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Informing the sustainable pursuit of happiness
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)Although most people want to be happy, the pursuit of happiness involves an overwhelming number of choices and great uncertainty about the consequences. Many of these choices have significant implications for sustainability, ... -
Trilemma of life cycle carbon, employment, and costs of trucking industry's shift toward automation and electrification
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)The transportation sector is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by advancements like autonomous and electric vehicle technologies. In this research, we investigate employment, carbon emissions, and total cost of ... -
Life cycle sustainability assessment of emerging mobility technologies: Perspective, challenges, and future directions
( Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. , 2024 , Book chapter)Emerging mobility technologies come with uncertainties in terms of their social, economic, and environmental impacts. Considering the potential impacts of emerging transportation systems, life cycle sustainability assessment ... -
Predictive Machine Learning Algorithms for Metro Ridership Based on Urban Land Use Policies in Support of Transit-Oriented Development
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The endeavors toward sustainable transportation systems are a key concern for planners and decision-makers where increasing public transport attractiveness is essential. In this paper, a machine-learning-based predictive ... -
A Data-Driven Approach to Assessing Digital Transformation Maturity Factors in Government Institutes
( IEEE , 2023 , Conference)Governments around the world are increasingly using digital transformation to improve their services and operations. Digital maturity assessment models however are mainly designed for business organizations, and there are ... -
A General Framework for Building Resilient Global Supply Chains
( IEEE , 2023 , Conference)With the rapid globalization and expansion of supply chains, the risk of disruptions has increased, leading to severe financial losses and operational shutdowns. The pursuit of global integration and efficiency has further ... -
From Raw Data to Informed Decisions: The Development of an Online Data Repository and Visualization Dashboard for Transportation Data
( Elsevier b.v , 2024 , Conference)This paper presents the design, implementation, and practical use of a specialized online data repository and an interactive visualization of a transportation dashboard. Specifically tailored to handle and interpret ... -
Pedestrian Crossing (Crosswalk)
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Pedestrian crossings are facilities for pedestrians to cross at at-grade intersections or road sections safely. At unsignalized crossings, pedestrian safety is ensured by clarifying pedestrian priority with zebra markings, ... -
Leveraging Stakeholder Meeting and Stated Preferences to Design Optimal Mobility-as-a-Service Subscription Bundles
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference)MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) emerges as an innovative solution to urban transport challenges, offering a unified, user-focused platform that combines various modes of transport. Implementing TDM (Travel Demand Management) ... -
Modeling the Pedestrian Crossing Decision Behavior Based on Vehicle Deceleration Patterns Using Virtual Reality Environment
( Springer , 2024 , Article)Since a considerable number of traffic fatalities are crossing pedestrians all over the world, understanding the characteristics of the pedestrian’s decision to cross unsignalized crosswalks is important for applying proper ... -
Leveraging Stakeholder Meeting and Stated Preferences to Design Optimal Mobility-as-a-Service Subscription Bundles
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference)MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) emerges as an innovative solution to urban transport challenges, offering a unified, user-focused platform that combines various modes of transport. Implementing TDM (Travel Demand Management) ... -
Enhancing the learning-to-drive process for autistic learners in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Obtaining a driver's license can be a stressful task for autistic drivers because of autism related characteristics. Due to the absence of an autism-tailored driving training program in Qatar, instructors may lack the ... -
Reliability of Self-Reported Road Crash and Violation Data of Professional Drivers: The Case of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference)Having accurate road traffic crashes (RTCs) and violations data is essential for establishing more realistic crash and casualty reduction programs. Although crash data commonly suffer from issues of accuracy and ... -
Time Pressure's Impact on Taxi Drivers' Driving Speed: A Driving Simulator Study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference)The rapid global expansion of the taxi industry has brought significant safety concerns regarding taxi trips, particularly related to the frequency of taxi crashes and their potential impact on road safety. To address this ... -
Environmental impacts of COVID-19 responses on passenger vehicle transport scenarios: A life cycle approach
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)COVID-19 has disrupted human life considerably since the beginning of 2020. The transport sector is one of the most affected sector due to restrictions imposed to curb COVID-19 pandemic. This paper evaluates the environmental ... -
Building resilience in the infant formula milk supply chain
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In recent years, Infant Formula Milk (IFM), a vital source of nutrition for infants lacking breast milk in their first two years, has been plagued by diverse and severe global supply chain disruptions. These challenges ... -
A model-based crash prediction technique for Chinese roadway segments
( Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) , 2014 , Conference)This paper presents development and application of a statistical crash prediction model for various types of crashes in Chinese roadway segments. The model is constructed based upon a Negative Binomial Generalized Linear ... -
Development of a risk assessment tool based on driver behavior and environment
( Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) , 2014 , Conference)Driver error is the leading cause of vehicle crashes; roadway segment characteristics and environmental conditions follow. However, no safety prediction model has been introduced to estimate risk associated with driver ... -
Empirical evaluation of change in crash risk due to lane marking reallocation: A case study in Kochi City, Japan
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Lane markings are considered an essential component of a road system. As highlighted in previous studies, they are directly linked to efficiency and safety. The rearrangement or reallocation of lane markings can be an ... -
Signal-Free Corridor Development and Their Impact on Pedestrians: Insights from Expert and Public Surveys
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Increasing vehicular demand has compelled decision makers to turn urban roads into signal-free corridors (SFCs) in Lahore. These corridors aim at prioritizing car flow over other modes and consist of various car-centric ...
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