from the 2009 National Household Travel Surveyconducted in the United States for the estimation of all models. The empiricalscope of this work is largely restricted to the analysis of the behavior ofcouple households (two-adults comprising a male-female couple with or withoutchildren). In the context of the generation of social-recreationalactivity patterns, interpersonal interactions within a household are largely inthe form of trade-offs between solo and joint activity participation decisions.This research compares fourmethods, depending on different decision-making units, that are capable ofcapturing such interactions between household heads: multinomial logit models,multilinear logit models, parallel choice constrained logit models, andtri-variate binary probit models. We compared the models in terms of predictiveabilities and sensitivities to specific explanatory factors. The next aspect of the research is the modeling of household vehicle choice. Two modelcomponents are developed that can be applied within any operationalactivity-based modeling framework. One allocates each vehicle to a primarydriver in the household (long-term, household-level model). The second modelallocates a vehicle for the joint tours (short-term, tour-level model). Both modelswere estimated using the unlabeled binary-logit approach. This study is furtherlimited to households with two-cars. The final component of this research is on the choice of time-of-day for joint tours. Jointtravel requires the temporal synchronization of travel of all members of thetravel party. This study describes how the time constraints of multiple personscan be effectively accommodated into determining the choice set and,subsequently, the choice of timing of joint tours. In this study, an alternatetwo-step approach is proposed. The first model predicts the time-window chosenfor pursuing the joint discretionary tour and the second model locates the tourwithin the time window by determining the start- and end-times of the toursimultaneously on a continuous scale. Overallthis researchcontributes to understanding of the social-recreational activity-travelpatterns and presents methods to effectively represent these choices within aconventional activity-based modeling framework. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee chair), Yin, Yafeng (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee member), Washburn, Scott S (committee member), Steiner, Ruth L (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Economic models; Modeling; Predictive modeling; Social interaction; Statistical models; Time windows; Tours; Travel; Vehicles; Women; activity-based – interaction – intra-household
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Lim, K. (2012). Intra-Household Interactions in Social-Recreational Activities and Travel. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044974
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lim, Kwangkyun. “Intra-Household Interactions in Social-Recreational Activities and Travel.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044974.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lim, Kwangkyun. “Intra-Household Interactions in Social-Recreational Activities and Travel.” 2012. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Lim K. Intra-Household Interactions in Social-Recreational Activities and Travel. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044974.
Council of Science Editors:
Lim K. Intra-Household Interactions in Social-Recreational Activities and Travel. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2012. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044974

University of Florida
6.
Carrick, Grady Thomas.
The Impacts of Police Traffic Stops on Freeway Operations and Capacity.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2012, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044040
► Some causes of non-recurring road congestion, like work zone activities, weather, traffic crashes, and vehicle disablements are well researched and quantifiable. Police traffic stops occur…
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▼ Some causes of non-recurring road congestion, like work zone activities, weather, traffic crashes, and vehicle disablements are well researched and quantifiable. Police traffic stops occur more frequently than crashes and vehicle disablements combined, though their impact on roadway capacity and operation has not been studied.
Advisors/Committee Members: Washburn, Scott S (committee chair), Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee member), Yin, Yafeng (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee member), Bejleri, Ilir (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Free flow speeds; Freeways; Highway traffic; Motor vehicle traffic; Police; Roads; Speed; Traffic congestion; Traffic flow; Transportation; capacity – emergency – enforcement – freeway – lighting – move – police – stop – traffic
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Carrick, G. T. (2012). The Impacts of Police Traffic Stops on Freeway Operations and Capacity. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044040
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Carrick, Grady Thomas. “The Impacts of Police Traffic Stops on Freeway Operations and Capacity.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044040.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Carrick, Grady Thomas. “The Impacts of Police Traffic Stops on Freeway Operations and Capacity.” 2012. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Carrick GT. The Impacts of Police Traffic Stops on Freeway Operations and Capacity. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044040.
Council of Science Editors:
Carrick GT. The Impacts of Police Traffic Stops on Freeway Operations and Capacity. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2012. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044040

University of Florida
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Osborne, Robin P.
Implementing Toll Plaza Analysis into FREEPLAN.
Degree: M.E., Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2012, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044312
► The planning, design, construction and maintenance of roadways is an extremely expensive process. As funds become more and more difficult to obtain via conventional methods,…
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▼ The planning, design, construction and maintenance of roadways is an extremely expensive process. As funds become more and more difficult to obtain via conventional methods, tolling has become a popular way to pay for new roads. The money is collected by charging a fee for each vehicle that uses the road. However, facilitating roadway users with an efficient method by which to pay the toll is important so that traffic operations are not disrupted significantly. The necessary research and analysis of toll road operations has not kept pace with the growing number of toll plazas being constructed across the country.
Advisors/Committee Members: Washburn, Scott S (committee chair), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee member), Steiner, Ruth L (committee member), Sampson, William M (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: City squares; Free flow speeds; Manuals; Motor vehicle traffic; Service time; Simulations; Speed; Toll plazas; Tolls; Trucks; freeplan – plaza – toll; City of Orlando ( local )
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Osborne, R. P. (2012). Implementing Toll Plaza Analysis into FREEPLAN. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044312
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Osborne, Robin P. “Implementing Toll Plaza Analysis into FREEPLAN.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044312.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Osborne, Robin P. “Implementing Toll Plaza Analysis into FREEPLAN.” 2012. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Osborne RP. Implementing Toll Plaza Analysis into FREEPLAN. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044312.
Council of Science Editors:
Osborne RP. Implementing Toll Plaza Analysis into FREEPLAN. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2012. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0044312

