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Operation Hands-Free Bus Tour
Summertime is when drivers hit the roads in droves. Families and friends are ticking off destinations from their bucket lists. The National Highway Safety Administration offers summer driving safety tips to keep travelers focused for long and short trips. One caution to be aware of is distracted driving.Distracted driving is estimated to occur every 31 […]
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Railroad Education & Training
Railroad Education & Training The University of Tennessee Center for Transportation Research has providedĀ education and training to the railroad industryĀ for over 30 years. The list below describes courses currently offered. CTR will develop and present customized courses to address client needs. Schedule and registration Course Descriptions Contact Railroad Education & TrainingDr. David B. Clarke, dclarke@utk.edu or Dr. […]
Suitability of Earth and Granular Materials Pressure Cells for Measuring Railway Trackbed Tie/Ballast Interfacial Pressures
Rose, JG, Purcell, ML, Liu, Qinglie, āSuitability of Earth and Granular Materials Pressure Cells for Measuring Railway Trackbed Tie/Ballast Interfacial Pressuresā, Proceedings of the 2016 Joint Rail Conference, Paper JRC 2016-5735, Columbia, SC, April 2016, 8 pages.
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Mobility Research at UTK Transportation Solutions to Move Your World The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) has been a nationally and internationally recognized research entity at The University of Tennessee since 1972. Today, CTR has over $10M in sponsored programs, providing increased opportunities for students and researchers. Considering the breadth of our transportation system, the […]
Teen Driving Safety Program
#GetConvinced Teen Driver Safety Program HERE ARE THE FACTS: During the most recent year CTRās #GetConvinced Program participated in 11 events reaching 1058 teens and 400 children/adults with their highway safety messages. Since its inception the GetConvinced program has participated in 108 events including 17 different high schools in 9 East TN counties, 3 private […]
10/17/24: Free TTAP Training Webinar – Road Safety Champions – Overview of the MUTCD
This module is an introduction and overview of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The MUTCD defines the standards by which traffic signs, road surface markings, and signals are designed, installed, and used on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public traffic. This module will help participants become aware […]
09/10/24: Free TTAP Training Webinar – Introduction to Traffic Signal Preemption and Priority
This webinar will provide an introduction into the use of preemption and priority for signalized intersections. They utilize similar technology but have significantly different applications and operations. Preemption interrupts normal signal operations to accommodate the activation of a nearby railroad crossing, the approach of an emergency vehicle, or the opening of a drawbridge. Priority temporarily […]
11/12/24: Free TTAP Training Webinar – Road Safety Champions – Safety Analysis Process
The safety analysis process, as part of the FHWA Safety Toolkit, is a systematic process for identifying the factors that can contribute to crashes and implementing effective countermeasures. It is a best practice method that is flexible and can be used to fit your needs. This two-hour training will cover the safety analysis process and […]
Congratulating Nine Newly Certified TATE Recipients
The Tennessee Transportation Assistance Program (TTAP) offers training courses and workshops to engineers, planners, designers, technicians, and other transportationpersonnel. While all the courses and workshops offered by TTAP are valuable resources for personal and professional development, a select few of these opportunities can lead to the Tennessee Academy of Transportation Engineering (TATE) certification. This certification, […]
09/24/24: Free TTAP Training Webinar – Road Safety Champions – Reading the Roadway
This two-hour training will teach participants how to “read the road”; as well as the importance of doing so in daily activities. It will use real world examples on different roadway components to demonstrate how participants may be able to uncover potential safety issues during their routine activities. It will also discuss how the road […]
Modeling the Risk of Wrong-Way Driving on Freeways and Toll Roads
Modeling the Risk of Wrong-Way Driving on Freeways and Toll Roads. Authors: John H. Rogers P.E., Haitham Al-Deek, Ph.D., P.E., Ahmad Alomari, Nizam Uliin, Ph.D., Eric Gordin, and Grady Carrick, Ph.D., accepted for publication in the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, February 2016.
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A Cooperative Freeway Merge Assistance System using Connected Vehicles
Ahmed M., M. Hoque, J. Rios-Torres, & A. Khattak, A Cooperative Freeway Merge Assistance System using Connected Vehicles, 18-05614, Presented at Transportation Research Board annual meeting, National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2018.
