Works (60)

Updated: March 9th, 2026 13:05

2026 article

Driver behavior analysis at alternative intersection corridors through driving simulator

Yang, G., Chase, R. T., Liu, Y., Pyo, K., Cunningham, C. M., & Kaber, D. B. (2026, February 9). Accident Analysis & Prevention.

By: G. Yang n, R. Chase*, Y. Liu*, K. Pyo n, C. Cunningham n & D. Kaber*

MeSH headings : Humans; Automobile Driving / psychology; Male; Female; Computer Simulation; Adult; Environment Design; Young Adult; Accidents, Traffic / prevention & control; Middle Aged
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic and Road Safety; Older Adults Driving Studies; Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Safety; Traffic control and management; Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 4, 2026

2026 article

Enhancing Alternative Intersection Simulation: Comparative Analysis of Macroscopic and Microscopic Models Using Drone-Collected Data

Samandar, S., Yang, G., Chun, G., Rouphail, N. M., & List, G. F. (2026, January 27). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

By: S. Samandar n, G. Yang n, G. Chun n, N. Rouphail n & G. List n

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic and Road Safety; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
Source: ORCID
Added: January 27, 2026

2025 article

A dynamic bus lane strategy for integrated management of human-driven and autonomous vehicles

Li, H., Yuan, Z., Yue, R., Yang, G., Zhu, C., Zhang, F., & Tian, Z. (2025, November 14). Transportation Research Part C Emerging Technologies.

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Transportation and Mobility Innovations
Source: ORCID
Added: February 19, 2026

2025 article

A lane usage strategy for general traffic access on bus lanes under partially connected vehicle environment

Li, H., Yuan, Z., Yue, R., Yang, G., Chen, S., & Zhu, C. (2025, February 20). Transportmetrica A Transport Science, Vol. 2.

By: H. Li*, Z. Yuan*, R. Yue*, G. Yang n, S. Chen & C. Zhu*

author keywords: Partially connected vehicle environment; bus lane; traffic simulation; lane management
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Safety; Transportation Planning and Optimization
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Added: March 3, 2025

2025 article

Impact of left-turn waiting areas on arterial coordination: a signal performance assessment

Huihui, Z., Wang, D., Tian, Z., Yue, R., & Yang, G. (2025, May 5). Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Transport, Vol. 5.

author keywords: arterial signal coordination; design; left-turn waiting area; microsimulation; performance measurements; testing & evaluation; traffic engineering
topics (OpenAlex): Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic control and management; Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 12, 2025

2025 article

The Impact of Contraflow Left-turn Lane Design on Arterial Signal Coordination

Yue, R., Cheng, J., Wu, J., Yang, G., Li, Y., Tian, S., … Tian, Z. (2025, January 1). Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol. 1.

By: R. Yue*, J. Cheng*, J. Wu*, G. Yang n, Y. Li*, S. Tian*, M. Yang*, Z. Tian*

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic and Road Safety; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
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Added: January 20, 2026

2024 article

Assessment of Urban Rail Transit System Resilience Based on a Cloud Matter-Element Model

Mu, D., Zuo, Z., Mao, C., & Yang, G. (2024, December 11). Journal of Transportation Engineering Part A Systems, Vol. 151.

By: D. Mu, Z. Zuo, C. Mao & G. Yang n

author keywords: Urban rail transit; System resilience; Order relation analysis-criteria important through intercriteria correlation (G1-CRITIC) method; Cloud matter-element model
topics (OpenAlex): Infrastructure Resilience and Vulnerability Analysis; Risk and Safety Analysis; Occupational Health and Safety Research
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Added: January 13, 2025

2024 article

Effects of Probabilistic Priority on Delay at Permissive Left-Turn Signalized Intersections

Wang, D., Yang, G., Tian, Z., Wei, D., & Mao, X. (2024, May 1). IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol. 25, pp. 1–18.

author keywords: Permissive left-turn phase; delay; probabilistic priority; queuing theory; stochastic simulation
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Transportation Planning and Optimization
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 15, 2024

2023 article

Arterial Signal Coordination Considering the Impacts of Left-Turn Waiting Areas

Wang, D., Du, P., & Yang, G. (2023, August 7). Journal of Transportation Engineering Part A Systems, Vol. 149.

