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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 19). TRANSPORTMETRICA A-TRANSPORT SCIENCE, Vol. 2.

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

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳
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
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 3, 2025

2025 article

Integrated column generation for volunteer-based delivery assignment and route optimization

Atik, A., Li, K., Hajibabai, L., & Hajbabaie, A. (2025, February 11). COMPUTER-AIDED CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, Vol. 2.

By: A. Atik*, K. Li n , L. Hajibabai n  & A. Hajbabaie n 

topics (OpenAlex): Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods; Transportation and Mobility Innovations; Facility Location and Emergency Management
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2025

2025 journal article

Evaluating the effectiveness of automated scheduling at rural transit agencies in north carolina

CASE STUDIES ON TRANSPORT POLICY, 19.

By: M. Bhagat-Conway, L. Pullo & K. Monast*

author keywords: Demand-response transit; Scheduling software
topics (OpenAlex): Transportation Planning and Optimization; Transportation and Mobility Innovations; Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 17, 2025

2025 article

Traffic Operations Analysis of Seven New Alternative Intersections with Three-Phase Traffic Signals

Molan, A. M., Rasdorf, W., Hajbabaie, A., Edwards, H., & Osafo-Gyamfi, S. (2025, January 29). TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD, Vol. 1.

By: A. Molan *, W. Rasdorf n, A. Hajbabaie n , H. Edwards  n & S. Osafo-Gyamfi *

author keywords: new alternative intersections; traffic operations; intersections with three-critical-phase signals; microsimulation modeling; thru-cut; median U-turn intersection; teverse reduced conflict intersection
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic and Road Safety; Traffic control and management; Urban Transport Systems Analysis
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 30, 2025

2025 article

A movement-based delay model for signalised alternative intersections

Chun, G., & Rouphail, N. M. (2025, January 16). TRANSPORTMETRICA A-TRANSPORT SCIENCE, Vol. 1.

By: G. Chun * & N. Rouphail n 

co-author countries: Korea (Republic of) 🇰🇷
author keywords: Alternative intersections; delay models; traffic signals
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 27, 2025

2025 journal article

Hydra Radio Access Network (H-RAN): Multi-Functional Communications and Sensing Networks, Initial Access Implementation, and Task-2 Approach

IEEE ACCESS, 13, 13606–13627.

By: R. Abd, D. Findley n  & K. Kim*

co-author countries: Korea (Republic of) 🇰🇷
author keywords: Array signal processing; Open RAN; Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces; Engines; Vectors; Soft sensors; Internet of Things; Aerodynamics; Tuning; Receivers; INDEX TERMS Hydra radio access network (H-RAN); multi-functional networks; perceptive networks; heterogeneous data; AI/ML engines; network ecosystem; multi-sparse input and multi-task learning (SMTL); reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS); environment-aware blockage beamforming codebook; blockage levels; Task(2)
topics (OpenAlex): Smart Grid Security and Resilience
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 20, 2025

2025 journal article

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

JOURNAL OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PART A-SYSTEMS, 151(2).

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

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳
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
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2025

2024 journal article

UNDERSTANDING TRAVEL BEHAVIOR: A DEEP NEURAL NETWORK AND SHAP APPROACH TO MODE CHOICE DETERMINANTS

NEURAL NETWORK WORLD, 34(4), 219–241.

By: H. Cevik, O. Pribyl & S. Samandar*

author keywords: mode choice; travel behavior; interpretable AI; XAI; SHAP; DNN
topics (OpenAlex): Transportation Planning and Optimization
Source: Web Of Science
Added: January 13, 2025

2024 report

Assessing Environmental Justice & Historical Transportation Impacts in North Carolina

Assessing Environmental Justice & Historical Transportation Impacts in North Carolina . In North Carolina State University. https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/pages/ProjDetails.aspx?ProjectID=2023-29

By: L. Huntsinger, J. Davis, K. Boone, O. Shoghli & T. Brock 

Contributors: T. Brock 

connect.ncdot.gov
Source: ORCID
Added: November 21, 2024

2024 report

Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessment of the NCDOT Ferry Division Assets