A Cooperative Freeway Merge Assistance System using Connected Vehicles
Ahmed M., M. Hoque, J. Rios-Torres, & A. Khattak, A Cooperative Freeway Merge Assistance System using Connected Vehicles, 18-05614, Presented at Transportation Research Board annual meeting, National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2018.
Powering the Future for Mobility
Longer-lasting batteries and lighter-weight vehicles. Wireless charging stations and sustainable materials. More efficient supply chains and more effective public policy. UT researchers are at the forefront of the technology and societal forces that are revolutionizing transportation here in the United States and around the world. By bringing together the universityās deep bench of expertise, the […]
Fellows
CTR Fellows The Center for Transportation Research has established itself as a go-to source for information, research, and expertise in all areas of transportation. In 2014, CTR established its Fellows program to recognize some of the people who have helped advance that work. The programās purpose is to recognize and improve collaboration among faculty across […]
Graduate Research Assistants
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Undergraduate Research Assistants Jaden Chin Samuel Steiger Jonah Van Kampen Samuel Barbour Evelyn Saunders Crispin Martin Asma Itmaizah Lydia Pierce Chris Lee Maura O’Driscoll Chloe Caruso Alexander Perry Stuart Spaugh Katherine Ermer
EVs are heavier than gas cars, but are they harder on roads?
Alberta wants EV owners to pull their own weight when it comes to paying for road maintenance ā but battery-electric passenger vehicles, while considerably heavier than their gas-powered counterparts, are far from the heaviest vehicles on the road, experts said. āFor pavement, the biggest cause of damage is large transport trucks,ā Kevin Heaslip, director of […]
Motlow State Community college is developing future electric vehicle technology workers
Transportation electrification is Tennesseeās future. Major automotive manufacturers are pivoting toward electric vehicles (EVs), battery suppliers are opening or ramping up operations in the Southeast ā now seen as the nationās ābattery beltā ā and Tennesseans are benefitting from high-paying green jobs. Put simply, electrification offers endless opportunities for economic and community development in our […]
Four Future Mobility Institute Cluster Faculty Hired
The Institute for Future Mobility (FMI) has hired researchers to fill four of six cluster positions. The four researchers will form a collaborative community cluster led by Professor Kevin Heaslip, the Center for Transportation Research Director. Professor Heaslip: āThese new hires will complement the faculty who are already part of the University of Tennessee Knoxville […]
2023 Letter from the Director
Dear Stakeholders and Partners, I am thrilled to share with you exciting news about the remarkable growth and achievements of the Center for Transportation Research. With great pride and enthusiasm, I convey our center’s tremendous progress and impact in the last year. The center has undergone a remarkable transformation and expansion, and I am delighted […]
UT Commits $50 Million to Transdisciplinary Cluster Hires
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is committing $50 million over the next five years to recruit 44 top-tier research faculty members across multiple disciplines to address some of the most pressing and complex challenges of our time. It is theĀ largest faculty hiring initiativeĀ in recent UT history.
Faculty Spotlight
Transportation is a cornerstone of modern civilization, from global travel for international business meetings to local travel for essential needs like food or medical care. The University of Tennessee, with its esteemed faculty, is at the forefront of improving mobility through research and innovation. Our affiliated faculty, working in collaboration with the Center for Transportation […]
UT to lead $10M University Transportation Center
The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced that the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will lead a multi-institutional University Transportation Center (UTC) designed to improve the mobility of people and goods across the country.
Hanās Ongoing Research Uses Innovations from Generations of Vols
As you drive to the beach this summer, you may find yourself playing road trip games based on the license plates around you. How many statesā plates do you see? How many different animals can you find? Can you find a plate in every color of the rainbow? Can you write an algorithm that recognizes, […]
2019 Letter from the former Director
I am proud to present this report of the Center for Transportation Researchās accomplishments and achievements for 2017ā2019. We have made great strides in continuing education, research, and technology transfer this year, as evidenced by the number of publications and presentations by faculty and staff and the continuing relationships with our research sponsors and partners. While all our accomplishments are worthy of note, I would like to highlight a few here.
