Browsing by Author "Brijs, Tom"
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The appraisal of roadway environment and infrastructure by drivers with autism: A qualitative study
Dirix, Hélène; Ross, Veerle; Brijs, Kris; Vermeiren, Ellen; Timmermans, Chantal; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Tom; Wets, Geert; Spooren, Annemie... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2021 , Article)People with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might experience difficulties while driving, for instance, related to hazard perception. These difficulties may be related to cognitive issues (internal) such as attention-shifting, ... -
Autism-friendly public bus transport: A personal experience–based perspective
Dirix, Hélène; Ross, Veerle; Brijs, Kris; Bertels, Laura; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Tom; Wets, Geert; Spooren, Annemie... more authors ... less authors ( SAGE , 2022 , Article)Community participation and the formation of social networks are crucial for a qualitative life. To this end, transportation plays an essential role. Many autistic people rely on public transportation for their mobility ... -
Delay or travel time information? The impact of advanced traveler information systems on drivers’ behavior before freeway work zones
Nora, Reinolsmann; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Tom; Pirdavani, Ali; Ross, Veerle; Hussain, Qinaat; Brijs, Kris... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Peak travel times contribute to congestion formation at freeway work zones. Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) can inform drivers in real-time about the delays and travel times en-route and can provide information ... -
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 ... -
Dynamic travel information strategies in advance traveler information systems and their effect on route choices along highways
Reinolsmann, Nora; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Tom; Pirdavani, Ali; Ross, Veerle; Hussain, Qinaat; Brijs, Kris... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Advance Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) inform drivers about traffic incidences and expected travel times/ delays en-route. An online computer study was conducted in Qatar to investigate drivers' willingness ... -
Effect of ADHD traits in young drivers on self-reported deviant driving behaviours: An exploratory study in the Arab gulf region
Chantal, Timmermans; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Soliman, Abdrabo; Brijs, Tom; Bedair, Khaled; Ross, Veerle... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)IntroductionAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be defined in two key traits (inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity), which can effect day-to-day capabilities such as driving performance. MethodsIn this ... -
Experiences with licensing by autistic drivers: An exploratory study
Dirix, Hélène; Brijs, Kris; Huysmans, Eddy; Neven, An; Brijs, Tom; Jongen, Ellen; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Wets, Geert; Ross, Veerle... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Autistic individuals obtain their driver's licenses significantly less or significantly later than non-autistic peers. In the past, research has been done on what problems autistic individuals experience when (learning to) ... -
Impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on Driving among Drivers in Qatar
Alhajyaseen, Wael; Timmermans, Chantal; Soliman, Abdrabo; Brijs, Tom; Bedair, Khaled; Ross, Veerle; Mamo, Wondwesen Girma... more authors ... less authors ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This study aims to investigate the impact of ADHD traits on young drivers' deviant driving behaviors that may contribute to their involvement in traffic crashes. Methods: A sample of 450 young drivers from the State of ... -
Impact of Countdown ground LED lights on traffic flow efficiency at signalized intersections: a driving simulator study
Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael K. M.; Brijs, Kris; Pirdavani, Ali; Brijs, Tom ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Unnecessary stopping at signalized intersections during yellow interval reduces traffic flow efficiency. The aim of this driving simulator study was to investigate the impact of an advanced countdown system on traffic flow ... -
Improved Road Safety at Work Zones Using Advanced Traveler Information Systems
Almallah, Mustafa Suhail; Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael K. M; Brijs, Tom ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Work zones are road sections where road construction or maintenance activities take place. These work zones usually have different alignment and furniture than the original road and thus temporary lower speeds are adopted ... -
Improved Traffic Flow Efficiency during Yellow Interval at Signalized Intersections Using a Smart Countdown System
Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Kris; Pirdavani, Ali; Brijs, Tom ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers , 2022 , Article)Inadequate and unnecessary stopping at signalized intersections reduces operational efficiency. The study aims at investigating the effect of a smart advanced warning system on driving behavior and the efficiency of ... -
Improved traffic safety at work zones through animation-based variable message signs
Almallah, Mustafa; Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Pirdavani, Ali; Brijs, Kris; Dias, Charitha; Brijs, Tom... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Work zones are established to provide a safe environment for all road users and road workers. However, based on the statistics, they can be considered as crash prone zones due to changes in the road alignments and the ... -
Innovative countermeasures for red light running prevention at signalized intersections: A driving simulator study
Qinaat, Hussain; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Brijs, Kris; Pirdavani, Ali; Brijs, Tom ( Elsevier , 2020 , 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 ... -
Innovative countermeasures for red light running prevention at signalized intersections: A driving simulator study
Qinaat, Hussain; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Brijs, Kris; Pirdavani, Ali; Brijs, Tom ( 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 ... -
Investigating the impact of a novel active gap metering signalization strategy on driver behavior at highway merging sections
Reinolsmann, Nora; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Tom; Pirdavani, Ali; Hussain, Qinaat; Brijs, Kris... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2021 , Article)A safe headway to the lead vehicle is important to reduce conflicts with merging vehicles from highway on-ramps. Previous research has outlined the advantage of gap metering strategies to yield sufficient space to merging ... -
Optical pavement treatments and their impact on speed and lateral position at transition zones: A driving simulator study
Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Reinolsmann, Nora; Brijs, Kris; Pirdavani, Ali; Wets, Geert; Brijs, Tom... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Transition zones are a road section where posted speed drops from higher to lower limits. Due to the sudden changes in posted speed limits and road environment, drivers usually do not adapt to the posted speed limits and ... -
Relating reactive and proactive aggression to trait driving anger in young and adult males: A pilot study using explicit and implicit measures
Ross, Veerle; Reinolsmann, Nora; Lobbestael, Jill; Timmermans, Chantal; Brijs, Tom; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Kris... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Driving anger and aggressive driving are main contributors to crashes, especially among young males. Trait driving anger is context-specific and unique from other forms of anger. It is necessary to understand the mechanisms ... -
Sandstorm animations on rural expressways: The impact of variable message sign strategies on driver behavior in low visibility conditions
Reinolsmann, Nora; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Tom; Pirdavani, Ali; Hussain, Qinaat; Brijs, Kris... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Problem: Evolving sandstorms on rural expressways in desert countries impair drivers' contrast vision and increase the risk of serious crashes due to delayed speed adjustments. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) such as ... -
Variable Message Sign strategies for Congestion Warning on Motorways
Alhajyaseen, Wael Khaleel Mohammad; Reinolsmann, Nora; Brijs, Kris; Brijs, Tom ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Introduction Motorways are the safest roads by design and regulation. Still, motorways in the European Union accounted for nearly 27,500 fatalities from 2004 to 2013 (Adminaite, Allsop, & Jost, 2015). The likelihood ...