By: D. Wang*, P. Du* & G. Yang n

author keywords: Signalized intersection; Left-turn waiting area (LTWA); Arterial signal coordination; MAXBAND; Traffic simulation
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 5, 2023

2023 article

Profit-Sharing Contract of the Fresh Agricultural Products Supply Chain under Community Group Purchase Mode Considering Freshness Preservation Efforts

Li, M., Lian, Z., Yang, G., & Li, L. (2023, May 5). Sustainability, Vol. 15.

By: M. Li*, Z. Lian*, G. Yang n & L. Li*

author keywords: fresh agricultural product; freshness preservation efforts; community group purchase; supply chain; profit-sharing contract
topics (OpenAlex): Supply Chain and Inventory Management; Innovation and Socioeconomic Development; Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 10, 2023

2023 article

Quadrant Roadway Intersections: Tradeoffs between Control Delay Savings and Extra Travel Time

Yang, G., Cunningham, C. M., & Brown, M. R. (2023, September 20). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 9.

By: G. Yang n, C. Cunningham n & M. Brown

author keywords: quadrant roadway intersection; direct left-turn; loop left-turn; time-in-system; capacity utilization; microsimulation
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Vehicle emissions and performance; Transportation Planning and Optimization
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 2, 2023

2022 journal article

Analytical and Microsimulation Model Calibration and Validation: Application to Roundabouts under Sight-Restricted Conditions

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2677(3), 274–288.

By: G. Chun n, N. Rouphail n, M. Samandar, G. List n, G. Yang* & R. Akçelik

author keywords: operations; calibration; validation; macroscopic traffic simulation; microscopic traffic simulation
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Traffic and Road Safety
TL;DR: The calibration and validation efforts associated with an analytical platform, SIDRA 9, and a microsimulation model, TransModeler 5, conducted under sight-restricted conditions are explored, confirming the value of model calibration in more accurately describing field performance. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 29, 2022

2022 article

Capacity Estimation at All-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections Considering Pedestrian Crossing Effects

Yue, R., Yang, G., Zheng, Y., & Tian, Z. (2022, August 22). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 8.

By: R. Yue*, G. Yang n, Y. Zheng & Z. Tian*

author keywords: operations; capacity; Highway Capacity Manual (HCM); intersections
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic and Road Safety; Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 6, 2022

2022 journal article

Capitalizing on Drone Videos to Calibrate Simulation Models for Signalized Intersections and Roundabouts

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2676(12), 96–111.

By: M. Shoaib Samandar n, G. Chun n, G. Yang n, T. Chase n, N. Rouphail n & G. List n

author keywords: macroscopic traffic simulation; microscopic traffic simulation; traffic operations; unmanned aerial systems
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Air Traffic Management and Optimization; Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Safety
TL;DR: This paper illustrates how modeling teams can use drone data to calibrate model parameters pertaining to intersection operation and shows how saturation flow rates can be adjusted for signalized intersections so that queue dynamics and delays can be matched. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: July 5, 2022

2022 article

Effects of Implementing Night Operation Signal Coordination on Arterials

Yue, R., Yang, G., Zheng, Y., Yang, Y., & Tian, Z. (2022, August 2). Journal of Advanced Transportation, Vol. 2022.

By: R. Yue*, G. Yang n, Y. Zheng, Y. Yang* & Z. Tian*

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 23, 2023

2022 article

Profit-Sharing Contracts for Fresh Agricultural Products Supply Chain Considering Spatio-Temporal Costs

Li, M., He, L., Yang, G., & Lian, Z. (2022, February 17). Sustainability, Vol. 2.

By: M. Li*, L. He*, G. Yang n & Z. Lian*

author keywords: supply chain; fresh agricultural products; freshness-keeping effort; logistics spatio-temporal costs; profit-sharing contract
topics (OpenAlex): Food Supply Chain Traceability; Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing; Supply Chain and Inventory Management
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 28, 2022

2022 article

The potential of signalized offset T-intersections to accommodate new developments

Yang, G., Warchol, S., Cunningham, C. M., & Hummer, J. (2022, March 14). International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, Vol. 12, pp. 217–229.