Programs and Centers
Programs Transportation Planning CTR gives technical assistance and training in transportation planning for the TDOT Long Range Planning Divisionās Office of Community Transportation. Learn more Teen Driving Safety Program CTRās Teen Driving Safety Program has participated in 85 events since its inception in 2015. This program has connected with well over 7,000 high school students. […]
TTAP Presents the Road Safety Champion Program
TTAP is excited to announce that it will offer the Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP). Starting in July 2024, maintenance, construction, planning, and engineering professionals can embark on this journey from the comfort of their homes or offices. TTAP Director Matt Cate explains, āThe Road Safety Champion Program will allow transportation professionals to do much […]
Labs
Labs and Equipment Driving Simulator Lab Real world driving research can be dangerous, and repeatable experiments are difficult to conductāall why we use a driving simulator. The RS-600 model is a fully integrated, high-performance, high-fidelity driving simulation system for use in ground vehicle research, training, and assessment. The RS-600 hardware is combined with the industryās […]
Dedicated Short Range Communication DSRC-based rear-end collision warning systemāAn error-component safety distance model and field test
Zhao X., S. Jing, F. Hui, R. Liu, & A. Khattak, Dedicated Short Range Communication DSRC-based rear-end collision warning systemā An error-component safety distance model and field test, Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, Volume 107, 2019, pp. 92-104.
New and Unique Aspects of University Campus Transportation Data to Improve Planning Methods
Cherry C., W. Riggs, B. Appleyard, N. Dhakal, J. McKinstry, S. Jeffers (2018) New and Unique Aspects of University Campus Transportation Data to Improve Planning Methods. Transportation Research Record, Journal of the Transportation Research Record. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198118781659.
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Research
5/20-6/2/24: Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Enforcement
As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacation, the Center for Transportation Research is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. From May 20 through June 2, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway […]
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Transportation Solutions to Move Your World The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) has been a nationally and internationally recognized research entity at The University of Tennessee since 1972. Today, CTR has over $10M in sponsored programs, providing increased opportunities for students and researchers. Considering the breadth of our transportation system, the quality of newly graduated […]
About Us
Transportation Solutions to Move Your World The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) has been a nationally and internationally recognized research entity at The University of Tennessee since 1972. Today, CTR has over $10M in sponsored programs, providing increased opportunities for students and researchers. Considering the breadth of our transportation system, the quality of newly graduated […]
People, partnerships and place: UT’s committed to drive the innovation economy | Opinion
Tennessee is poised to become the next great hub of American innovation. Home to one of the most prominent national labs, multiple top-tier research universities, a growing workforce and enviable geography, the Volunteer State is positioned to drive innovation that will change the world.āÆ At theāÆUniversity of Tennessee at Knoxville, we are ready to help […]
New Probe Data Sources to Measure Cycling Behavior and Safety
New Probe Data Sources to Measure Cycling Behavior and Safety. University of Queensland. May 15, 2018.
New Probe Data Sources to Measure Cycling Behavior and Safety
New Probe Data Sources to Measure Cycling Behavior and Safety. Monash University, Institute of Transport Studies. April 18, 2018.
New Probe Data Sources to Measure Cycling Behavior and Safety
New Probe Data Sources to Measure Cycling Behavior and Safety. Queensland University of Science and Technology CARRS-Q March 6, 2018.
Examining correlations between motorcyclistās conspicuity, apparel related factors and injury severity score: Evidence from new motorcycle crash causation study
Wali B., A. Khattak, & N. Ahmed, Examining correlations between motorcyclistās conspicuity, apparel related factors and injury severity score: Evidence from new motorcycle crash causation study, Accident Analysis & Prevention, 131, 2019, pp. 45-62
Examining correlations between motorcyclistās conspicuity, apparel related factors and injury severity score: Evidence from new motorcycle crash causation study
Wali B., A. Khattak, & N. Ahmed, Examining correlations between motorcyclistās conspicuity, apparel related factors and injury severity score: Evidence from new motorcycle crash causation study, Accident Analysis & Prevention, 131, 2019, pp. 45-62.
Examining correlations between motorcyclistās conspicuity, apparel related factors and injury severity score: Evidence from new motorcycle crash causation study
Wali B., Khattak, A. J., & Ahmad, N. (2019). Examining correlations between motorcyclistās conspicuity, apparel related factors and injury severity score: Evidence from new motorcycle crash causation study. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 131, 45-62.