University of Florida
8.
Elias, Aaron.
Roundabout Modeling in CORSIM.
Degree: M.E., Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2009, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0025029
► Roundabout construction in the United States is on the rise and traffic engineers need a good micro-simulation program to determine a roundabout?s impact on a…
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▼ Roundabout construction in the United States is on the rise and traffic engineers need a good micro-simulation program to determine a roundabout?s impact on a transportation network. CORSIM is one of the most widely used micro-simulator in the United States, but its ability to accurately replicate roundabout operations is not well documented. This research compares field data from two study roundabouts to their simulation within CORSIM. This comparison showed that a roundabout can be modeled in CORSIM by making relatively few changes to CORSIM?s default values (such as gap acceptance), but the accuracy of the results varies by analysis period and roundabout approach. Based on the work completed in this research, recommendations for enhancing the software are made. Finally an interim guide to roundabout implementation within CORSIM is presented for use until the recommended changes to the software can be completed. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee chair), Sampson, William M. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Gap acceptance; Headway; Modeling; Motor vehicle traffic; Orchards; Port traffic; Roundabouts; Simulations; Software; Traffic delay; corsim, modeling, roundabout, roundabouts, tsis
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Elias, A. (2009). Roundabout Modeling in CORSIM. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0025029
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Elias, Aaron. “Roundabout Modeling in CORSIM.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0025029.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Elias, Aaron. “Roundabout Modeling in CORSIM.” 2009. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Elias A. Roundabout Modeling in CORSIM. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0025029.
Council of Science Editors:
Elias A. Roundabout Modeling in CORSIM. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0025029

University of Florida
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Modi, Vipul.
Comparison of Freeway Capacity Estimation Methods.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2009, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0025105
► The capacity of a freeway segment is a critical factor for the assessment of the traffic flow operations on freeway facilities. The Highway Capacity Manual…
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▼ The capacity of a freeway segment is a critical factor for the assessment of the traffic flow operations on freeway facilities. The Highway Capacity Manual HCM (2000) is considered to be one of the authoritative sources on capacity values for a variety of roadway types in the U.S. It provides a single set of capacity values for basic freeway segments as a function of free-flow speed. These values are considered to be reasonably representative values for freeways located throughout the U.S., but it is recognized that lower or higher values may be more appropriate in any given location. However, the HCM does not provide any guidance on how its recommended values can be adjusted to reflect significant differences in capacity due to local conditions, nor how to directly measure or estimate capacity values. The objective of this research was to investigate various methods that can be used to arrive at an estimate of freeway capacity values, and to recommend one of these methods to the FDOT for use in developing their own estimates of capacity for
Florida freeways. Three methods were investigated: one that fits a mathematical function to plotted speed-flow data points, from which the apex of the function is taken as capacity; one that estimates a breakdown probability distribution based on flow rates preceding breakdown events, from which capacity can be taken to correspond to a certain percentile value of the breakdown probability distribution; and one that uses a simple average of a specified percentage of the highest flow rates observed at a site. Based on the various advantages and disadvantages of each of the methods, the following was concluded. The method based on identifying breakdown events is most suitable for the determination of capacity at a site where a detailed operational analysis is desired. For example, at sites where different operational treatments (e.g., ramp metering) are going to be tried in an effort to improve operations and an estimate of capacity that is as accurate as possible is desired. The method based on fitting a mathematical function to speed-flow data is not as suitable as the previous method for detailed evaluations of operational treatments, but is still appropriate for the determination of general capacity estimates. The average maximum flow rate capacity estimation method is most suitable for planning and preliminary engineering applications. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Washburn, Scott S. (committee chair), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Analytical estimating; Estimation methods; Flow velocity; Free flow speeds; Freeways; Photographs; Speed; Time series models; Traffic estimation; Trucks; averaging, basic, capacity, freeway, stochastic, vam; City of Jacksonville ( local )
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Modi, V. (2009). Comparison of Freeway Capacity Estimation Methods. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0025105
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Modi, Vipul. “Comparison of Freeway Capacity Estimation Methods.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0025105.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Modi, Vipul. “Comparison of Freeway Capacity Estimation Methods.” 2009. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Modi V. Comparison of Freeway Capacity Estimation Methods. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0025105.
Council of Science Editors:
Modi V. Comparison of Freeway Capacity Estimation Methods. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0025105

University of Florida
10.
Yennamanni, Ramakrishna.
Estimating Freeway Travel Time as a Function of Demand Using Simulation.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2008, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0022782
► This study tries to model the freeway travel time. Specifically, this study contributes to the literature by developing models that are easy to use, make…
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▼ This study tries to model the freeway travel time. Specifically, this study contributes to the literature by developing models that are easy to use, make accurate predictions, and represent field conditions better. Moreover, the models developed in this study are applicable to all the freeway segment types and thus are more versatile that the existing models, which does not distinguish the different types of freeway segments. The models developed as part of this thesis can be quickly applied to study freeway corridors under several situations, which include freeway construction work-zones, traffic incidents, and lane drops. These models can be used to estimate freeway travel time easily, quickly compared to a full-scale simulation of the corridor. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee chair), Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee member), Yin, Yafeng (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Analytical models; Demand analysis; Downward sloping demand curve; Modeling; Simulations; Speed; Transportation demand; Travel demand; Travel time; Weaving; demand, simulation, travel, volume
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Yennamanni, R. (2008). Estimating Freeway Travel Time as a Function of Demand Using Simulation. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0022782
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Yennamanni, Ramakrishna. “Estimating Freeway Travel Time as a Function of Demand Using Simulation.” 2008. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0022782.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Yennamanni, Ramakrishna. “Estimating Freeway Travel Time as a Function of Demand Using Simulation.” 2008. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Yennamanni R. Estimating Freeway Travel Time as a Function of Demand Using Simulation. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2008. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0022782.
Council of Science Editors:
Yennamanni R. Estimating Freeway Travel Time as a Function of Demand Using Simulation. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2008. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0022782

