Browsing by Author "Shaaban, Khaled"
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A New Framework for Addressing High-level Decisions Related to Sustainable Transportation Development
Abdel Warith, Karim; Kandil, Amr; Haddock , John; Shaaban, Khaled ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Stakeholders in the transportation industry have been concerned with sustainability. However, transportation decision makers have had difficulty in incorporating sustainability into transportation infrastructure decisions ... -
An inclusive framework for automatic safety evaluation of roundabouts
Osama, Ahmed; Sayed, Tarek; Zaki, Mohamed H.; Shaaban, Khaled ( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2016 , Article)This article presents an approach for studying different aspects of traffic safety at roundabouts. An automated safety analysis framework is used to detect different types of traffic conflicts, as well as the inappropriate ... -
Analysis of Pedestrian Crossing Speeds at Signalized Intersections in Qatar
Shaaban, Khaled ( Springer Berlin Heidelberg , 2018 , Article)Crossing speeds at signalized crossings are crucial and necessary for design purposes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the pedestrian crossing speeds at signalized intersections in Qatar. The crossing speeds ... -
Assessing sidewalk and corridorwalkability in developing countries
Shaaban, Khaled ( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Finding a simple and less expensive method to assess and improve sidewalk and corridor conditions in developing countries is essential in order to motivate more people to walk. This study aimed to design and test a method ... -
Assessing the impact of converting roundabouts to traffic signals on vehicle emissions along an urban arterial corridor in Qatar.
Shaaban, Khaled; Abou-Senna, Hatem; Elnashar, Dina Mohamed; Radwan, Essam ( Taylor & Francis , 2018 , Article)The type of control at intersections has a major effect on the operation of any urban corridor. Different pre-defined procedures are available to calculate some of the main operational characteristics, such as capacity, ... -
Assessment of the taxi service in Doha
Shaaban, Khaled; Kim, Inhi ( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)This research focuses on passengers' satisfaction of the taxi service in Doha, Qatar. Qatar is a rich developing country where taxis are widely considered as a public transportation service due to the limited use of the ... -
Classification tree analysis of factors affecting parking choices in Qatar
Shaaban, Khaled; Pande, Anurag ( Elsevier Ltd , 2015 , Article)Qatar has experienced a significant population growth in the past decade. The growth has been accompanied by an increase in automobile ownership rates leading to parking problems especially in the capital city of Doha. The ... -
Comparison of SimTraffic and VISSIM Microscopic Traffic Simulation Tools in Modeling Roundabouts
Shaaban, Khaled; Kim, Inhi ( Elsevier B.V. , 2015 , Conference Paper)Abstract SimTraffic and VISSIM are two microscopic traffic simulation tools that are capable of modeling arterial roads with signalized intersections and roundabouts. This study compares the performance of the two simulation ... -
Do detection-based warning strategies improve vehicle yielding behavior at uncontrolled midblock crosswalks?
Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Pirdavani, Ali; Brijs, Kris; Shaaban, Khaled; Brijs, Tom... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Pedestrians being the most vulnerable road users account for a large proportion of injuries and fatalities from road traffic crashes. Pedestrians are involved in around one-third of the whole fatalities coming from the ... -
Drivers' perceptions of smartphone applications for real-time route planning and distracted driving prevention
Shaaban, Khaled ( Hindawi Limited , 2019 , Article)Given the increasing importance and availability of traffic-related smartphone applications, understanding their potential use is vital, especially in developing countries. This research explores motorist perceptions of ... -
Estimating Turning Movements at Signalized Intersections Using Artificial Neural Networks
Ghanim, Mohammad Shareef; Shaaban, Khaled ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) , 2018 , Article)Intersection turning movements' counts are critical input data for traffic studies, analysis, and forecasting. These types of counts are often used to analyze operational performance of signalized intersections under ... -
Factors Affecting Bus Ridership In Qatar
Siam, Abdulla (2018 , Master Thesis)Traffic congestion is a major problem in Qatar where most of the population are car dependent. The purpose of this study is to understand the influence of various attributes on the system wide and stop level of public buses ... -
Investigating the reasons for choosing a major among the engineering students in Qatar
Shaaban, Khaled ( IEEE Computer Society , 2016 , Conference Paper)The selection of an engineering major is a decision that can influence the career of young students, and possibly their entire fife. The purpose of this study is to understand the factors affecting the selection of an ... -
Investigation of Gap Acceptance at Roundabouts in Qatar
Ahmed Hamad, Hassan (2017 , Master Thesis)Modern roundabouts are a popular method to control traffic at intersections. In this type of roundabouts, priority is given to the circulating flow, and the approaching vehicles have to find a gap to merge with the flow ... -
Investigation of Weather Impacts on Pedestrian Volumes
Shaaban,Khaled; Muley, Deepti ( Elsevier B.V. , 2016 , Conference Paper)This study investigates the impacts of temporal and weather characteristics on pedestrian volumes in a hot climate condition. A major neighborhood located in an urban area in Doha, Qatar was chosen as a case study site. ... -
Literature Review of Advancements in Adaptive Ramp Metering
Shaaban, Khaled; Khan, Muhammad Asif; Hamila, Rida ( Elsevier , 2016 , Conference Paper)Over a period spanning more than 30 years, several ramp metering algorithms have been developed to improve the operation of freeways. Many of these algorithms were deployed in several regions of the world, and field ... -
Machine learning-based multi-target regression to effectively predict turning movements at signalized intersections
Shaaban, Khaled; Hamdi, Ali; Ghanim, Mohammad; Shaban, Khaled Bashir ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Effective prediction of turning movement counts at intersections through efficient and accurate methods is essential and needed for various applications. Commonly predictive methods require extensive data collection, ... -
Modeling pedestrian gap acceptance behavior at a six-lane urban road
Shaaban, Khaled; Muley, Deepti; Mohammed,Abdulla ( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2019 , Article)The illegal crossing behavior of pedestrians at unmarked mid-block sections is unsafe, risky, and increase the potential of severe conflicts and crashes, especially in the case of multilane roads. This paper investigates ... -
Practical teaching and its importance in teaching civil engineering
Shaaban, Khaled ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2013 , Conference Paper)Students pursuing their civil engineering degree usually learn the theory part in class but may struggle to relate theory to practice if the instructor has no industry experience. Engineering graduates can benefit more ... -
Queue Discharge at Freeway On-Ramps Using Coordinated Operation of a Ramp Meter and an Upstream Traffic Signal
Shaaban, Khaled; Khan, Muhammad Asif; Kim, Inhi; Hamila, Ridha ( Elsevier , 2020 , Conference Paper)Ramp metering is an effective way of maintaining optimum traffic conditions and mitigating congestion on freeways. Several strategies for ramp metering exist in the literature. They are typically based on the freeway traffic ...