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Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices, Year 39-1001-2P.J. Carlson, A.M. Pike, J.D. Miles, B.R. Ullman, D.W. BorchardtMarch 2012
Lane Assignment Traffic Control Devices on Frontage Roads and Conventional Roads at Interchanges: Technical Report0-6106-1A.A. Nelson, J.M. Tydlacka, R. Stevens, S.T. Chrysler, A.P. VoigtNovember 2011
Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices, Year 29-1001-1P.J. Carlson, A.M. Pike, J.D. Miles, B.R. Ullman, R. Stevens, D.W. BorchardtMarch 2011
Promoting Workforce Development for the Transportation Profession Through a Multi-University/Agency PartnershipUTCM 08-45-07R.R. Kommalapati, J. Perkins, D.L. Jasek, R.J. Benz, W.R. StocktonDecember 2010
Bluetooth®-Based Travel Time/Speed Measuring Systems DevelopmentUTCM 09-00-17D.D. Puckett, M.J. VickichJune 2010
Capacity and Road User Cost Analysis of Selected Freeway Work Zones in Texas0-5619-1D.W. Borchardt, G. Pesti, D. Sun, L. DingSeptember 2009
Mobile Retroreflectivity Best Practices Handbook0-5656-P1R.J. Benz, A.M. Pike, s. Kuchangi, R.Q. Brackett, P.J. CarlsonJuly 2009
Serviceable Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity Levels: Technical Report0-5656-1R.J. Benz, A.M. Pike, S.P. Kuchangi, R.Q. BrackettMarch 2009
Updated Work Zone Capacities0-5619-SD.W. Borchardt, G. Pesti, D. Sun, L. DingFebruary 2009
Partnering to Promote Workforce Development for the Transportation ProfessionUTMC 07-05R.R. Kommalapati, J. Perkins, W.R. Stockton, R.J. Benz, D.L. JasekAugust 2008
Evaluation of Chevron Markings on Freeway-to-Freeway Connector Ramps in Texas0-4813-2A.P. Voigt, S.P. KuchangiApril 2008
Hurricane Evacuation Traffic Operations0-4962-1A.J. Ballard, B.R. Ullman, N.D. Trout, S.P. Venglar, D.W. Borchardt, A.P. Voigt, K.O. Obeng-Boampong, R. RajbhandariMarch 2008
Real-Time Data for Hurricane Evacuation in TexasSWUTC/08/167764-1D.W. Borchardt, D.D. PuckettFebruary 2008
Advisory Speed Signing and Pavement Markings on Freeway-to-Freeway Connectors0-4813-SA.P. Voigt, D.W. Borchardt, P.J. Carlson, C.R. Stevens, S.P. KuchangiDecember 2007
Guidelines for Dual-Advisory Speed Signing on Freeway-to-Freeway Connectors in Texas0-4813-1A.P. Voigt, C.R. Stevens, D.W. BorchardtJuly 2007
Development of Guidelines for Data Access for Texas Traffic Management Centers0-5213-1E.J. Seymour, J.D. Carvell, D.W. Borchardt, R.E. Brydia, C.M. Poe, M.D. BomarMay 2007
Transportation Operations Data Needs and Recommendations for Implementation0-5257-1C.A. Quiroga, K. Hamad, R.E. Brydia, R. Rajbhandari, R.J. Benz, S.R. SunkariMarch 2007
Concepts for Managing Freeway Operations During Weather Events0-5278-1K.N. Balke, P. Songchitruksa, H. Liu, R.E. Brydia, D.L. Jasek, R.J. BenzFebruary 2007
Data Access Requirements for Texas Traffic Management Centers0-5213-SE.J. Seymour, J.D. Carvell, D.W. Borchardt, R.E. Brydia, C.M. Poe, M.D. BomarNovember 2006
Strategies for Managing Transportation Operations Data0-5257-SC.A. Quiroga, K. Hamad, R.E. Brydia, R. Rajbhandari, S.R. Sunkari, S.M. Turner, R.J. BenzNovember 2006