From Bike Lanes to Freight Trains, CA Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin (ā22) Thinks in Connections
In February of 2022, as the country was still recovering from the supply chain shocks of the Covid-19 pandemic, California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Toks Omishakin as the stateās fourth Secretary of Transportation. That May, Omishakin helped strike down a decades-old plan to widen the 710 Freeway, one of the countryās busiest freight corridorsāand defended […]
Freight-Related Analytics
Freight-Related Analytics When done well, freight is nearly invisible. The goal is to move goods cleanly, cheaply, safely, and unobtrusively, posing as little interruption as possible to the communities freight passes through. Improving freight mobility is an immense challenge in this era of increasing population densities, congested transportation networks, and necessary environmental standards. Like many […]
09/24/24: Maryville National Night Out
CTRās Teen Safe Driving Program, #GetConvinced, will be bringing their activities and demonstrations to Maryville’s National Night Out community event on the 24th of September. Feel free to bring the whole family to enjoy this free community event and watch our teen program at work. Time: 6-8PM Location: Amphitheater Park in Maryville – 325 Court […]
Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings
Peer Review Conference Proceedings
Fu, Joshua
Dr. Joshua Fu Genetic algorithm and stochastic based optimization applications in a high performance computing; Data management and information technology applications in environmental management systems; Reliability, uncertainty, and risk analysis in civil and environmental systems; Large scale simulation and implementation in Environmental Systems; Human dimension and sustainability in environmental systems
09/05/24: TTAP Training – Flagger Certification
This course provides guidance and training for field personnel; such as maintenance crews and utility crews in the planning, selection, application, and operation of flagging procedures as they apply to short-term work zones. The course material was developed with regards to typical short-term maintenance and utility activities. The training covers the applicable standards for work […]
Bridge collapses, road repairs, evacuations: How transportation agencies plan for large-scale traffic disruptions
Twelve days after a portion of Interstate 95 collapsed in north Philadelphia during a truck fire, officials opened a temporary six-lane roadway to serve motorists while a permanent overpass is rebuilt. This was a major success after the June 11, 2023, disaster was predicted to snarl traffic for months. U.S. cities often face similar challenges […]
Bai leads $5M Grant from DOE-VTO to Produce Smaller, More Efficient Motor Drive Systems for Electric Vehicles
Kevin Bai, associate professor in the Min H. Kao Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), shares a principle-investigator role in a collaboration with the ABB Groupās US Research Center to develop an integrated, compact drive inverter and motor for electric vehicles that would reduce both the size and cost of electric drive trains. Baiās proposed […]
09/28/24: Soddy Daisy Fall Festival
CTR’s Teen Safe Driving Program, #GetConvinced, will be bringing their activities and demonstrations to Soddy Daisy’s Fall Festival on the 28th of September. Feel free to bring the whole family to enjoy this free community event and watch our teen program at work.
10/01/24: Sevierville National Night Out
CTRās Teen Safe Driving Program, #GetConvinced, will be bringing their activities and demonstrations to Seviervilleās National Night Out on the 1st of October. Feel free to bring the whole family to enjoy this free community event and watch our teen program at work. Time: 6-8PM Location: 120 Gary Wade Blvd, Sevierville, TN 37862
How big data serves for freight safety management at highway-rail grade crossings
Liu J., X, Wang, A. Khattak, J. Hu, J. Cui, J. Ma, 2015, How big data serves for freight safety management at highway-rail grade crossings? A spatial approach fused with path analysis, Neurocomputing, DOI: 10.1016/j.neucom.2015.08.098.
How does Big Data Serve for Freight Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings? A Spatial Approach Fused with Path Analysis
Liu, J., X. Wang, A. Khattak, J. Cui, J. Ma & J. Hu. āHow does Big Data Serve for Freight Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings? A Spatial Approach Fused with Path Analysisā, Forthcoming in Neurocomputing, 2016.