By: G. Yang n, S. Warchol*, C. Cunningham n & J. Hummer*

author keywords: Offset T-intersection; Intersection spacing; Traffic operations; Microsimulation
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic and Road Safety; Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2023

2022 article

Traffic Queue Length Estimation at Permissive Left-Turn Signalized Intersections with Probabilistic Priority

Wang, D., Yang, G., Tian, Z., & Wei, D. (2022, October 6). Journal of Transportation Engineering Part A Systems, Vol. 12.

By: D. Wang*, G. Yang n, Z. Tian* & D. Wei*

author keywords: Permissive left-turn; Probabilistic priority; Yielding behavior; Queuing theory; Stochastic simulation
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 31, 2022

2022 journal article

Waiting Time Estimation at Ferry Terminals Based on License Plate Recognition

Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems, 148(9).

By: G. Yang n, D. Coble n, C. Vaughan n, C. Peele*, A. Morsali n, G. List n, D. Findley n

author keywords: Ferry terminal; Waiting time; Queue; License plate recognition (LPR); Tourism demand
topics (OpenAlex): Vehicle License Plate Recognition; Maritime Ports and Logistics; Law, logistics, and international trade
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Added: July 13, 2022

2021 article

Effects of Pedestrian Crossing on Minor Road Capacity at Two-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections

Yue, R., Yang, G., Zheng, Y., & Tian, Z. (2021, April 3). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 4.

By: R. Yue*, G. Yang n, Y. Zheng & Z. Tian*

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic and Road Safety; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
TL;DR: An analytical model is proposed to quantify the increased capacity of minor street movements contributed by minor street pedestrian crossings and validates the model using both field data collected at a three-leg TWSC intersection and through the stochastic simulation method. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 23, 2021

2021 article

Evaluating connected vehicle-based weather responsive management strategies using weather-sensitive microscopic simulation

Jiang, Q., Nian, D., Guo, Y., Ahmed, M., Yang, G., & Ma, J. (2021, October 20). Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol. 10.

author keywords: Analysis; connected vehicles (CV); early lane change; forward collision warning; modeling; and simulation (AMS); variable speed limit; weather responsive management strategies (WRMS)
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic and Road Safety; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 8, 2021

2020 journal article

An Integrated Microsimulation Modeling Approach for Safety Performance Assessment of the Wyoming Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program

Accident Analysis and Prevention.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 18, 2020

2020 journal article

Analysis, Modeling and Simulation Framework for Performance Evaluation of the Wyoming Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program

Advances in Transportation Studies.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 18, 2020

2020 journal article

Assessment of Drivers’ Perceptions of Connected Vehicle Human-Machine Interface for Driving under Adverse Weather Conditions: Preliminary Findings from Wyoming

Frontiers in Psychology.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 18, 2020

2020 article

Capacity Modeling of Permitted Left-Turn Signalized Intersections with Probabilistic Priority

Wang, D., Yang, G., Tian, Z., Liu, W., & Wei, D. (2020, July 30). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Transportation Planning and Optimization
TL;DR: This research developed an analytical capacity model that took into account the probabilistic priority phenomenon at permitted left-turn signals and found that modeling results from the analytical model precisely matched the stochastic simulation results. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 24, 2020

2020 journal article

Connected Vehicle Real-time Traveler Information Messages for Freeway Speed Harmonization under Adverse Weather Conditions

Accident Analysis and Prevention.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 18, 2020

2020 journal article

Connected Vehicle Training Framework and Lessons Learned to Improve Safety of Highway Patrol Troopers

Transportation Research Record.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 18, 2020

2020 article

Crash Risk Assessment for Heterogeneity Traffic and Different Vehicle-Following Patterns Using Microscopic Traffic Flow Data

Shen, J., & Yang, G. (2020, November 26). Sustainability.