Managing Freeway Operations During Weather Events0-5278-SK.N. Balke, P. Songchitruksa, H. Lui, R.E. Brydia, D.L. Jasek, R.J. BenzNovember 2006
Recommended Practices for Hurricane Evacuation Traffic Operations0-4962-P2A.J. Ballard, D.W. BorchardtMay 2006
Improved Quantification of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Delay Savings: Year Two Results0-4740-3D.W. Fenno, R.J. Benz, M.J. Vickich, S.E. Ranft, D. Ungemah, V.D. GoodinApril 2006
Improved Quantification of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Delay Savings: Summary Report0-4740-SD.W. Fenno, R.J. Benz, M.J. Vickich, L. Theiss, S.E. RanftJanuary 2006
Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices: Second Year Activities0-4701-2H.G. Hawkins, Jr., R. Garg, P.J. Carlson, A.J. HolickOctober 2005
Dynamic Traffic Flow Modeling for Incident Detection and Short-Term Congestion Prediction: Year 1 Progress Report0-4946-1K.N. Balke, N.A. Chaudhary, C. Chu, S.P. Kuchangi, P. Nelson, P. Songchitruksa, D. Swaroop, V. TyagiSeptember 2005
Work Zone Crash Influences on Texas Roadways0-4028-SG.L. Ullman, S.D. Schrock, A.S. Cothron, E. Kraus, A.P. VoigtMay 2005
Guidelines for Vehicle Lane Restrictions in Texas0-4761-SD.W. Borchardt, D.L. Jasek, A.J. BallardMay 2005
Quantification of Incident and Non-Incident Travel Time Savings for Barrier-Separated High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes in Houston, Texas0-4740-1D.W. Fenno, R.J. Benz, M.J. Vickich, L. TheissMarch 2005
An Analysis of Fatal Work Zone Crashes in Texas0-4028-1S.D. Schrock, G.L. Ullman, A.S. Cothron, E. Kraus, A.P. VoigtOctober 2004
Monitoring of Texas Vehicle Lane Restrictions0-4761-1D.W. Borchardt, D.L. Jasek, A.J. BallardSeptember 2004
Speeds on Houston Freeway Connector Ramps Show Variations by Vehicle Type0-4318-SA.P. Voigt, D.W. Fenno, D.W. BorchardtMarch 2004
Environmental Monitoring System - A Tool for Traffic Operations During Severe Weather Events7-3986-SR.J. Benz, D.W. Fenno, M.E. GoolsbySeptember 2003
Railroad Grade Crossing Monitoring SystemM.E. Goolsby, M.J. Vickich, A.P. VoigtAugust 2003
Evaluation of Vehicle Speeds on Freeway-to-Freeway Connector Ramps in Houston0-4318-1A.P. Voigt, D.W. Fenno, D.W. BorchardtJuly 2003
ITS Environmental Sensors: The Houston Experience7-3986-1R.J. Benz, D.W. Fenno, M.E. GoolsbyMarch 2002
TxDOT ITS Data Archiving Research Project Activities0-2127-2S.M. Turner, S.A. Cooner, R.J. BenzSeptember 2001
Assessment of Impacts from Construction Equipment Restrictions in Select Texas Nonattainment Areas0-4190-6J.A. Crawford, D. Trejo, J.H. Overman, R.J. Benz, D.W. Fenno, S. Anderson, D.G. Perkinson, S. Knuennen, R.P. De Las Casas, R.K. DeshmukhAugust 2001
Emissions Due to Construction Equipment and Traffic Delays-- Task 6: Contribution of Vehicular Emissions Caused by Reduction in Capacity During Roadway Construction0-4190-4R.J. Benz, D.W. FennoApril 2001
Investigating the General Feasibility of High-Occupancy/Toll Lanes in Texas7-4915-1W.R. Stockton, R.J. Benz, L.R. Rilett, D.A. Skowronek, S.R. Vadali, V. F. DanielsDecember 2000