Join Our Team
Are you looking for a place to use your education and experience? CTR has positions available in the areas of research, transportation planning and more. Current open positions are listed below. Click on the links below the listed positions to learn more and apply. Center for Transportation Research Administrative Associate The Center for Transportation Research […]
How Tennessee can become a hub for transportation innovation
Tennessee currently supports 40 percent of the EV manufacturing jobs and investments in the southeast, but ranks 41st in the country for industrial R&D. As transportation evolves, and the focus on car travel shifts from the combustion engine to the electric battery, Tennessee is already a key player in the world of manufacturing. Ford, GM, […]
Graduate Engineering Programs Ranked Among Top in the Nation
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, remains a top school for graduate engineering programs, according to U.S. News & World Reportās Best Graduate Schools 2024 rankings, released June 18. U.S. News published a partial list of graduate school rankings on April 9 that included high rankings for UT in business, law, nursing and social work. The 2024 Best Engineering […]
Congratulations CTR Graduates!
Six CTR staff members completed their undergraduate and Ph.D. programs in the second quarter of 2024. Sarah La Fetra, Joseph Dunbar, Sophia Jodoin, and Elizabeth Duty graduated this spring! All four will continue their work at CTR this summer before moving on. Sarah hopes to get a permanent position in her field Joe will attend […]
CTR is an NSF Regional Innovation Development Engine
In May of 2023, CTR was chosen as an NSF Regional Innovation Development Engines program. There are 44 NSF Engines across the US, and each has a mandate to catalyze and foster innovation ecosystems. Goals for the NSF Development Engines are to: CTRās NSF Development Engine is named TEAM TN. It is a partnership with […]
Carol Hatmaker Retires after 23 Years of Being a Vital Part of CTR
In May of 2024, Carol Hatmaker officially retired from CTR. Carol has graciously agreed to work part-time during the next several months to aid new Business Manager Tammy Johnson with the transition. Those who have worked with Carol during her 23-year career with CTR have seen the contributions and sacrifices that Carol has made over […]
Inland Waterways Research
Inland Waterways Research Americaās inland waterways are among our oldest and most reliable means of moving both people and freight. Even today, the more than 10,000 miles of navigable waterways safely and affordably accommodate roughly 560 million tons of freight annually. Because the waterways that support navigation are also controlled generate electricity, prevent flooding, supply […]
10/24/24: TTAP Online Workshop – Preemption of Traffic Signals near Railroad Grade Crossings
This workshop will familiarize participants with the basics of the preemption of traffic signals at an intersection adjacent to a railroad grade crossing. The course will include a basic overview of the preemption process, two case studies, a description of the infrastructure requirements, a review of preemption strategies, and the development of preemption timing parameters. […]
Paid āchoice lanesā could be built on Tennessee interstates. Hereās what that means
Traffic is a nightmare no matter where you go and now Tennessee lawmakers want to help alleviate some of the stress that comes with commuting. A bill called the Transportation Modernization Act passed the state senate and is now headed to the House. The bill includes āchoice lanesā which are lanes designed to reduce traffic […]
TN Vans Had a Busy Spring 2024
Three Mid-Roof 15-passenger Transits and a Chevy Equinox were delivered through the TN Vans Program. The Chevy Equinox went to the TN Childrenās Home location in Knoxville and will allow staff to travel to their other TN Childrenās Home locations across the state. One Mid-Roof Transit was delivered to TN Be Trew in Memphis. Be […]
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Heavier vehicles on U.S. roadways putting strain on guardrails during crashes, study finds
A new study has highlighted a concerning safety issue. As the vehicles on the roadways in the United States have gotten heavier, the guardrails are not functioning as well when there is a crash. NBC Newsā Kathy Park has more on what researchers found. Watch the video here.
Temperature-induced curl behavior of prestressed concrete and its effect on railroad crossties
Wolf, H.E., Y. Qian, J.R. Edwards, M.S. Dersch and D.A. Lange. 2016. Temperature-induced curl behavior of prestressed concrete and its effect on railroad crossties. Construction and Building Materials. 115 (2016) 319ā326.