By: J. Shen* & G. Yang n

author keywords: heterogeneity traffic; vehicle-following pattern; speed variation; crash risk assessment; minimum safe headway
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic and Road Safety; Traffic control and management; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2020 journal article

Distraction of Connected Vehicle Human-Machine Interface for Truck Drivers

Transportation Research Record.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 18, 2020

2020 journal article

Modeling the Modal Shift Effects of Converting A General Traffic Lane to A Dedicated Bus Lane

Promet – Traffic and Transportation.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 18, 2020

2020 article

Traffic Signal Retiming to Improve Corridor Performance

Yue, R., Yang, G., Lin, D., Wang, A., & Tian, Z. (2020, November 11). Journal of Transportation Engineering Part A Systems, Vol. 1.

By: R. Yue*, G. Yang n, D. Lin, A. Wang* & Z. Tian*

author keywords: Signalized corridor; Traffic signal retiming; Signal performance index; Speed; Number of stops
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic and Road Safety
TL;DR: This research presents a new approach to signal retiming that addresses the challenge of periodically updating existing signal coordination plans of signalized corridors with real-time information about traffic flow in busy areas. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 17, 2020

2020 journal article

Uncovering impact factors of carbon emissions from transportation sector: evidence from China’s Yangtze River Delta Area

Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 18, 2020

2019 article

A Preliminary Investigation into the Impact of Connected Vehicle Human-Machine Interface on Driving Behavior

Ahmed, M. M., Gaweesh, S., & Yang, G. (2019, January 1). IFAC-PapersOnLine, Vol. 51, pp. 227–229.

By: M. Ahmed*, S. Gaweesh* & G. Yang*

Contributors: M. Ahmed*, S. Gaweesh* & G. Yang*

author keywords: Connected vehicle; Human-machine interface; Driving simulator; Driving behavior; Questionnaire survey
topics (OpenAlex): Human-Automation Interaction and Safety; Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Safety; Traffic and Road Safety
TL;DR: A driving simulator testbed is developed, which includes three simulation scenarios that can represent different real-world driving conditions, to investigate the impact of Connected Vehicle (CV) Human-Machine Interface (HMI) on driving behavior. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2019 journal article

An Integrated Empirical Analysis of the Effect of Variable Message Sign on Driver Route Choice Behavior

Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: System.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 18, 2020

2019 article

An exploratory investigation of the impact of ramp metering on driver acceleration behavior

Yang, G., & Tian, Z. (2019, March 21). IATSS Research.

By: G. Yang* & Z. Tian*

author keywords: Ramp metering; Acceleration behavior; Piecewise-constant acceleration model; Speed profile; Statistic test
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic and Road Safety; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
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Added: December 17, 2020

2019 article

Capacity of Urban Arterial Weaving Sections under Lane Signal Control Strategy

Liu, W., Chen, K., Tian, Z. Z., & Yang, G. (2019, June 27). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

By: W. Liu*, K. Chen*, Z. Tian* & G. Yang*

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
TL;DR: A novel lane signal control method to regulate the weaving traffic flow at urban arterial weaving sections is proposed and capacity reduction is used as index to test the robust of entrance lane, facing the increasing demand for traffic. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 17, 2020

2019 article

Determination of Bus Crowding Coefficient Based on Passenger Flow Forecasting

Zuo, Z., Yin, W., Yang, G., Zhang, Y., Yin, J., & Ge, H. (2019, April 1). Journal of Advanced Transportation.

By: Z. Zuo*, W. Yin*, G. Yang*, Y. Zhang*, J. Yin* & H. Ge*

topics (OpenAlex): Evacuation and Crowd Dynamics; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Transportation Planning and Optimization
TL;DR: The RBF Neural Networks approach to predict the number of passengers in the bus based on historical data and a cloud model-based bus crowd coefficient identification method was proposed, which can not only effectively determine the congestion coefficient, but also effectively avoid the fuzziness and randomness of the crowding coefficient judgment in the buses. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 17, 2020

2019 article

Development and Assessment of a Connected Vehicle Training Program for Truck Drivers

Ahmed, M. M., Yang, G., & Gaweesh, S. (2019, February 1). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

By: M. Ahmed*, G. Yang* & S. Gaweesh*

Contributors: M. Ahmed*, G. Yang* & S. Gaweesh*

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic and Road Safety; Human-Automation Interaction and Safety; Traffic control and management
TL;DR: Based on the feedback of 18 professional snowplow truck drivers from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, it was found that the proposed CV training program provided truck drivers with up-to-date knowledge and experience on CV technology. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2019 article

Discussion of “Queue Storage Design for Metered On-Ramps” by Zhongren Wang

Yang, G. (2019, March 10). International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology.