An Evaluation of the Katy Freeway HOV Lane Pricing ProjectE 305001W.R. Stockton, P. Hughes, M.D. Hickman, D.D. Puckett, Q.L. Brown, A. Miranda, S.W. ShinDecember 2000
Transit ITS Proof-of-Concept TestsTTI/ITS RCE-01/03K.F. Turnbull, L.L. Higgins, D.D. Puckett, R.A. DonovanNovember 2000
Lessons Learned: Houston Smart Commuter Operational Test7-1985-SK.F. Turnbull, S.P. Farnsworth, D.D. PuckettSeptember 2000
Changeable Lane Assignment System Improves Incident Management7-2910-SM.E. Goolsby, D.W. Fenno, A.P. VoigtJuly 2000
Evaluation of Changeable Lane Assignment System for Daily Operations7-2910-1A.P. Voigt, M.E. GoolsbyDecember 1999
"Smart Card" Meets Social Service and Transit Needs1766-SC.W. Gilliland, D.D. Puckett, K.F. TurnbullDecember 1999
The Potential Integration of Smart Cards by Public Transit Operators and Human Service Agencies in Texas1766-2C.W. Gilliland, D.D. Puckett, K.F. Turnbull, C.F. PerryOctober 1999
Evaluation of the US 290 Changeable Lane Assignment System for Incident Management7-2910-2D.W. Fenno, A.P. Voigt, M.E. GoolsbyOctober 1999
Houston Smart Commuter ITS Operational Test - FY 99 Status Report7-1985-5K.F. Turnbull, S.P. Farnsworth, D.D. PuckettOctober 1999
Houston-Galveston Regional Transportation Study-1998 Houston Central Business District/Activity Travel Time StudyR.J. Benz, S.H. ByrdSeptember 1999
ITS Data Archiving: Case Study of San Antonio Transguide® DataFHWA-PL-99-024S.M. Turner, B.J. Eisele, L.P. Gajewski, R.J. BenzAugust 1999
Houston-Galveston Regional Transportation Study/1998 Travel Time and Speed SurveyR.J. Benz, C.L. Hamilton, S.H. ByrdJune 1999
Houston-Galveston Regional Transportation Study: 1998 Travel TIme and Speed SurveyR.J. Benz, C.L. Hamilton, S.H. ByrdJune 1999
Houston Smart Commuter ITS Operational Test - FY 98 Status Report7-1985-4K.F. Turnbull, S.P. Farnsworth, D.D. PuckettAugust 1998
Travel Time Data Collection HandbookFHWA-PL-98-035S.M. Turner, W.L. Eisele, R.J. Benz, D.J. HoldenerMarch 1998
Guidelines for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities in Texas1449-3FR.J. Benz, K.F. Turnbull, S.M. Turner, D. Hauser, P.S. Hurtado, H.G. Hawkins, Jr.December 1997
Houston Smart Commuter ITS Operational Test: Six-Month Evaluation and FY 1997 Status Report7-1985-3K.F. Turnbull, S.P. Farnsworth, D.D. PuckettAugust 1997
Houston Smart Commuter ITS Operational Test -- FY 1996 Status Report7-1985-2K.F. Turnbull, S.P. Farnsworth, D.D. PuckettAugust 1996
Using Acceleration Characteristics in Air Quality and Energy Consumption AnalysesSWUTC/96/465100-1W.L. Eisele, S.M. Turner, R.J. BenzAugust 1996
Analysis of Bicycle/Pedestrian Trips on the Pelican Island Causeway (Prepared for Texas A&M University at Galveston.)D.W. Borchardt, D.W. FennoApril 1996
Evaluation of Alternative Horizontal Curve Design Approaches on Rural Two-Lane HighwaysTTI-04690-3A.P. Voigt 1996
Development and Benefits of Computer Aided Travel Time Data CollectionR.J. Benz, M.A. Ogden 1996
Analysis of Bicycle - Pedestrian Trips on the Pelican Island Causeway (Draft Final Report)D.W. Borchardt, D.W. Fenno 1996
Guidelines for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: First-year Activities1449-1D. Hauser, R.J. Benz, H.E. HawkinsNovember 1995
