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Assessing sidewalk and corridorwalkability in developing countries
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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 ...
Drivers' perceptions of smartphone applications for real-time route planning and distracted driving prevention
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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 ...
Geomechanical Modelling of Railroad Ballast: A Review
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Springer
, 2019 , Article)
Traditional ballasted tracks have been used intensively around the world with ballast as the main material for tracks. Ballast has a significant contribution to the track alignment, stability and sustainability. After ...
Development, validation, and application of School Audit Tool (SAT): An effective instrument for assessing traffic safety and operation around schools
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article)
There is a need for a reliable school audit tool with well-defined scales to convert qualitative evaluation of existing school sites into a quantitative assessment in order to help public agencies to improve schools' safety ...
Modeling pedestrian gap acceptance behavior at a six-lane urban road
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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 ...
Road users' behavior at marked Crosswalks on channelized right-turn lanes at intersections in the state of Qatar
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article)
At non-signalized marked crosswalks, pedestrian priority is neither well-defined nor well acknowledged by drivers. This paper presents the findings of an investigation on both driver and pedestrian behavior at non-signalized ...
Innovative countermeasures for red light running prevention at signalized intersections: A driving simulator study
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
The change interval, which includes the yellow and all-red times, plays a crucial role in the safety and operation of signalized intersections. During this interval, drivers not only need to decide to stop or go but also ...
Urban Traffic Monitoring and Modeling System: An IoT Solution for Enhancing Road Safety
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2019 , Conference Paper)
Qatar expects more than a million visitors during the 2022 World Cup, which will pose significant challenges. The high number of people will likely cause a rise in road traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, injuries and ...