By: G. Yang*

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Smart Parking Systems Research; Elevator Systems and Control
TL;DR: Preliminary insights into the development of metered on-ramp queue storage length design guidelines considering the impacts of ramp geometric features and signal timing schemes of the upstream intersection are presented. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2019 article

Feasibility of using a single traffic signal controller to accommodate adjacent intersections

Yue, R., Yang, G., Zheng, Y., Wu, J., Lin, D., & Tian, Z. (2019, September 24). International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology.

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
TL;DR: It was concluded that the Level-of-Service (LOS), delay, and the average number of stops under one-controller strategy maintained a similar condition in comparison with the previous two- Controller strategy, indicating that the proposed one- controller strategy would be a feasible alternative to reduce the operation costs of adjacent intersections. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 17, 2020

2019 article

Geometric design of metered on-ramps: state-of-the-practice and remaining challenges

Yang, G., Wang, Z., Tian, Z., Zhao, L. Y., & Xu, H. (2019, October 12). Transportation Letters.

By: G. Yang*, Z. Wang*, Z. Tian*, L. Zhao & H. Xu*

author keywords: Metered on-ramp; queue storage length; traffic flow arrival profile; acceleration length; acceleration characteristics; ramp metering warrants
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Advanced Numerical Analysis Techniques; Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Safety
TL;DR: Considering the potential impact of ramp-metering on drivers’ acceleration behavior, it is necessary to develop dedicated acceleration lane length design standards for metered on-ramps based on field collected acceleration performance data. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2019 article

Impact of Variable Speed Limit in a Connected Vehicle Environment on Truck Driver Behavior under Adverse Weather Conditions: Driving Simulator Study

Yang, G., Ahmed, M. M., & Gaweesh, S. (2019, April 26). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

By: G. Yang*, M. Ahmed* & S. Gaweesh*

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic and Road Safety; Traffic control and management; Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
TL;DR: A driving simulator testbed was developed to assess the impact of the Wyoming’s CV-based VSL (CV-VSL) application on truck drivers’ behavior under adverse weather conditions, which showed that when the advisory speed limits were lower than 55 mph, participants generally followed the VSLs displayed on the CV human–machine interface (HMI). (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2019 article

Microsimulation Analysis of Traffic Operations at Two Diamond Interchange Types

Yue, R., Yang, G., Tian, Z., Xu, H., Lin, D., & Wang, A. (2019, March 3). Journal of Advanced Transportation.

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
TL;DR: The findings from this study can aid the decision-makers choosing an appropriate interchange type for achieving the best benefit-cost ratio, and the proposed analytical model can be used for reliable capacity and delay estimation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 17, 2020

2019 article

Performance evaluation framework of Wyoming connected vehicle pilot deployment program: summary of Phase 2 pre-deployment efforts and lessons learned

Ahmed, M. M., Yang, G., Gaweesh, S., Young, R., & Kitchener, F. (2019, June 10). Journal of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles.

By: M. Ahmed*, G. Yang*, S. Gaweesh*, R. Young* & F. Kitchener

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Vehicle emissions and performance; Traffic and Road Safety
TL;DR: Some early insights are raised into how CV technology might achieve the goal of improving safety and mobility and has the potential to guide similar research activities conducted by other agencies. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2019 journal article

Virtual Controller Interface Device for Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation of Traffic Signals

IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2018 article

Evaluation of virtual controller interface device and software-in-the-loop simulation

Wang, D., Tian, Z., Gholami, A., & Yang, G. (2018, October 30). Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Transport.