Shortage of commercial vehicle parking and truck related interstate ramp crashes in Tennessee
Boggs A., A.M. Hezaveh, C. Cherry (2019) Shortage of commercial vehicle parking and truck related interstate ramp crashes in Tennessee. Transportation Research Record, Journal of the Transportation Research Board. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198119849586
Transportation Policy & Finance
Transportation Policy & Finance How Does CTR Inform Transportation Policy? Whether it is a neighborhoodās search for safe routes to school, the development of federal funding for Interstate highways, or a stateās encouragement of intermodal freight alternatives, nearly every level of government must form, fund, and implement transportation policies. Understanding this need, CTRās transportation professionals […]
Why has public transit ridership declined in the United States?
G. Erhardt, J. Hoque, V. Goyal, S. Berrebi, C. Brakewood, and K. Watkins, Why has public transit ridership declined in the United States. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 2022.
UT Projects Receive State Transportation Funding
Engineering groups from the University of Tennessee received two of the seven grants awarded by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) through the Transportation Network Growth Opportunity (TNGO) initiative. The Center for Transportation Researchās project, Building Platform for Development of Automotive Cybersecurity Testing received a $500,000 grant. The University of Tennessee Space […]
In-Track Crosstie/Ballast Interfacial Pressure Measurements and Comparisons with Wild Measurements
Watts, T.J., Rose, J.G., Clarke, D.B., and Russell, E., āIn-Track Crosstie/Ballast Interfacial Pressure Measurements and Comparisons with Wild Measurements,ā 98th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 13-17, 2019.
Railway Engineering Education Symposium: Evolving to Rebuild a Growing Rail Academic Community
Lautala P., Dick T., Railway Engineering Education Symposium: Evolving to Rebuild a Growing Rail Academic Community, Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting of the National Academies, Washington, DC
The Convergence of Smartphone Apps, Behavioral Economics, and Competition to Increase Cycling
Weber J., W. Riggs, C. Cherry, M. Azad (2018) The Convergence of Smartphone Apps, Behavioral Economics, and Competition to Increase Cycling. Transportation Research Part F: Psychology and Behavior. 56 pg 333-343.
Comprehensive cost of traffic crashes at a zonal level
Hezaveh, A.M., C. Cherry (2018) Comprehensive cost of traffic crashes at a zonal level. 98th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C. January 7-11, 2018.
The convergence of smartphone apps and competition to increase cycling
Weber, J., M. Azad, W. Riggs, C. Cherry (2018) The convergence of smartphone apps and competition to increase cycling. 97th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Washington D.C. January 7-11, 2018.
Impact of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Reliability on Safety Applications: An Experimental Study
Hoque A., M. Ahmed, J. Rios-Torres, A. Khattak, & R. Arvin, Impact of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Reliability on Safety Applications: An Experimental Study, 18-05532, Presented at Transportation Research Board annual meeting, National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2018.
The Convergence of Smartphone Apps and Competition to Increase Cycling
Weber, J., Azad, M., Riggs, W., and Cherry, C., The Convergence of Smartphone Apps and Competition to Increase Cycling, 18-02631, presented at Transportation Research Board annual meeting, National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2018.
Impact of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Reliability on Safety Applications
Hoque A., M. Ahmed, J. Rios-Torres, A. Khattak, & R. Arvin, Impact of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Reliability on Safety Applications: An Experimental Study, 18-05532, Presented at Transportation Research Board annual meeting, National Academies, Washington, D.C., 2018.
Driver impairment detection and safety enhancement through comprehensive volatility analysis
Driver impairment detection and safety enhancement through comprehensive volatility analysis. Arvin, R., & Khattak, A. J. āDriving impairments and Duration of distractions: Assessing Crash Risk by Harnessing Microscopic Naturalistic Driving Dataā. Under review in Transportation Research Board 99th Annual Meeting 2020.