University of Florida
11.
Martin, Barbara.
Evaluating the Impacts of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Using a Driving Simulator - an Exploratory Study.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2010, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042636
► EVALUATING THE IMPACTS OF ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS USING A DRIVING SIMULATOR - AN EXPLORATORY STUDY There is an increasing number of vehicle technologies being…
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▼ EVALUATING THE IMPACTS OF ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS USING A DRIVING SIMULATOR - AN EXPLORATORY STUDY There is an increasing number of vehicle technologies being developed and deployed during the past few years. Some of these technologies can take control over specific functions of the vehicle, while others provide warnings to assist drivers in a variety of driving tasks. These are called Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and were designed mainly to improve roadway safety and provide comfort to drivers. There is evidence that these systems may be able to result in traffic operational improvements and congestion mitigation, but a limited amount of research has been conducted to assess these potential impacts. This thesis evaluated traffic operations under two types of ADAS in a driving simulator (STISIM Drive) environment. Two systems, which are more likely to affect traffic operations, were evaluated: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Change Assist (LCA). A specific route was created in the driving simulator, which consisted of an arterial section followed by a freeway. This route was driven twice by drivers: first without the systems and secondly using the two ADAS. There were a total of 25 participants. During the test, performance measures such as speed, lane change maneuvers and headway with the front vehicle were collected. The analysis compared the data obtained without the systems to those obtained while the systems were used. Results showed changes in driving behavior due to the systems and a potential positive impact of these technologies in traffic operations. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee chair), Classen, Sherrilene (committee member), Sampson, William M. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Age groups; Aircraft maneuvers; Car following; Headway; Motor vehicle traffic; Questionnaires; Simulations; Speed; Standard deviation; Traffic signs; adaptive, adas, car, changing, control, cruise, driving, following, lane, simulator; City of Indian Rocks Beach ( local )
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Martin, B. (2010). Evaluating the Impacts of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Using a Driving Simulator - an Exploratory Study. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042636
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Martin, Barbara. “Evaluating the Impacts of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Using a Driving Simulator - an Exploratory Study.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042636.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Martin, Barbara. “Evaluating the Impacts of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Using a Driving Simulator - an Exploratory Study.” 2010. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Martin B. Evaluating the Impacts of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Using a Driving Simulator - an Exploratory Study. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042636.
Council of Science Editors:
Martin B. Evaluating the Impacts of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Using a Driving Simulator - an Exploratory Study. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2010. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042636

University of Florida
12.
Michalaka, Dimitra.
Proactive and Robust Dynamic Pricing Strategies for High Occupancy/Toll Lanes.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2009, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024494
► Congestion pricing is to reduce congestion in transportation infrastructure by charging motorists a certain amount of money-known as a toll-for the use of the roads.…
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▼ Congestion pricing is to reduce congestion in transportation infrastructure by charging motorists a certain amount of money-known as a toll-for the use of the roads. Congestion pricing has been promoted by economists and transportation researchers as one of the most efficient means to mitigate traffic congestion because it employs the price mechanism with almost all the advantages of efficiency, universality and clarity. When tolls implemented on highway lanes vary by the time of day, with higher values charged during peak traffic periods, it is called as dynamic tolling. The tolled lanes are High Occupancy/ Toll Lanes (HOT) if the high occupancy vehicles are allowed to use the lanes toll-free. As the literature review indicates, many studies have been conducted to determine optimal dynamic tolls than can be implemented to roads with high congestion levels. However, most of these studies take into consideration idealized and hypothetical situations in order to derive solutions. For instance, the travel demand is assumed to be known as well as motorists' willingness to pay, i.e., how much money they are likely to pay for using the managed facility. In addition, there is not any model that takes into consideration uncertainty of demand or capacity for the determination of the toll values. Therefore, this thesis develops a more robust and proactive approach to determine time-varying tolls for HOT lanes in response to real-time traffic conditions. The toll rates are optimized to provide free-flow conditions to managed lanes while maximizing freeway's throughput. The approach consists of several key components, including demand learning and scenario-based robust toll optimization. Simulation experiments are conducted to validate and demonstrate the proposed approach. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Yin, Yafeng (committee chair), Lawphongpanich, Siriphong (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Demand determinants; High occupancy toll lanes; Motor vehicle traffic; Pricing; Tolls; Traffic congestion; Traffic models; Transportation; Travel costs; Travel time; cell, congestion, demand, dynamic, high, hot, lanes, learning, managed, model, occupancy, optimization, pay, pricing, to, toll, transmission, willingness
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Michalaka, D. (2009). Proactive and Robust Dynamic Pricing Strategies for High Occupancy/Toll Lanes. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024494
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Michalaka, Dimitra. “Proactive and Robust Dynamic Pricing Strategies for High Occupancy/Toll Lanes.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024494.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Michalaka, Dimitra. “Proactive and Robust Dynamic Pricing Strategies for High Occupancy/Toll Lanes.” 2009. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Michalaka D. Proactive and Robust Dynamic Pricing Strategies for High Occupancy/Toll Lanes. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024494.
Council of Science Editors:
Michalaka D. Proactive and Robust Dynamic Pricing Strategies for High Occupancy/Toll Lanes. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024494

University of Florida
13.
Cruz-Casas, Carlos O.
Development of Passenger Car Equivalency Values for Trucks at Signalized Intersections.
Degree: M.E., Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2007, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021137
► Abstract of Thesis Presented to the Graduate School of the University of Florida in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of…
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▼ Abstract of Thesis Presented to the Graduate School of the
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Florida in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Engineering DEVELOPMENT OF PASSENGER CAR EQUIVALENCY VALUES FOR TRUCKS AT SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS By Carlos O. Cruz-Casas August 2007 Chair: Scott S. Washburn Major: Civil Engineering Large trucks have considerably different size and performance characteristics than passenger cars. Consequently, these trucks can have a significant impact on traffic operations. It is therefore essential to properly account for this impact in the traffic operations analysis in order to reflect the operational quality of the roadway as accurately as possible. Signalized intersections are one roadway facility that can be particularly sensitive to the presence of commercial truck traffic. The most common method used for the analysis of signalized intersections is contained in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). In this method, the base saturation flow rate of the signalized intersection is defined in units of passenger cars per hour green per lane (pc/hg/ln). To account for the presence of large trucks in the traffic stream, the HCM includes a Passenger Car Equivalency (PCE) value. In the current edition of the HCM, a PCE value of 2.0 is applied for all large trucks, with no distinction between different sizes of trucks. Some transportation professionals have questioned the validity of this PCE value recommended by the HCM. They are concerned that the impact of trucks at signalized intersections is being under-estimated. If this is the case, then capacity is being over-estimated and intersections are not being adequately designed. The primary objective of this research was to determine appropriate truck PCE values to apply for signalized intersection analysis. These PCE values were classified by three different categories of truck sizes and performances. Additionally, a general PCE value with only one truck category was developed for planning purposes and/or a less detailed analysis. The development of the PCE values was based on the relative headway concept, as defined in the HCM. The results of this study are based primarily on data generated from a custom simulation program. However, a considerable amount of field data was collected for the purpose of simulation calibration. The PCE values determined from this study are 1.8, 2.2, and 2.8 for small trucks, medium trucks, and large trucks, respectively. Additionally, an equation was developed to calculate start-up lost time that accounts for the impact of trucks at the front of the queue, as opposed to the standard 2.0 seconds recommended by the HCM. Furthermore, based on the field data collected, it was found that the base saturation flow rate value of 1900 pc/hg/ln recommended by the HCM appears to be quite optimistic. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Washburn, Scott S. (committee chair), Yin, Yafeng (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Data collection; Headway; Modeling; Motor vehicle traffic; Railroad passenger cars; Simulations; Speed; Start up firms; Statistical models; Trucks; pce
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Cruz-Casas, C. O. (2007). Development of Passenger Car Equivalency Values for Trucks at Signalized Intersections. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021137
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Cruz-Casas, Carlos O. “Development of Passenger Car Equivalency Values for Trucks at Signalized Intersections.” 2007. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021137.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Cruz-Casas, Carlos O. “Development of Passenger Car Equivalency Values for Trucks at Signalized Intersections.” 2007. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Cruz-Casas CO. Development of Passenger Car Equivalency Values for Trucks at Signalized Intersections. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2007. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021137.
Council of Science Editors:
Cruz-Casas CO. Development of Passenger Car Equivalency Values for Trucks at Signalized Intersections. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2007. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021137

