Browsing Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center by Type "Conference Paper"
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A model-based crash prediction technique for Chinese roadway segments
( Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) , 2014 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
A Real Case-Based Study Exploring Influence of Human Age and Gender on Drivers’ Behavior and Traffic Safety
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Conference Paper)The demand for understanding the functional relationship between changes in traffic safety level and human-related factors has increased remarkably due to a steady increase in population and traffic volume. Motor vehicle ... -
A vision-based zebra crossing detection method for people with visual impairments
( IEEE , 2020 , Conference Paper)Safe navigation for visually impaired is challenging without assistive technology. This paper proposes a pedestrian crossing detection approach to help visually impaired people. We introduce the use of multiple convolutional ... -
An overview of pedestrian signal setting and implementation in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Conference Paper)Pedestrian signal control is a main influencing factor on the Level of Service of crossing facilities and on the safety performance considering conflicts with vehicles. In signal design, pedestrian clearance time is a key ... -
Analysis of gap parameters for the estimation of single lane roundabouts' capacity in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Conference Paper)Entry capacity is an important parameter for evaluating the roundabout performance. In general, entry capacity is influenced by three gap parameters: critical gap, follow-up time and minimum headway of circulating vehicles. ... -
Analysis of the Trajectories of Left-turning Vehicles at Signalized Intersections
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Internationally, an annual number of more than a million fatalities are caused by road traffic crashes, with particularly signalized intersections being crash prone locations within the highway system. An accumulation of ... -
Analyzing the impact of human characteristics on the comprehensibility of road traffic signs
( IEOM Society , 2018 , Conference Paper)Traffic safety is one of major challenges facing most communities worldwide. To improve traffic safety, regulating traffic movement through markings, signs, channelization, and others is essential. Traffic signs are used ... -
Application of PERS to Evaluate Walkability in State of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Well-designed pedestrian facilities are essential to promote walking among residents. These facilities also act as safe space for use of cycling and other personal mobility vehicles. In 2018, Ministry of Transport developed ... -
Application of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRSs) in the State of Qatar: A Case Study from Northern Roads
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Recent developments within Infrastructural Road Safety and especially in the Sector of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) have enabled Transport Authorities to significantly reduce road fatalities and severe injuries. ... -
Applied Internet of Things IoT: Car monitoring system for Modeling of Road Safety and Traffic System in the State of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)One of the most interesting new approaches in the transportation research field is the Naturalistic Driver Behavior which is intended to provide insight into driver behavior during everyday trips by recording details about ... -
Are Professional Drivers more Aggressive than General Drivers? A Case Study from Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Conference Paper)Previous studies have revealed that aggressive and reckless driving can largely affect the occurrence and severity of road crashes. There could be intentional aggressive and unsafe acts, which could significantly affect ... -
Assessment of School Bus Assistant’s Safety Perspective in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Conference Paper)School Bus Assistants (SBA) are appointed to bridge the communication gap between students and drivers, and to ensure the safety of students on the school buses. The purpose of this study is to assess the safety procedures ... -
Assessment of turn signal use at two-lane roundabouts in Doha city
( Elsevier B.V , 2022 , Conference Paper)Turn signal and lane change indicators can be identified as an effective way for drivers to communicate with each other. Additionally, the use of turn signals has significant safety implications. This study explored the ... -
Attitudes towards road safety among pre-drivers: The case of Qatar
( IEOM Society , 2018 , Conference Paper)A preliminary study involving school students aged 12-18 years attempted to test whether there is difference in attitudes towards road safety between Arab and non-Arab respondents. The sampled participants were categorized ... -
Attitudes towards road safety among pre-drivers: The case of Qatar
( IEOM Society , 2018 , Conference Paper)A preliminary study involving school students aged 12-18 years attempted to test whether there is difference in attitudes towards road safety between Arab and non-Arab respondents. The sampled participants were categorized ... -
Carbon Footprints of Construction Industries: A Global, Supply Chain-linked Analysis
( IEEE , 2019 , Conference Paper)The global construction industry is predicted to grow rapidly over the next decades by developing globalization, urbanization, and infrastructure renewal. Global Construction 2020 forecasts that China, USA, India, Japan, ... -
Changes in Driving Behavior Across Age Cohorts in an Arab Culture: The Case of State of Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Conference Paper)In this investigation, we aimed to examine the structure of the Driving Behavior Questionnaire (DBQ) across age cohorts spanning 14 to 55 years in the State of Qatar. In addition, we aimed to examine variations in driving ... -
Consideration of a Pedestrian Speed Change Model in the Pedestrian-Vehicle Safety Assessment of Signalized Crosswalks
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Conference Paper)Pedestrian safety is one of the most challenging issues in the road network. Understanding the pedestrian maneuver is the key to applying countermeasures against traffic crashes. It is known that behaviors of pedestrians ... -
Crowd Dynamics, Management and Control at Tourist Attractions during Special Events: A Case Study at Souq Waqif Using Pedestride® Crowd Simulation Tool
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Large crowds can be expected at famous tourist attractions, e.g., Souq Waqif, during special events such as the FIFA World Cup 2022. A comprehensive understanding of crowd dynamics is extremely important in order to ... -
Development of a risk assessment tool based on driver behavior and environment
( Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) , 2014 , Conference Paper)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 ...