Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center: Recent submissions
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Assessment of Employee's Perception of Shared Parking in Qatar: A Case Study of West Bay, Doha
( Springer , 2024 , Book chapter)This paper assesses the parking issue in West Bay towers, a busy area in Doha, Qatar, and investigates if shared parking could be used as a solution to improve parking situation. A questionnaire survey was conducted for ... -
Exploring the factors influencing car drivers' perception and crash probability with food delivery riders
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2025 , Article)Motorcycle food delivery riders (MFDRs) face significant crash risk with some of these crashes attributed to other vehicle drivers. This research assesses drivers' perceptions and observed riding behaviors of MFDRs through ... -
Impact of refuge island in two-lane roads on pedestrian crossing behavior: a virtual reality study
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2025 , Article)Crashes involving pedestrians are particularly common at unsignalized mid-block crosswalks, where, sometimes, vehicles do not yield to pedestrians. A refuge island (RI) is a countermeasure at mid-block crosswalks on two-lane ... -
Determinants of road user behavior at marked midblock crosswalks
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2025 , Article)Drivers do not properly respect pedestrian priority at marked mid-block crosswalks. This study assesses pedestrians and vehicles behavior at such locations. Video recording at two mid-block crosswalks was used to analyze ... -
Analyzing AI Readiness through Digital Transformation and Data Management: A Case Study of Qatar's Government Sector
( Natural Sciences Publishing , 2025 , Article)This paper investigates the Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness of government institutes, focusing on the criteria of the two critical areas of Digital Transformation and Data Management. We conduct interviews with 21 ... -
Sustainable construction and life cycle assessment in qatar: industry challenges, adoption, and policy implications
( Springer , 2025 , Article)Sustainable construction is a key priority for Qatar, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the country's commitment to environmental sustainability. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a crucial tool for evaluating the ... -
Anticipating the impacts of mega events on host-country agri-food supply chains: a synthesis based on a simulation of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Agri-food supply chains are likely to be disrupted during mega events. In order to prevent food waste and financial losses, it is crucial to respond and recover quickly from these disruptions. In fact, hosting such events ... -
Assessing an automated people mover system in Qatar through traffic microsimulation
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Automated People Mover bus systems are considered a key in improving a city's transport system performance, as they can pool several passengers together, resulting in few cars on the roads. Such systems are expected to ... -
Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Drivers often encounter time pressure, which can lead to riskier driving habits, decreased safety margins, and a higher chance of accidents. Given that taxi drivers frequently experience these conditions, this study examines ... -
Quantifying the Effects of Traffic Calming Devices on Noise Levels
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Traffic-related noise pollution is a major environmental stressor causing various adverse health impacts on humans. Road traffic noise levels are influenced by the type of vehicle, tire-to-pavement friction, and driving ... -
Examining access to daily functions through the lens of the 15-minute city concept in a highly populated city
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)The concept of 15-min city has gained popularity during COVID-19 for its proximity-based services accessible by active travel in a neighborhood walk of 15-min. It has potential to enhance urban quality of life, contribute ... -
Governance as Success Factor for Implementing MaaS in Countries with High Share of Expatriates: Qatar's Case Study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Mobility as a Service, also known as (MaaS) represents a shift from traditional ownership-based modes of transportation towards access-based services. The success of MaaS, similar to any other service, depends on being ... -
A comparative analysis of MIP formulations for the multi-mode resource-constrained independent task scheduling problem
( Springer , 2025 , Article)We consider the problem of scheduling independent multi-mode tasks with multiple renewable resource constraints, aiming to minimize the weighted sum of tardinesses. This problem commonly arises in the context of multiproject ... -
Experimental Investigation of Pedestrians Interacting with E-Scooter Riders on Residential Roads
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference)The integration of e-scooters in urban environments particularly on residential sidewalks has raised significant concerns about pedestrian safety and comfort. Therefore, it is crucial to understand pedestrian behaviour ... -
A systematic review of food accessibility in the food supply chains
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Food accessibility, covering physical, economic, and social dimensions, is a core pillar of food security and depends strongly on food supply chains (FSCs). Previous reviews usually examined FSCs without discussing ... -
Advancing sustainability in LNG-Powered electricity generation: A comprehensive life cycle sustainability assessment
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Meeting the rising global energy demand necessitates efficient and sustainable electricity generation, with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) emerging as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. In 2020, the United ... -
A novel spherical fuzzy-based decision model for assessing data management maturity in governmental institutions
( Springer , 2025 , Article)The capability of government institutions to manage data effectively is fundamental to their operational efficiency and innovation potential. Governments face unique challenges, including rapid data generation, evolving ... -
Deciphering motorcyclists' decision-making: influence of variable message signs on route preferences
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Motorcycles, popular in developing countries for their flexibility and affordability, often exacerbate traffic issues like congestion in mixed-traffic settings. This study investigates motorcyclists' route choice behaviour ... -
Hybrid life cycle sustainability assessment of shared e-scooters: utilization rate as a key driver of sustainability performance
( Springer , 2025 , Article)Purpose: Shared e-scooter services have emerged as transformative solutions in urban micro-mobility, offering sustainable, affordable, and accessible transportation options. This study evaluates the life cycle sustainability ... -
Unlocking multimodality: E-scooters as first/last mile connectors and multimodal hub exploration in Doha
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Overcoming Doha's "first/last-mile" gap is critical if its new metro is to win riders in a car-oriented, hot-climate city. We therefore combined over 44,000 anonymised e-scooter GPS traces collected between December 2020 ...