University of Florida
14.
Yathindra, Karun.
Exploratory Analysis of Children's Travel Patterns Using Time-Use and Trip-Based Surveys.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2009, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024667
► Policy makers in the fields of transportation engineering and urban planning are becoming increasingly interested in understanding the activity-travel patterns of children so as to…
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▼ Policy makers in the fields of transportation engineering and urban planning are becoming increasingly interested in understanding the activity-travel patterns of children so as to accurately assess the impacts of land-use and transportation policy actions on the transportation system (congestion) and on improving children's health (especially the problem of childhood obesity). In this context, the objective of this study is to conduct a detailed exploratory analysis of children's activity-travel patterns using two national-level surveys; the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) and the Child Development Supplement of the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID-CDS). The former (NHTS) is a travel survey designed for primarily to provide the data for supporting travel-demand forecasting and the latter (PSID-CDS) is a time-use survey designed primarily to provide data on children's time use and health to support public-health policy making. Thus, this research attempts to construct and compare descriptors of children's travel patterns using two surveys designed for different purposes. The empirical focus is on non-driving children (age 0-14 years). The analyses are conducted for both weekday and weekend travel. Within weekday travel, the school-going children are distinguished from non school-going children (the latter category has received relatively little focus in the literature thus far). The travel patterns are described in terms of the characteristics of each of the tours (mode, companion type, time of the day, duration, and number of stops) and the characteristics of each of the stops (duration, location, and activity type) undertaken. This approach is directly useful for activity-based modeling as the focus of such models is on predicting the number and nature of the tours and stops undertaken by travelers. Finally, statistical models are developed to describe the impacts of demographics, location- and temporal- characteristics on the travel-generation decisions of children. Insights from the exploratory analyses presented here will be valuable in the development of advanced modeling systems to forecast the activity-travel patterns of children. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee chair), Steiner, Ruth L. (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Child psychology; Children; Datasets; Furniture tables; Homes; Modeling; Statistical models; Tours; Travel; Travel patterns; activity, analysis, children, exploratory, surveys, travel
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Yathindra, Karun. “Exploratory Analysis of Children's Travel Patterns Using Time-Use and Trip-Based Surveys.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024667.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Yathindra, Karun. “Exploratory Analysis of Children's Travel Patterns Using Time-Use and Trip-Based Surveys.” 2009. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Yathindra K. Exploratory Analysis of Children's Travel Patterns Using Time-Use and Trip-Based Surveys. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024667.
Council of Science Editors:
Yathindra K. Exploratory Analysis of Children's Travel Patterns Using Time-Use and Trip-Based Surveys. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024667

University of Florida
15.
Abi-Nader, Guy.
Erection Stresses In Reinforced Concrete Tilt-Up Wall Panels.
Degree: PhD, Design, Construction, and Planning Doctorate - Design, Construction, and Planning, 2009, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024991
► In tilt-up construction, prior to lifting a panel, it is required that compressive and flexural testing should be performed on samples retained in the field…
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▼ In tilt-up construction, prior to lifting a panel, it is required that compressive and flexural testing should be performed on samples retained in the field to validate that the panel has attained the required strength. In reality, usually, only compressive tests are performed and flexural strengths are calculated using one of the many available correlation formulas. In this study, the maturity method, a non-destructive method of determining the strength of concrete at early age, was evaluated. The use of the maturity method was found to be an effective tool to predict the compressive and flexural strengths of in-place concrete at time of lifting. Furthermore, correlation curves and formulas were developed relating the compressive, flexural and splitting tensile strength of concrete. These curves were generated for three different mix-designs used currently in the tilt-up concrete industry. The correlation curves showed that each mix design has its own correlation formulas. The use of pre-existing formulas might under or over-estimate the strength of concrete. Moreover, a small scale tilt-up panel was instrumented with surface mount strain gages in order to determine the stresses of the panel during lifting. The panel dimensions were also sent to four different tilt-up design companies. The anticipated stresses were predicted using their in-house software. Preliminary hand calculations based on statistical analysis were also performed in order to find the stresses. The data collected from the instrumented panel, software predictions and preliminary static calculations were compared. The results showed a variation in stresses calculated by different tilt-up design companies using their software as well as some differences between the measured stress values obtained from the instrumented panel and the calculated values. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Muszynski, Larry C. (committee chair), Minchin, Robert E. (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Cements; Compressive strength; Concretes; Cylinders; Flexural strength; Loggers; Maturity tests; Physical maturity; Software; Tensile strength; compression, concrete, flexural, flexure, maturity, strain, strength, stress, tensile, tilt, up
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Abi-Nader, G. (2009). Erection Stresses In Reinforced Concrete Tilt-Up Wall Panels. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024991
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Abi-Nader, Guy. “Erection Stresses In Reinforced Concrete Tilt-Up Wall Panels.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024991.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Abi-Nader, Guy. “Erection Stresses In Reinforced Concrete Tilt-Up Wall Panels.” 2009. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Abi-Nader G. Erection Stresses In Reinforced Concrete Tilt-Up Wall Panels. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024991.
Council of Science Editors:
Abi-Nader G. Erection Stresses In Reinforced Concrete Tilt-Up Wall Panels. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2009. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024991