In North Carolina State University. https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/pages/ProjDetails.aspx?ProjectID=2023-14

By: T. Brock , B. Sciaudone, D. Nicholas, M. Warren, J. Davis & D. Findley

Contributors: T. Brock , B. Scaidudone, D. Nicholas, M. Warren, J. Davis & D. Findley

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Source: ORCID
Added: November 21, 2024

2024 article

Distributed Methodology for a Cell-Transmission-Based System Optimal Dynamic Traffic Assignment

Mehrabipour, M., & Hajbabaie, A. (2024, November 18). TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD, Vol. 11.

By: M. Mehrabipour n & A. Hajbabaie n 

author keywords: planning and analysis; transportation network modeling; dynamic traffic assignment; network assignment; networks; optimization
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Advanced Queuing Theory Analysis
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 18, 2024

2024 article

A relaxation-based Voronoi diagram approach for equitable resource distribution

Li, K., Atik, A., Zheng, D., Hajibabai, L., & Hajbabaie, A. (2024, September 17). COMPUTER-AIDED CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, Vol. 9.

By: K. Li n , A. Atik*, D. Zheng n, L. Hajibabai n  & A. Hajbabaie n 

Contributors: K. Li n , A. Atik*, D. Zheng n, L. Hajibabai n  & A. Hajbabaie n 

topics (OpenAlex): Supply Chain and Inventory Management; Complex Systems and Decision Making; Water resources management and optimization
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 23, 2024

2024 journal article

Planning Application for Mobility Assessment of Intersection Forms in Intersection Control Evaluation

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

By: N. Rouphail* , B. Cesme & B. Schroeder

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Transportation Safety and Impact Analysis; Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 1, 2024

2024 journal article

Traffic Signal Systems Solutions Toolbox: A Case Study from Pennsylvania

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

By: N. Dobrota, B. Cesme, S. Gault*, S. Warchol, R. Rahman* & N. Rouphail* 

topics (OpenAlex): Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization
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9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 1, 2024

2024 article

Deep Reinforcement Learning Technique for Traffic Metering in Connected Urban Street Networks

Mohebifard, R., & Hajbabaie, A. (2024, June 19). TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD, Vol. 6.

By: R. Mohebifard n  & A. Hajbabaie n 

author keywords: perimeter control; data and data science; artificial intelligence and advanced computing applications; machine learning; planning and analysis; transportation network modeling
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques; Transportation Planning and Optimization
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 22, 2024

2024 journal article

Hydra Radio Access Network (H-RAN): Multi-Functional Communications and Sensing Networks, Initial Access Implementation, Task-1 Approach

IEEE ACCESS, 12, 76532–76554.

By: R. Abd, D. Findley n  & K. Kim*

co-author countries: Korea (Republic of) 🇰🇷
author keywords: Sensors; Collaboration; 6G mobile communication; Multitasking; Computer architecture; Federated learning; Radio access networks; Heterogeneous networks; Hydra radio access network (H-RAN); multi-functional networks; perceptive networks; heterogeneous data; AI/ML engines; collaborative-based approach; sparse multi-task learning (SMTL); initial access
topics (OpenAlex): Smart Grid Security and Resilience
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 1, 2024

2024 article

Joint Signal Timing and Trajectory Control With Uncertainty in Connected Automated Vehicle Dynamics

Bin Al Islam, S. M. A., & Hajbabaie, A. (2024, May 31). IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, Vol. 5.

By: S. Bin Al Islam * & A. Hajbabaie n 

author keywords: Trajectory; Timing; Uncertainty; Vehicle dynamics; Safety; Stochastic processes; Linear programming; Signal timing; trajectory optimization; connected and automated vehicles; chance constraint optimization; optimization under uncertainty
topics (OpenAlex): Vehicle Dynamics and Control Systems; Traffic control and management; Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Safety
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 1, 2024

2024 journal article

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

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, 25(5), 3402–3419.

