Sarah Elizabeth Searcy
Bicycle; Pedestrian; Rail; Occupant Protection; Multimodal; Transportation; Research
Sarah Searcy is an applied research professional and program manager with over thirteen years of experience serving North Carolina to advance safe, equitable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout the state. As the Emerging Technologies and Innovation Manager in the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)’s Office of Strategic Initiatives and Program Support (SIPS), she serves as the dedicated lead for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) and manages NCDOT’s innovation program. more
Works (24)
2021 report
Bicycle Volume: Counting Machine Validation & Correction, Estimating & Forecasting, and Analysis of Injury Risk
Bicycle Volume: Counting Machine Validation & Correction, Estimating & Forecasting, and Analysis of Injury Risk. In Counting Machine Validation & Correction, Estimating & Forecasting, and Analysis of Injury Risk. FHWA/NC/2020-43. https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/RNAProjDocs/RP2020-43%20-%20Final%20Report.pdf
2021 report
State-of-the-Art Approaches to Bicycle and Pedestrian Counters
In FHWA/NC/2020-39. https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/RNAProjDocs/RP2020-39%20Final%20Report.pdf
2020 report
North Carolina Non-Motorized Volume Data Program (NC NMVDP) Phase 2 Final Report
https://itre.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NMVDP_Phase-2-Final-Report_20201125.pdf
2020 report
Rail Network Trespass Statewide Severity Assessment and Predictive Modeling
https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/RNAProjDocs/RP%202019-08_Final%20Report.pdf
2020 report
Yielding Compliance at High Visibility Crosswalks
https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/RNAProjDocs/RP2019-18%20Final%20Report%20wAppendices.pdf
2019 report
Rail Corridor Trespass Severity Assessment
https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/Pages/ProjDetails.aspx?ProjectID=2017-15
2018 report
Additional Analysis of National Child Restraint Use Special Study: Characteristics Of Those Not Restrained
[(Report No. DOT HS 812 477).]. https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/812477_additional-analysis-national-child-restraint-use-special-study-characteristics-those-not-restrained-research-note-tsf.pdf
2018 report
Additional Analysis of National Child Restraint Use Special Study: Child Restraint Misuse
[Report No. DOT HS 812 527).]. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/38686
2018 article
Effect of residential proximity on university student trip frequency by mode
Searcy, S. E., Findley, D. J., Huegy, J. B., Ingram, M., Mei, B., Bhadury, J., & Wang, C. (2018, January 5). Travel Behaviour and Society, Vol. 12, pp. 115–121.
Contributors: n , D. Findley n , J. Huegy n, M. Ingram n, B. Mei n, J. Bhadury *, C. Wang *
2018 report
Evaluating the Economic Impact of Shared Use Paths in North Carolina
In Evaluating the Economic Impact of Shared Use Paths in North Carolina. NCDOT RP 2015-44. https://itre.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NCDOT-2015-44_SUP-Project_Final-Report_optimized.pdf
2018 report
Peak Spreading Tool Implementation
https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/RNAProjDocs/NCDOT%202018-07%20Final%20Report%20with%20User's%20Manual_20180211.pdf
2018 conference paper
Replication of Annual Average Daily Bicyclists Estimation Methodology Based on North Carolina Count Data
Proceedings of the 97th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. https://trid.trb.org/View/1495512
2017 journal article
A new method to account for seasonal peak traffic volumes in project prioritization
ITE Journal (Institute of Transportation Engineers), 87(8), 37–43. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85044237554&partnerID=MN8TOARS
Contributors: C. Yeom, , D. Findley & B. Schroeder
2017 report
Additional Analysis of the National Child Restraint Use Special Study
[(Report No. DOT HS 812 462).]. https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/812462-additional_analysis_national_child_restraint_use_special_study_ncruss.pdf
2017 article
Crossing Solutions at Roundabouts and Channelized Turn Lanes for Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities: A Guidebook
Schroeder, B., Rodegerdts, L., Jenior, P., Myers, E., Cunningham, C., Salamati, K., … Bentzen, B. L. (2017, January 25). Transportation Research Board EBooks.
2017 report
Impact of Development Density on K-Factors
https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/RNAProjDocs/2017-24_Final%20Report.pdf
2017 conference paper
Investigation of Crosswalk Design and Driver Behaviors at Roundabouts
Proceedings of the 96th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. https://trid.trb.org/View/1437107
2017 article
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Processes for a Large-Scale Bicycle and Pedestrian Volume Data Program
Jackson, K. N., Sarah, W. O. B., Searcy, S. E., & Warchol, S. E. (2017, January 1). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2644, pp. 19–29.
Contributors: K. Jackson, . S.W. O'Brien n, n & S. Warchol n
2017 article
Relating Public Opinions of Roadway Assets to Field Data with Survey and Focus Groups
Davis, J., Cunningham, C., Findley, D., Searcy, S., Martin, J., & Watkins, L. (2017, January 1). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2613, pp. 16–28.
Contributors: J. Davis n , C. Cunningham n, D. Findley n , n , J. Martin n & L. Watkins*
2016 report
Assessment of Automated Sign Retroreflectivity Measurement
https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/pages/ProjDetails.aspx?ProjectID=2014-32
2016 article
Behavioral Effects of Completing a Critical Link in the American Tobacco Trail
Cook, T. J., O’Brien, S. W., Jackson, K. N., Findley, D. J., & Searcy, S. E. (2016, January 1). Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2598, pp. 19–26.
Contributors: T. Cook n, . S.W. O'Brien n, K. Jackson n, D. Findley n & n
2016 article
Guidelines for the Application of Crossing Solutions at Roundabouts and Channelized Turn Lanes for Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities
Schroeder, B., Rodegerdts, L., Jenior, P., Myers, E., Cunningham, C., Salamati, K., … Bentzen, B. L. (2016, January 20). Transportation Research Board EBooks.
2016 report
North Carolina Non-Motorized Volume Data Program (NC NMVDP) Phase 1 Final Report
https://itre.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/NMVDP_Phase-1-Final-Report_20161007_updated_20201125.pdf
2015 report
Accelerating Roundabout Implementation in the United States - Volume VI of VII
In VII: Investigation of Crosswalk Design and Driver Behaviors (pp. – –15–074). https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/innovative/roundabouts/docs/fhwasa15074.pdf
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