University of Florida
16.
Osei-Asamoah, Abigail.
Impact of Left Turn Spillover on Through Movement Discharge at Signalized Intersections.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2009, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024165
► Signalized intersections are arguably the most critical components of an arterial. One of the major factors that affect the capacity of a signalized intersection is…
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▼ Signalized intersections are arguably the most critical components of an arterial. One of the major factors that affect the capacity of a signalized intersection is the presence of left turning vehicles. Intersections that allow left turns usually have a left turn bay to accommodate a certain amount of queuing. However, it is common to see the storage of a left turn bay at a busy intersection exceeded during the peak periods. When this happens, the left turning vehicles will spill over into the adjacent through lane and potentially reduce the discharge rate of through vehicles. The current Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) analysis procedure for signalized intersection operations does not explicitly account for left turn bay spillover; thus, the assumption is that the through movement is unimpeded during the green phase of the through movement. For situations where left turn spillover is prevalent, this can lead to overly optimistic estimates of signal delay for the through movement. This study developed predictive models for through movement discharge that consider the effects of left turn traffic, phasing, and geometry, in addition to the through movement characteristics. Therefore, potential left turn spillover conditions are explicitly accounted for in the developed models. Simulation was used to generate the data on which the model development was based. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Washburn, Scott S. (committee chair), Yin, Yafeng (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Experiment design; Flow velocity; Left turn lanes; Left turns; Mathematical variables; Modeling; Parametric models; Signalized intersections; Signals; Simulations; capacity, discharge, left, rates, signalized, simulation, spillover, through, turn
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Osei-Asamoah, A. (2009). Impact of Left Turn Spillover on Through Movement Discharge at Signalized Intersections. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024165
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Osei-Asamoah, Abigail. “Impact of Left Turn Spillover on Through Movement Discharge at Signalized Intersections.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024165.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Osei-Asamoah, Abigail. “Impact of Left Turn Spillover on Through Movement Discharge at Signalized Intersections.” 2009. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Osei-Asamoah A. Impact of Left Turn Spillover on Through Movement Discharge at Signalized Intersections. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024165.
Council of Science Editors:
Osei-Asamoah A. Impact of Left Turn Spillover on Through Movement Discharge at Signalized Intersections. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024165

University of Florida
17.
Hiles, Thomas.
Analysis of Two-Lane Roadway Lane Closure Operations under Flagging Control.
Degree: M.E., Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2008, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021820
► With an aging roadway infrastructure and continual urban development, construction work zones are a common fixture on our roadway system. Work zone delays have a…
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▼ With an aging roadway infrastructure and continual urban development, construction work zones are a common fixture on our roadway system. Work zone delays have a negative effect on not only the transportation network, but also on the national economy as well. While there have been a number of studies conducted on roadway work zone operations, very few of them have focused on two-lane roadway work zones, where one lane is closed and traffic flow must alternate on one lane. These types of work zones usually rely on the use of flagging personnel to alternate the flow of traffic on the single open lane. Thus, the analysis of this type of work zone is quite different from that of multilane roadways. While a couple of analysis methods do exist for this type of work zone, there is no commonly accepted or nationally adopted method. The
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) developed their own method, which is included in their Plans Preparation Manual (PPM). This method is fairly simple and considers a limited number of factors. Consequently, there is a very limited range of field conditions for which this method will yield reasonably accurate results. Furthermore, the only output from method is work zone capacity. The objective of this project was to develop an analysis procedure for two-lane roadway work zones (with a lane closure) that was more robust, both in terms of inputs and outputs, than the FDOT's current PPM method. The FDOT also had the requirement that this new procedure still be easy to use. A custom microscopic simulation program was developed to generate the data used in the development of the models contained in the new analysis procedure. Specifically, models were developed to estimate saturation flow rate/capacity, queue delay, and queue length. The analysis procedure also employs calculation elements consistent with the analysis of signalized intersections. The analysis procedure has been implemented into an easy to use spreadsheet format. This procedure is much more robust than the current PPM procedure, and the results match well with the simulation data. For situations that are not handled by the analytical procedure, such as oversaturated conditions, the simulation program can be used instead. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Washburn, Scott S. (committee chair), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member), Heaslip, Kevin (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Flow velocity; Headway; Modeling; Motor vehicle traffic; Roads; Simulations; Speed; Traffic delay; Traffic estimation; Vehicles; closure, flagging, flagsim, lane, microscopic, simulation, two, work, zone
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Hiles, T. (2008). Analysis of Two-Lane Roadway Lane Closure Operations under Flagging Control. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021820
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hiles, Thomas. “Analysis of Two-Lane Roadway Lane Closure Operations under Flagging Control.” 2008. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021820.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hiles, Thomas. “Analysis of Two-Lane Roadway Lane Closure Operations under Flagging Control.” 2008. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Hiles T. Analysis of Two-Lane Roadway Lane Closure Operations under Flagging Control. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2008. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021820.
Council of Science Editors:
Hiles T. Analysis of Two-Lane Roadway Lane Closure Operations under Flagging Control. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2008. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021820