UT Research Team Creating Innovative, Eco-Friendly Concrete Mixtures
Sazzadul Saykat and Caleb Napper each grab a side of the large mixing bowl filled with concrete and carry it across the lab floor to pour into a funnel. As the concrete mix gradually seeps into the center of a circle drawn on the ground, the graduate students measure the rate of the flow and […]
6/3/24: TMCA Annual Convention
The Tennessee Motor Coach Association is hosting their annual convention in Johnson City, Tennessee on June 2 through 5. CTR’s safe driving program, #GetConvinced, will be bringing the Seatbelt Convincer to demonstrate to truck drivers the importance of wearing a seatbelt on every drive, no matter the length. The tentative event schedule can be found […]
4/20/24: Be My Neighbor Day Chattanooga
WTIC PBS hosted a free, family-friendly community celebration in Chattanooga sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. “Be My Neighbor Day” included appearances from popular PBS kids stars Daniel Tiger and Molly of Denali, as well as a petting zoo and a real, working trolley for children to explore. Kevin Hager, Operations Administrator for the Tennessee […]
Carry that weight? Electric vehicles outweigh gas cars but arenāt main culprit of road wear
Batteries make EVs heavier than gas-powered vehiclesCivil and environmental engineering professor Kevin Heaslip, director of the University of Tennesseeās Center for Transportation Research, said EVs often weigh 30% more than gas-powered vehicles. The main reason is the weight of their batteries, which can add hundreds of pounds or more. Experts said EVsā additional weight has […]
Transportation expert Kevin Heaslip: Bridges are not built to withstand cargo ship collisions
Following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Kevin Heaslip, director for the Center for Transportation Research, spoke with NBC News’ Joe Fryer about why the bridge collapsed and how the cargo ship brought down the massive structure. Watch the video here
A comparative study of driving performance in metropolitan regions using large-scale vehicle trajectory data
Liu, J., A. Khattak, and X. Wang, A comparative study of driving performance in metropolitan regions using large-scale vehicle trajectory data: Implications for sustainable cities. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 2017. 11(3): p. 170-185.
Competitive Challenges for the Major Freight Rail Systems in the United States
Clarke, D.B., āCompetitive Challenges for the Major Freight Rail Systems in the United Statesā, International Conference on Transportation & Development 2019, American Society of Civil Engineers, Alexandria, VA, June 12, 2019.
Exploring Multiple Eco-routing Guidance Strategies in a Commuting Corridor
Exploring Multiple Eco-routing Guidance Strategies in a Commuting Corridor ā 16-0033, Jorge Bandeira, Paulo Fernandes, Tania Fontes, Sergio Pereira, Asad Khattak, Margarida Coelho.
A comparative study of passenger satisfaction with Bus Rapid Transit with and without awareness of travel information
A comparative study of passenger satisfaction with Bus Rapid Transit with and without awareness of travel information ā 16-2895, Dan Wan, Camille Kamga, Jun Liu, Aaron Sugiura, Eric Beaton.
Completing the Picture of Traffic Injuries: Understanding Data Needs and Opportunities for Road Safety
Cherry, C., A.M. Hezaveh, M. Noltenius, A. Khattak. L. Merlin, E. Dumbaugh, D. Ragland, L. Sandt. (2018) Completing the Picture of Traffic Injuries: Understanding Data Needs and Opportunities for Road Safety. Collaborative Science Center for Road Safety. April 30, 2018.
A geographically weighted regression to estimate the comprehensive cost of traffic crashes at a zonal level
Hezaveh A. M., Arvin, R., & Cherry, C. R. (2019). āA geographically weighted regression to estimate the comprehensive cost of traffic crashes at a zonal levelā. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 131, 15-24.
A Comparative Study of Rail-Pedestrian Trespassing Crash Injury Severity between Highway-Rail Grade Crossings and Non-Crossings
Zhang M., Khattak, A.J., Liu, J., and Clarke, D.B., āA Comparative Study of Rail-Pedestrian Trespassing Crash Injury Severity between Highway-Rail Grade Crossings and Non-Crossings,ā Accident Analysis & Prevention, 117, 2018, pp. 427-438.
Material Inventory of a Commercially-used Shared Electric Kick Scooters
Wen, Y., Cherry, C., Darling, W., Shah, N. (2019). Material Inventory of a Commercially-used Shared Electric Kick Scooters: A Key Step towards the Understanding of the Overall Environmental Footprint of Shared Micro-mobility Devices. LCA XIX Conference. September 23-25, 2019. Tucson, Arizona.
Infrastructure Challenges for designing Roads for small Wheel Transportation such as Electric Scooters: A Complete Streets Perspective
Wen, Y., Shah, N., Cherry, C. (2019). Infrastructure Challenges for designing Roads for small Wheel Transportation such as Electric Scooters: A Complete Streets Perspective. International Cycling Safety Conference. November 18-20, 2019. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.