By: D. Wang*, Z. Tian*, A. Gholami* & G. Yang*

author keywords: communications & control systems; design methods & aids; traffic engineering
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs)
TL;DR: In current practice, hardware-in-the-loop simulation and software-in theloop simulation are two typical methods for traffic signal control research. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 18, 2020

2018 article

Impact of On-Ramp Traffic Flow Arrival Profile on Queue Length at Metered On-Ramps

Yang, G., Tian, Z., Wang, Z., Xu, H., & Yue, R. (2018, December 5). Journal of Transportation Engineering Part A Systems, Vol. 145, p. 04018087.

author keywords: Ramp metering; Traffic flow arrive profile; Queue length modeling; Microsimulation
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Smart Parking Systems Research; Power Line Communications and Noise
TL;DR: This data shows that at a metered on-ramp, a vehicle queue will be formed in front of the ramp meter when on-Ramp demand exceeds the ramp-metering capacity, and it is therefore important to provide adequate queue capacity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2018 article

Modeling the Impacts of Traffic Flow Arrival Profiles on Ramp Metering Queues

Yang, G., Yue, R., Tian, Z., & Xu, H. (2018, June 30). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 6, p. 036119811878225.

By: G. Yang*, R. Yue*, Z. Tian* & H. Xu*

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Transportation Planning and Optimization
TL;DR: It is revealed that ramp queue length tends to increase linearly with upstream signal cycle length, and the design of queue storage length for a metered on-ramp hence needs to fully consider the various ramp configurations and upstream signal timing settings. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2018 article

Queue length estimation for a metered on-ramp using mesoscopic simulation

Yang, G., Tian, Z., Wang, D., & Xu, H. (2018, May 24). Transportation Letters, Vol. 5, pp. 1–10.

By: G. Yang*, Z. Tian*, D. Wang* & H. Xu*

author keywords: Ramp metering; queue length modeling; mesoscopic simulation; demand-to-capacity ratio; queue storage length
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
TL;DR: A mesoscopic simulation model for queue length estimation under various demand-to-capacity scenarios showed that the queue length modeling method could properly capture the realistic queue profile, and the estimated queue lengths were close to the field observations. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2017 article

Comparison of performance between Virtual Controller Interface Device and Controller Interface Device

Wang, D., Tian, Z., Yang, G., & Gholami, A. (2017, October 17). IET Intelligent Transport Systems, Vol. 12, pp. 22–30.

By: D. Wang*, Z. Tian*, G. Yang* & A. Gholami*

author keywords: traffic engineering computing; control engineering computing; user interfaces; telecontrol; intelligent transportation systems; virtual controller interface device; virtual CID; VCID; traffic signal controllers; microsimulation software; National Transportation Communications; ITS Protocol; NTCIP; traffic networks; queue length; travel time; simulation stability; remote control; physical signal control laboratory
topics (OpenAlex): Real-time simulation and control systems; Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs); Simulation Techniques and Applications; Industrial Technology and Control Systems; Advanced Sensor and Control Systems
TL;DR: A Virtual CID (VCID) is proposed and results show that VCID could provide accurate and reliable simulation results, and has more advantages as it does not depend on any hardware device and is easy to operate. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2017 article

Feasibility of Using a Constant Acceleration Rate for Freeway Entrance Ramp Acceleration Lane Length Design

Yang, G., Wang, Z., Xu, H., & Tian, Z. (2017, December 23). Journal of Transportation Engineering Part A Systems, Vol. 144, p. 06017001.

By: G. Yang*, Z. Wang*, H. Xu* & Z. Tian*

author keywords: Acceleration length; Speed profile; Constant acceleration; Statistical test
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic and Road Safety; Transportation Planning and Optimization
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2017 article

Impacts of traffic flow arrival pattern on the necessary queue storage space at metered on-ramps

Yang, G., Tian, Z., Xu, H., Wang, Z., & Wang, D. (2017, October 3). Transportmetrica A Transport Science, Vol. 14, pp. 543–561.

author keywords: Ramp metering; queue length modeling; platoon arrival; random arrival; mesoscopic simulation; queue storage design
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
TL;DR: Simulation results indicated that the traffic flow arrival pattern has significant impacts on Ramp queue length; vehicle platoons released from the upstream signalized intersection tend to exacerbate ramp queue length. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2016 article

Queue length estimation at metered freeway‐to‐freeway connectors

Yang, G., Tian, Z., Xu, H., & Wang, D. (2016, December 1). Journal of Advanced Transportation, Vol. 50, pp. 1912–1924.