University of Florida
18.
Buckholz, Jeffrey W.
Real-Time Estimation of Delay at Signalized Intersections.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2007, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021660
► To evaluate improvements at signalized intersections it is important to know the resulting change in vehicular delay. However, it is difficult to collect delay data…
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▼ To evaluate improvements at signalized intersections it is important to know the resulting change in vehicular delay. However, it is difficult to collect delay data during over-saturated conditions even though this is when knowledge of delay levels is critical. Extensive peak hour queuing thwarts our ability to collect key data, such as arrivals at the back of queue. This incomplete information makes it impossible to calculate the resulting delay. The research presents a real-time procedure for estimating delay during over-saturated conditions with limited information. The procedure utilizes a series of adjustments to the measured arrival rate entering the field of view to estimate the true arrival rate at the back of the queue. An advantage of the procedure is that estimated queues and associated delay are calculated on a second-by-second basis in real time. A disadvantage is that no theoretical relationship exists between the measured arrival rate and the real arrival rate. Fortunately, it is possible to calculate a set of theoretical upper and lower bounds on the solution space by using historical minimum peak hour factors. The theoretical bounds take the form of cumulative arrival curves. Delay is obtained through consideration of the area between these arrival curves and the associated departure curve. Trajectory analysis during over-saturated conditions is used to reconcile the difference between stopped delay and the area between the curves. This research also demonstrates that the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) definition of an initial (residual) queue is incorrect. To identify the true residual queue, the situation must be evaluated at the end of the red interval and thruput during the subsequent green interval must be deducted. Failure to do so leads to overestimation of both the initial queue and the corresponding delay. Another finding is that the random component of the HCM?s incremental delay term incorrectly contributes to delay during over-saturated periods preceded by an initial queue. A remedial modification to the d2 term is proposed. Finally, it is demonstrated that the HCM?s period-based queue accumulation procedure has drawbacks that can produce substantial errors in delay during over-saturated conditions. A remedial cycle-based counting technique is proposed. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Courage, Ken G. (committee chair), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member), Randles, Ronald H. (committee member), Bullock, Darcy (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Acceleration; Field of view; Flow velocity; Headway; Motor vehicle traffic; Propagation delay; Signals; Speed; Traffic delay; Vehicles; delay, intersection, signal, signalized, traffic; City of Pahokee ( local )
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Buckholz, J. W. (2007). Real-Time Estimation of Delay at Signalized Intersections. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021660
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Buckholz, Jeffrey W. “Real-Time Estimation of Delay at Signalized Intersections.” 2007. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021660.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Buckholz, Jeffrey W. “Real-Time Estimation of Delay at Signalized Intersections.” 2007. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Buckholz JW. Real-Time Estimation of Delay at Signalized Intersections. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2007. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021660.
Council of Science Editors:
Buckholz JW. Real-Time Estimation of Delay at Signalized Intersections. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2007. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0021660

University of Florida
19.
Lee, Seok.
Exploiting the Operational and Research Potential of Archived Transportation Management Data.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2009, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0041179
► This dissertation focuses on the challenges involved in the development of a central data warehouse that archives data from transportation management centers in Florida and…
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▼ This dissertation focuses on the challenges involved in the development of a central data warehouse that archives data from transportation management centers in
Florida and on the use of the archived data for operational and research purposes. The first challenge was the development of a system to meet requirements set forth by its stakeholders. The components of the system are described in this document. The next challenge was to ensure that the system performs useful functions. This challenge was addressed by applying the principles of traffic flow theory to the analysis of archived data to reconstruct the operation of a facility in terms of performance measures, several of which are described and demonstrated using actual archived data. It was demonstrated that the archive data characteristics are consistent with the principles of traffic flow theory. Relationships between the macroscopic descriptors of traffic flow produced good agreement with those found in the literature, and with the empirical data presented in the Highway Capacity Manual. Specific examples are provided for traffic count extraction, travel time reliability reporting, incident analysis and the analysis of managed lanes. Additional quality control tests based on station and system level analysis were developed to supplement the set of individual lane detector tests found in the literature. The project described in this dissertation has created the Statewide Traffic Engineering Warehouse for Archived Regional Data (STEWARD), which provides an important resource for a wide variety of traffic data users in
Florida, including both practitioners and researchers. The web site described in this dissertation provides the capability to download several reports summarized over a range of temporal and spatial requirements. The data can serve a variety of operational, administrative and research purposes. ( en )
Advisors/Committee Members: Yin, Yafeng (committee chair), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member), Washburn, Scott S. (committee member), Steiner, Ruth L. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Archives; Average speed; Databases; Flow velocity; Mile markers; Speed; Traffic data; Travel time; Vehicles; Zero; florida, steward; City of Jacksonville ( local )
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Lee, S. (2009). Exploiting the Operational and Research Potential of Archived Transportation Management Data. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0041179
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lee, Seok. “Exploiting the Operational and Research Potential of Archived Transportation Management Data.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0041179.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lee, Seok. “Exploiting the Operational and Research Potential of Archived Transportation Management Data.” 2009. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Lee S. Exploiting the Operational and Research Potential of Archived Transportation Management Data. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0041179.
Council of Science Editors:
Lee S. Exploiting the Operational and Research Potential of Archived Transportation Management Data. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2009. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0041179

University of Florida
20.
Kulshrestha, Ashish.
Transit-Based Evacuation Planning Under Demand Uncertainty.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2011, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043702
► Evacuation planning has drawn a significant amount of attention over the past several decades. Previous studies have focused on different aspects of evacuation planning, however,…
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▼ Evacuation planning has drawn a significant amount of attention over the past several decades. Previous studies have focused on different aspects of evacuation planning, however, most deals with auto-based evacuation. Unfortunately, many people in risk areas do not own or have access to private vehicles during evacuation. Recent experiences with Hurricane Katrina and Rita in 2005 have highlighted a need for a plan to evacuate those who depend on public transportation. These include individuals without access to private vehicles, the poor and elderly, tourists and people with medical needs. Despite a great deal of attention and focus towards transit evacuation planning since 2005, deficiencies still remain in the emergency response plans using public transportation. There are very few attempts in the literature on modeling of transit-based evacuation.
Advisors/Committee Members: Yin, Yafeng (committee chair), Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee member), Lawphongpanich, Siriphong (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Disasters; Emergency evacuations; Emergency management; Hurricanes; Mathematical vectors; Robust optimization; Shelters; Transportation; Transportation planning; Travel demand; evacuation – optimization – pick-up – planning – shelter – transit – uncertainty
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kulshrestha, Ashish. “Transit-Based Evacuation Planning Under Demand Uncertainty.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043702.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kulshrestha, Ashish. “Transit-Based Evacuation Planning Under Demand Uncertainty.” 2011. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Kulshrestha A. Transit-Based Evacuation Planning Under Demand Uncertainty. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043702.
Council of Science Editors:
Kulshrestha A. Transit-Based Evacuation Planning Under Demand Uncertainty. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2011. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043702

