Predicting Trip Generation Characteristics of Power Centers
The increase in large-scale shopping center developments, also known as power cneters, have led to concern about the ITE Trip…
Planning Level Evaluation of the Effects of Ramp Metering on NC Freeways
The primary objective of this research is to provide NCDOT Traffic Systems Operations and Traffic Management Unit with the necessary…
Performance of Weathered Steel Guardrail in NC
Weathered steel beam guardrail is a popular alternative to galvanized steel guardrail as an aesthetic solution that blends in with…
Pedestrian Operations at Single Point Interchanges
Single Point Interchanges (SPI’s) are becoming increasingly popular throughout the state of North Carolina. There is potential for pedestrian movements…
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accomodations on Superstreets
The objective of this research was to consider the unique challenges for pedestrians and bicyclists at superstreet intersections and recommend…
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Accommodations and Crossings on Superstreets
This research considered the unique challenges for pedestrians and bicyclists at superstreet intersections and recommends crossing alternatives for both users.…
Overcoming Obstacles to the Use of Traffic Signal Detector Data for Traffic Forecasting
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) traffic engineers use inductive loop traffic detectors in order to provide efficient signal timing…
Operational Effects of Signalized Superstreets in North Carolina
Arterials across the United States are operating inefficiently and are becoming increasingly congested because of growing traffic demand. Agencies tasked…
On-Board-Diagnostics (OBD) Data Integration into Traffic Micosimulation for Vehicle-Specific Fuel Use and Emissions Modeling and In-Vehicle App Testing
Current models of vehicle fuel use and emissions are based on Vehicle Specific Power which were found to be less…
Nonvisual Cues for Aligning to Cross Streets
Accurately aligning to the crosswalk is an important component of safe street crossing for pedestrians who are blind. Six alignment…