Browsing Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center by Publisher "Springer"
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Geomechanical Modelling of Railroad Ballast: A Review
( 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 ... -
Investigating the Efficiency and Safety of Signalized Intersections Under Mixed Flow Conditions of Autonomous and Human-Driven Vehicles
( Springer , 2020 , Article)© 2020, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. Field experiments of autonomous driving systems have already been started in several countries around the world. However, investigations on the performance of signalized ... -
Modeling the Impact of Downstream Conditions on Discharging Behavior of Vehicles at Signalized Intersections Using Micro-Simulation
( Springer , 2020 , Article)In areas where traffic demand is high and intersections are closely spaced, the drivers’ desire for quick discharge is demotivated by negative downstream conditions, such as long queues and poorly coordinated traffic ... -
Modeling the Impact of Downstream Conditions on Discharging Behavior of Vehicles at Signalized Intersections Using Micro-Simulation
( Springer , 2020 , Article)© 2020, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. In areas where traffic demand is high and intersections are closely spaced, the drivers’ desire for quick discharge is demotivated by negative downstream conditions, ... -
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 ... -
Road Crossing at Unmarked Mid-Block Locations: Exploring Pedestrians’ Perception and Behavior
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Violations, risky behaviors and perceptions may largely contribute to crashes involving pedestrians, particularly at unmarked mid-block locations. The likelihood and severity of crashes at mid-block locations are higher ... -
Traffic Impact Assessment for the Stadiums Hosting FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar: A Case Study
( Springer , 2021 , Article)The State of Qatar has made extensive preparation to successfully host the upcoming FIFA 2022 World Cup, a tournament that will be held for the first time in the Middle East and the North Africa region. In preparation for ... -
Travelers’ preferences regarding autonomous mobility in the State of Qatar
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Autonomous mobility is gaining increasing attraction in the international setting that results in a growing body of literature on various aspects. Preferences regarding the use of autonomous vehicles as an alternative ...