Potential of Telecommuting for Travel Demand Management1446-1K.F. Turnbull, L.L. Higgins, D.D. Puckett, C. LewisNovember 1995
Houston-Galveston Regional Transportation StudyR.J. Benz, D.E. Morris, E.C. CroweMay 1995
Ramp Metering Warrant Evaluation: S.H. 288 South Freeway - U.S. 59 to Beltway 8D.W. Borchardt 1995
I-10 Katy Freeway, S.H. 6 to Fort Bend County LineD.W. Borchardt 1995
Evaluation of the Houston Motorists Assistance Program, October 1992 to September 1993 (Prepared for Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County.)D.W. BorchardtOctober 1994
Ramp Metering Feasibility Study: S.H. 225 LaPorte Freeway -- I-610 to S.H. 134D.W. Borchardt, W.R. McCasland 1994
Road User Cost Analysis: US 59 Eastex Freeway-Chartres Street Elevated (CSJ 0177-11-085)D.W. Borchardt 1994
Road User Cost Analysis: I-45 Gulf Freeway at Beltway 8 Interchange (CSJ 500-03-382)D.W. Borchardt 1994
Road User Cost Analysis: U.S. 59 Eastex - Christie to KelleyD.W. Borchardt 1994
Evaluation of the Potential for Ramp Metering I-610 Loop FreewayD.W. Borchardt 1994
Evaluation of Flashing Traffic Signal Operation1297-2FK.C. Kacir, H.E. Hawkins, R.J. Benz, M. Obermeyer, R.E. BartoskewitzNovember 1993
Edloe Bridge/U.S. 59 HOV Ramp Intersection Analysis: Southwest Freeway TransitwayD.W. BorchardtSeptember 1993
Benefit-Cost Analysis: Proposed Entrance Ramp on Beltway 8 South of BissonnetD.W. Borchardt 1993
Road User Cost Estimate: I-10 Katy Freeway from I-610 (West Loop) to I-45D.W. Borchardt 1993
Road User Cost Analysis -- SH 249D.W. Borchardt 1993
Road User Cost Analysis: I-45 North - Greens to AirtexTTI-1993-5D.W. Borchardt 1993
Road User Cost Analysis: SH 249D.W. Borchardt 1993
Analysis of Traffic Conditions in the NASA Road 1 CorridorD.W. Borchardt 1992
User Cost Estimate for US 59 Southwest Segment V ConstructionD.W. Borchardt 1992
Road User Cost Analysis: I-45 North FreewayD.W. Borchardt 1992
Road User Cost Analysis: Southwest Freeway Segment V (Draft)D.W. Borchardt 1992
Feasibility Analysis of the Proposed Brays Bayou Slip Ramp for the I-45 Gulf TransitwayTTI-1991-4D.W. Borchardt 1991
Demand Management for A.M. and P.M. Operations US 290 Northwest Freeway TransitwayD.W. Borchardt 1991
Evaluation of Transitway Cross-Interchange DesignD.W. BorchardtMarch 1990
Development of Standard Signing for Typical High-Occupancy Vehicle EntrancesD.W. BorchardtMarch 1990
Project Description and Justification Inner-Katy ConnectorD.W. Borchardt 1990
North Freeway Transitway: Evaluation of the Second Year of Barrier-Separated Operation339-12D.W. Borchardt, S.E. RanftMarch 1988
Old Katy Road/Washington Avenue Traffic AnalysisD.W. Borchardt 1988
Evaluation of Transitway Interchanges T-Interchange DesignD.W. Borchardt 1988
Alternative Analysis of X-Ramp and Diamond Ramp Designs335-1FD.W. Borchardt, E.C. ChangOctober 1986
Development of a Freeway Corridor Evaluation System - PASSER IV281-2FW.D. Cunagin, D.W. Borchardt, E.C. ChangAugust 1986
Analysis of Urban Freeway Operations and Modifications210-12FD.W. Borchardt, A.J. Ballard, W.R. StocktonDecember 1984