University of Florida
21.
Song, Ziqi.
Pareto-Improving Pricing for Transportation Networks.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2011, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043721
► Since its inception over 90 years ago, congestion pricing has been recognized by many as an efficient method for alleviating traffic congestion. Despite the successes…
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▼ Since its inception over 90 years ago, congestion pricing has been recognized by many as an efficient method for alleviating traffic congestion. Despite the successes of pricing projects worldwide and growing government support, congestion pricing remains largely unappealing to the general public, and it is this lack of public support that impedes its further development and implementation. This dissertation focuses on a class of congestion pricing strategies that is Pareto-improving (i.e., a pricing scheme that benefits society while ensuring that no one in the system is worse off). It is believed that such pricing strategies should be able to gain more public acceptance.
Advisors/Committee Members: Yin, Yafeng (committee chair), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee member), Washburn, Scott S (committee member), Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee member), Lawphongpanich, Siriphong (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Flow distribution; Marginal cost pricing; Mathematical vectors; Pricing; Rationing; Tolls; Traffic congestion; Transportation; Travel costs; Travel time; congestion – pricing – transportation
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Song, Z. (2011). Pareto-Improving Pricing for Transportation Networks. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043721
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Song, Ziqi. “Pareto-Improving Pricing for Transportation Networks.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043721.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Song, Ziqi. “Pareto-Improving Pricing for Transportation Networks.” 2011. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Song Z. Pareto-Improving Pricing for Transportation Networks. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043721.
Council of Science Editors:
Song Z. Pareto-Improving Pricing for Transportation Networks. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2011. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043721

University of Florida
22.
ZHU,XIAOYU.
An Analysis of Injury Severities of Large-Truck Crashes.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2011, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042714
► Traffic crashes have become one of the largest public health problems in the world and will be one of the most concerned transportation issues in…
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▼ Traffic crashes have become one of the largest public health problems in the world and will be one of the most concerned transportation issues in the future. The importance of trucking to freight logistics and, consequently, its impact on the economic well being of a nation is well acknowledged. There is a need for studying crashes towards improving the safety of the transportation system, educating driver behavior, enhancing carrier operation and incident cost reduction. Data from the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) is used in the empirical analysis.
Advisors/Committee Members: Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee chair), Yin, Yafeng (committee member), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee member), Washburn, Scott S (committee member), Ai, Chunrong (committee member), Park, Trevor H (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Air bags; Alcohols; Fatigue; Head; Modeling; Passengers; Physical trauma; Roads; Truck drivers; Trucks; CRASH – INJURY – SEVERITY
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ZHU,XIAOYU. “An Analysis of Injury Severities of Large-Truck Crashes.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042714.
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ZHU,XIAOYU. “An Analysis of Injury Severities of Large-Truck Crashes.” 2011. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
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ZHU,XIAOYU. An Analysis of Injury Severities of Large-Truck Crashes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042714.
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ZHU,XIAOYU. An Analysis of Injury Severities of Large-Truck Crashes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2011. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042714
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23.
Lou, Yingyan.
A Hierarchical Framework for Congestion Pricing of Transportation Networks.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2009, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024767
► To further advance road pricing to be a more efficient and pragmatic tool for congestion mitigation, this dissertation proposes a hierarchical congestion pricing framework for…
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▼ To further advance road pricing to be a more efficient and pragmatic tool for congestion mitigation, this dissertation proposes a hierarchical congestion pricing framework for urban transportation networks. Within the framework, toll determination is decomposed into two levels: network and facilities. Empirical studies have discovered that travelers have a strong preference for simple system-wide pricing structures. For example, dynamic network pricing models are not only difficult to implement, more importantly, their pricing signals are also too complicated for travelers to understand and consequently change their travel behaviors. On the other hand, time-varying tolls at particular facilities, such as managed lanes, are acceptable and effective. Therefore, tolls at these two levels should follow different strategies due to their distinctive purposes and travelers' different response abilities. At the network level, we propose a robust static or time-of-day pricing policy to avoid complex toll structures while ensuring the network to perform reasonably well against a variety of uncertainties. Sources of uncertainty in transportation networks consist of not only randomness in demand and supply, but also travelers' stochastic and irrational behaviors. This dissertation investigates one of the uncertainties resulting from boundedly rational route-choice behaviors. Users with bounded rationality seek for acceptable paths rather than a necessarily minimum one. Boundedly rational user equilibrium (BRUE) flow distribution is generally non-unique and can be characterized as a non-convex and non-empty path flow set. A more restrictive link-based representation is also presented. A robust pricing scheme is determined by solving a nonlinear mathematical program with complementarity constraints to minimize the system travel time of the worst-case tolled BRUE flow distribution. At some critical facilities, the toll scheme determined at the network level may be further adjusted in response to real-time traffic conditions. This dissertation focuses on developing pricing strategies for managed toll lanes. Adaptive tolls may be adopted in order to provide a superior free-flow travel service to the users of the toll lanes while maximizing the freeway's throughput. Two sensible and practically implementable approaches, one feedback and one self-learning, are proposed. The self-learning approach monitors conditions of the facility through both direct observation and real-time estimation, and learns recursively motorists' willingness to pay and short-term future demand by mining the traffic data from sensors. In determination of the tolls, a detailed modeling of drivers' lane-choice behavior and traffic dynamics is adopted to explicitly consider their impacts on the performance of the facility. In summary, based on practical considerations of pricing, robust time-of-day tolls are proposed for the entire network while adaptive tolls are advocated for special facilities. This composes a hierarchical congestion pricing framework for a…
Advisors/Committee Members: Yin, Yafeng (committee chair), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member), Washburn, Scott S. (committee member), Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee member), Lawphongpanich, Siriphong (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Flow distribution; High occupancy toll lanes; Motor vehicle traffic; Pricing; Simulations; Tolls; Traffic congestion; Transportation; Travel time; Travelers; adaptive, bounded, congestion, network, pricing, rationality, transportation
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Lou, Y. (2009). A Hierarchical Framework for Congestion Pricing of Transportation Networks. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024767
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lou, Yingyan. “A Hierarchical Framework for Congestion Pricing of Transportation Networks.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024767.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lou, Yingyan. “A Hierarchical Framework for Congestion Pricing of Transportation Networks.” 2009. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Lou Y. A Hierarchical Framework for Congestion Pricing of Transportation Networks. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024767.
Council of Science Editors:
Lou Y. A Hierarchical Framework for Congestion Pricing of Transportation Networks. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2009. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024767