By: G. Yang*, Z. Tian*, H. Xu* & D. Wang*

author keywords: ramp metering; freeway-to-freeway connector; input-output method; mesoscopic simulation; queue storage length
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2016 article

Recommendations for Acceleration Lane Length for Metered On-Ramps

Yang, G., Tian, Z., Xu, H., & Wang, Z. (2016, January 1). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2588, pp. 1–11.

By: G. Yang*, Z. Tian*, H. Xu* & Z. Wang*

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic and Road Safety; Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring; Vehicle emissions and performance
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Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2016 article

Truck acceleration behavior study and acceleration lane length recommendations for metered on-ramps

Yang, G., Xu, H., Wang, Z., & Tian, Z. (2016, October 1). International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, Vol. 5, pp. 93–102.

By: G. Yang*, H. Xu*, Z. Wang* & Z. Tian*

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic and Road Safety; Transport Systems and Technology; Traffic control and management
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2015 article

Acceleration Characteristics at Metered On-Ramps

Yang, G., Xu, H., Tian, Z., Wang, Z., & Zhao, Y. (2015, January 1). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2484, pp. 1–9.

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Traffic and Road Safety
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2015 article

Vehicle Speed and Acceleration Profile Study for Metered On-Ramps in California

Yang, G., Xu, H., Tian, Z., & Wang, Z. (2015, December 17). Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 142, p. 04015046.

By: G. Yang*, H. Xu*, Z. Tian* & Z. Wang*

author keywords: Ramp metering; Speed measurement; Acceleration characteristics; Speed profile; Acceleration length
topics (OpenAlex): Smart Parking Systems Research; Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies; Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2013 article

Feasibility of Unconditional Transit Signal Priority Considering Delay Savings at Signalized Intersections: A Case Study of Dalian BRT Line No.1

Zhongyi, Z. U. O., & Guangchuan, Y. A. N. G. (2013, November 1). Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 96, pp. 828–837.

By: Z. Zhongyi* & Y. Guangchuan*

author keywords: Bus Rapid Transit; Signalized intersection; Green extension; Green recall; Traffic volume; Delay; Analytical approach
topics (OpenAlex): Transportation Planning and Optimization; Vehicle emissions and performance; Traffic control and management
TL;DR: T theoretical analysis based on signal display graphs of differential TSP granting strategies was undertaken to estimate delay savings and increments for prioritized and non- prioritized approaches respectively, and results show that unconditional TSP is feasible during off-peak hours, while for peak hours, feasibility of unconditional T SP mainly depended on the traffic volume of each approach. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2012 journal article

Modeling Modal Shift of Car Travelers to Buses Based on Public Transport Priority

Journal of Transportation System Engineering and Information Technology.

Guangchuan Yang

Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

2010 article

Design of Signal Timing Optimization Based on the Unsymmetrical Traffic Flow of Signalized Intersections

Zuo, Z., Yang, G., & Shao, C. (2010, July 26). Traffic and Transportation Studies 2010.

By: Z. Zuo*, G. Yang* & C. Shao*

topics (OpenAlex): Evaluation and Optimization Models; Traffic control and management; Simulation and Modeling Applications
TL;DR: This paper analyzed the survey data of Wuyi Road-Southwest Road intersection, Dalian, calculated the current capacity and delays, then re-organized traffic flow according to the practical traffic demand and designed an unsymmetrical five-phase signal timing scheme based on the principle of overlap phase. (via Semantic Scholar)
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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 17, 2020

Employment

Updated: February 6th, 2026 16:45

2024 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Research Scholar Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE)

2019 - 2024

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Research Associate ITRE

2017 - 2019

University of Wyoming Laramie, WY, US
Post-Doc Research Associate

2013 - 2013

Shanghai Urban Planning and Design Research Institute Shanghai, CN

Education

Updated: May 30th, 2018 11:18

2013 - 2017

University of Nevada Reno Reno, NV, US
Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Enginering

2011 - 2012

University of Southampton Southampton, Hampshire, GB
MS in Transportation Planning and Engineering

2005 - 2010

Dalian Jiaotong University Dalian, Liaoning, CN
BEng in Traffic + Software Engineering

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