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

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳
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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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 15, 2024

2024 article

Integrated corridor management by cooperative traffic signal and ramp metering control

Al Farabi, A., Mohebifard, R., Niroumand, R., Hajbabaie, A., Hadi, M., & Elefteriadou, L. (2024, April 16). COMPUTER-AIDED CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, Vol. 4.

By: A. Al Farabi  n, R. Mohebifard n , R. Niroumand*, A. Hajbabaie n , M. Hadi * & L. Elefteriadou *

co-author countries: Finland 🇫🇮
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 29, 2024

2024 article

Advancing the white phase mobile traffic control paradigm to consider pedestrians

Niroumand, R., Hajibabai, L., & Hajbabaie, A. (2024, March 10). COMPUTER-AIDED CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, Vol. 3.

By: R. Niroumand*, L. Hajibabai n  & A. Hajbabaie n 

co-author countries: Finland 🇫🇮
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Traffic and Road Safety; Transportation Planning and Optimization
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 8, 2024

2024 journal article

Examining Contingency and Inflation Practices Within Several Departments of Transportation in the United States

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 3.

By: A. Alsharef *, D. Findley n , E. Jaselskis n , T. Dudley n, K. Pyo n & G. Yang n

co-author countries: Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
topics (OpenAlex): Construction Project Management and Performance; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Underground infrastructure and sustainability
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Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 1, 2024

2024 journal article

Incorporation of Drone Technology Into the Chain of Survival for OHCA: Estimation of Time Needed for Bystander Treatment of OHCA and CPR Performance

CIRCULATION-CARDIOVASCULAR QUALITY AND OUTCOMES, 17(4).

By: M. Starks  n, A. Blewer *, C. Chow *, E. Sharpe*, L. Van Vleet, E. Arnold n , D. Buckland *, A. Joiner * ...

co-author countries: Switzerland 🇨🇭
author keywords: cardiopulmonary resuscitation; defibrillators; humans; out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; unmanned aerial devices
topics (OpenAlex): Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation; Trauma and Emergency Care Studies; Thermal Regulation in Medicine
TL;DR: Research participants were able to rapidly retrieve an AED from a drone while largely maintaining CPR quality according to American Heart Association guidelines, and chest compression fraction was lower than expected. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 1, 2024

2024 review

Challenges & barriers for real-time integration of drones in emergency cardiac care: Lessons from the United States, Sweden, & Canada

[Review of Challenges & barriers for real-time integration of drones in emergency cardiac care: Lessons from the United States, Sweden, & Canada]. RESUSCITATION PLUS, 17.

By: J. Zegre-Hemsey *, S. Cheskes *, A. Johnson *, W. Rosamond *, C. Cunningham*, E. Arnold n , S. Schierbeck *, A. Claesson *

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦 Sweden 🇸🇪
author keywords: Automated external defibrillator; Drone; Uncrewed aircraft systems; Emergency medical services; Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
topics (OpenAlex): Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation; Trauma and Emergency Care Studies; Disaster Response and Management
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 18, 2024

2023 article

Response time of mixed platoons with traditional and autonomous vehicles in field trials: impact assessment on flow stability and safety

Das, T., Ahmed, I., Williams, B. M., & Rouphail, N. M. (2023, December 29). TRANSPORTMETRICA A-TRANSPORT SCIENCE, Vol. 12.

By: T. Das n, I. Ahmed* , B. Williams n  & N. Rouphail n 

author keywords: Response time; mixed traffic; traffic flow stability; rear-end crash risk; adaptive cruise control; manufacturer heterogeneity
topics (OpenAlex): Traffic control and management; Transportation Planning and Optimization; Traffic and Road Safety
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 16, 2024

2023 report

Economic Contribution of Rail in North Carolina

In North Carolina State University. https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/pages/ProjDetails.aspx?ProjectID=2022-19

By: T. Brock , R. Hasset, C. Lippert, E. Nihal, C. Daniels, G. List, S. Bert, D. Findley

Contributors: T. Brock 

connect.ncdot.gov
Source: ORCID
Added: November 21, 2024

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