University of Florida
24.
Zhang, Lihui.
Signal Timing Optimization for Reliable and Sustainable Mobility.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2010, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042077
► This dissertation develops a stochastic programming approach to proactively consider a variety of uncertainties associated with signal timing optimization for fixed-time or actuated traffic signals.…
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▼ This dissertation develops a stochastic programming approach to proactively consider a variety of uncertainties associated with signal timing optimization for fixed-time or actuated traffic signals. Representing the uncertain parameter of interest as a number of scenarios and the corresponding probabilities of occurrence, the stochastic programming approach optimizes signal timings with respect to a set of high-consequence or worst-case scenarios. The resulting signal timing plans produce smaller delays and less vehicular emissions under those scenarios, thereby leading to more reliable and sustainable mobility. To illustrate the stochastic programming approach, below are three applications in traffic signal timing. The first application is to optimize the settings of fixed-time signals along arterials under day-to-day demand variations or uncertain future traffic growth. Based on a cell-transmission representation of traffic dynamics, an integrated stochastic programming model is formulated to determine cycle length, green splits, phase sequences and offsets that minimize the expected delay incurred by high-consequence scenarios of traffic demand. The stochastic programming model is simple in structure but contains a large number of binary variables. Existing algorithms, such as branch and bound, are not able to solve it efficiently. Consequently, a simulation-based genetic algorithm is developed to solve the model. The model and algorithm are validated and verified using two networks, under congested and uncongested traffic conditions. The second application further considers traffic emissions, and develops a bi-objective optimization model to make an explicit tradeoff between traffic delays and roadside human emission exposure. Based on the cell-transmission representation of traffic dynamics, a modal sensitive emission approach is used to estimate the tailpipe emission rate for each cell of a signalized arterial. A cell-based Gaussian plume air dispersion model is then employed to capture the dispersion of air pollutants and compute the roadside pollutant concentrations. Given a stochastic distribution of the wind speed and direction of a corridor, a scenario-based stochastic program is formulated to optimize the cycle length, phase splits, offsets and phase sequences of signals along a corridor simultaneously. A genetic algorithm is further developed to solve the bi-objective optimization problem for a set of Pareto optimal solutions. The solutions form an efficient frontier that presents explicit tradeoffs between total delay of the corridor and the human emission exposure of the roadside area incurred by high-consequence scenarios. The last application is to synchronize actuated signals along arterials for smooth and stable progression under uncertain traffic conditions, mainly addressing the issue of uncertain (not fixed) starts/ends of green of sync phases. The model developed is based on Little?s mixed-integer linear programming (MIP) formulation, which determines, e.g., offsets and progression speed…
Advisors/Committee Members: Yin, Yafeng (committee chair), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L. (committee member), Washburn, Scott S. (committee member), Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee member), Lawphongpanich, Siriphong (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Modeling; Motor vehicle traffic; Pollutant emissions; Propagation delay; Signals; Simulations; Traffic delay; Traffic flow; Traffic models; Transportation; actuated, bandwidth, cell, coordination, delay, demand, emission, genetic, optimization, pareto, robust, signal, simulation, stochastic, sustainable, timing, uncertainties
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Zhang, L. (2010). Signal Timing Optimization for Reliable and Sustainable Mobility. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042077
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Zhang, Lihui. “Signal Timing Optimization for Reliable and Sustainable Mobility.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042077.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Zhang, Lihui. “Signal Timing Optimization for Reliable and Sustainable Mobility.” 2010. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Zhang L. Signal Timing Optimization for Reliable and Sustainable Mobility. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042077.
Council of Science Editors:
Zhang L. Signal Timing Optimization for Reliable and Sustainable Mobility. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2010. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0042077

University of Florida
25.
Wu,Di.
Designing More Acceptable and Equitable Congestion Pricing Schemes for Multimodal Transportation Networks.
Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering - Civil and Coastal Engineering, 2011, University of Florida
URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043253
► Congestion pricing is to impose tolls on transportation facilities to influence people's travel choices in order to alleviate traffic congestion. Although recent successful implementations around…
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▼ Congestion pricing is to impose tolls on transportation facilities to influence people's travel choices in order to alleviate traffic congestion. Although recent successful implementations around the world have gained more support for the policy from transportation authorities and government officials, congestion pricing is still facing strong objection among the general public. This dissertation explores technical approaches to improve the public acceptability of congestion pricing and develops more acceptable and equitable pricing schemes on general multimodal transportation networks. The models proposed in this dissertation provide good tools for government agencies to develop congestion mitigation policies that proactively address the concerns of the general public and thus are more likely to gain their supports.
Advisors/Committee Members: Yin, Yafeng (committee chair), Elefteriadou, Ageliki L (committee member), Washburn, Scott S (committee member), Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan (committee member), Lawphongpanich, Siriphong (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Pricing; Public policy; Tolls; Tours; Traffic congestion; Transportation; Travel costs; Travel demand; Travel time; Travelers; acceptable – congestion – credit – equity – multimodal – pareto – pricing
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Wu,Di. “Designing More Acceptable and Equitable Congestion Pricing Schemes for Multimodal Transportation Networks.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043253.
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Wu,Di. “Designing More Acceptable and Equitable Congestion Pricing Schemes for Multimodal Transportation Networks.” 2011. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
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Vancouver:
Wu,Di. Designing More Acceptable and Equitable Congestion Pricing Schemes for Multimodal Transportation Networks. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Florida; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043253.
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Wu,Di. Designing More Acceptable and Equitable Congestion Pricing Schemes for Multimodal Transportation Networks. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Florida; 2011. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0043253
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