Peer Reviewed Publications

Other Publications & Presentations

 

Traffic Engineering

  • Zhang Y. and Rakha H. (2008), “Systematic Analysis of Capacity of Weaving Sections,” Efficient Transportation and Pavement Systems: Characterization, Mechanisms, Simulation and Modeling (Editors: Al-Qadi, Sayed, Alnuaimi, and Masad), Taylor and Francis, ISBN: 978-0-415-48979-9 (Hand Book), ISBN: 978-0-203-88120-0 (Electronic Book), pp. 151-164.

  • Katz B., Coffey P., and Rakha H. (In press), “Analysis of Enforcement Techniques for DWI Checkpoints and Their Impact on Traffic Operations” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

  • Katz B. and Rakha H. (2008), “Determination of Effective Design of Peripheral Transverse Bars to Reduce Speeds on a Controlled Roadway,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-1253). < PDF Draft >

  • Katz B., Monlino J., and Rakha H. (2008), “Evaluation of Design Alternatives of Peripheral Transverse Bars to Reduce Vehicle Speeds and Center Line Encroachment in a Driving Simulator,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-1251). < PDF Draft >

  • El-Shawarby I., Amer A., and Rakha H. (2008), “Evaluation of Driver Stopping Behavior on High-Speed Signalized Intersection Approaches,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-1941). < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Farzaneh M., Arafeh M., and Sterzin E. (2008), “Inclement Weather Impacts on Freeway Traffic Stream Behavior,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-0476). < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Amer A., and El-Shawarby I. (2008), “Modeling Driver Behavior Within Signalized Intersection Approach Decision-Dilemma Zone,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-0475). < PDF Draft >

  • Flintsch A. and Rakha H. (2007), “Characterization of Service Time and Traffic Impact of Parking Control Equipment in a University Environment,” Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, Jan. 22-25, Washington D.C. < PDF Draft >

  • Katz B., Duke D., and Rakha H. (2006), Design and Evaluation of Peripheral Transverse Bars to Reduce Vehicle Speed, Transportation Research Board 85 th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C. , CD-ROM [Paper 06-0577]. < PDF Draft >

  • Inman V., Davis G., El-Shawarby I. , and Rakha H. (2006), Field and Driving Simulator Validations of System for Warning Potential Victims of Red-Light Violators, Transportation Research Board 85th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 06-0390]. < PDF Draft >

  • Zhang W., Medina A., and Rakha H. (2007), “Statistical Analysis of Spatiotemporal Link and Path Flow Variability,” IEEE ITSC07 Conference, Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, Seattle, USA. < PDF Draft >

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Traffic Flow Theory

  • Rakha H. and Arafeh M. (In press), “Calibrating Steady-State Traffic Stream and Car-following Models using Loop Detector Data,” Transportation Science.

  • Rakha H. (2009), “Validation of Van Aerde’s Simplified Steady-state Car-following and Traffic Stream Model,” Transportation Letters: The International Journal of Transportation Research, Vol. 1(3), pp. 227-244.

  • Rakha H., Pasumarthy P., and Adjerid S. (2009), “A Simplified Behavioral Vehicle Longitudinal Motion Model,” Transportation Letters: The International Journal of Transportation Research, Vol. 1(2), pp. 95-110.

  • Wu N. and Rakha H. (In press), “Derivation of Van Aerde Traffic Stream Model from Tandem-Queueing Theory” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

  • Rakha H. and Wang W. (In press), “Procedure for Calibrating Gipps Car-Following Model” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

  • Rakha H., Farzaneh M., Arafeh M., and Sterzin E. (2008), “Inclement Weather Impacts on Freeway Traffic Stream Behavior,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-0476). < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Amer A., and El-Shawarby I. (2008), “Modeling Driver Behavior Within Signalized Intersection Approach Decision-Dilemma Zone,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-0475). < PDF Draft >

  • Hranac R., Sterzin E., Krechmer D., Rakha H., Farzaneh M., and Arafeh M. (2006), “Empirical Studies on Traffic Flow in Inclement Weather,” FHWA-HOP-07-073. < PDF Draft >

  • El-Shawarby I., Rakha H., Inman V., and Davis G. (In press), “Evaluation of Driver Deceleration Behavior at Signalized Intersections,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Ingle A., Hancock K., and Al-Kaisy A. (In press), “Estimating Truck Equivalencies for Freeway Sections,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Pecker C., and Cybis H. (2007), “Calibration Procedure for Gipps’ Car-following Model,” Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, Jan. 22-25, Washington D.C. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Arafeh M. (2007), “Tool for Calibrating Steady-State Traffic Stream and Car-following Models,” Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, Jan. 22-25, Washington D.C. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. (2006), Validation of Van Aerde's Simplified Steady-State Car-following and Traffic Stream Model, Transportation Research Board 85 th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 06-0424]. < PDF Draft >

  • Farzaneh M. and Rakha H. (2006), Impact of Differences in Driver Desired Speed on Steady-State Traffic Stream Behavior, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1965, pp. 142-151.<PDF Draft>

  • Rakha H. and Zhang Y. (2006), Analytical Procedures for Estimating Capacity of Freeway Weaving, Merge, and Diverge Sections, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 132(8), pp. 618-628.<PDF Draft>

  • Rakha H. and Farzaneh M. (2006), Macroscopic Modeling of Traffic Dispersion: Issues and Proposed Solutions, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 132(7), pp. 555-565.< PDF Draft >

  • Farzaneh M. and Rakha, H. (2006), Calibration of TRANSYT Traffic Dispersion Model: Issues and Proposed Solutions, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 132(7), pp. 548-555.< PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Zhang W. (2005), Estimating Traffic Stream Space-mean Speed and Reliability from Dual and Single Loop Detectors, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1925, pp. 38-47.< PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Zhang W. (2005), Consistency of Shock-wave and Queuing Theory Procedures for Analysis of Roadway Bottlenecks, Transportation Research Board 84 th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 05-1763].< PDF Draft >

  • Al-Kaisy, A. F., Jung, Y., and Rakha, H. (2005) “Developing Passenger Car Equivalency Factors for Heavy Vehicles during Congestion” Journal of Transportation Engineering, ASCE Publications, Vol. 131(7), pp.514-523. < PDF Draft >

  • Al-Kaisy, A. F., Bhatt, J., and Rakha, H. (2005) “Modeling the Effect of Heavy Vehicles on Sign Occlusion at Multilane Highways,” Journal of Transportation Engineering, ASCE Publications, Vol. 131(3), pp. 219-229. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Yu B. (2005), Impact of Tire and Aerodynamic Aids on Truck Performance along Upgrade Sections, Transportation Research Board 84 th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 05-0899].< PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Zhang Y. (2005), Analytical Procedures for Estimating Capacity of Type B Weaving Sections, Transportation Research Board 84 th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 05-2483]. < PDF Draft >

  • Zhang Y. and Rakha H. (2005), Systematic Analysis of Capacity of Weaving Sections, Transportation Research Board 84 th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 05-0916].< PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Yu B. (2004), Truck Performance Curves Reflective of Truck and Pavement Characteristics, Journal of Transportation Engineering , Vol. 130(6) , Nov./Dec., pp. 753-767. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Zhang Y. (2004), The INTEGRATION 2.30 Framework for Modeling Lane-Changing Behavior in Weaving Sections, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board , No. 1883, pp. 140-149. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Snare M., and Dion F. (2004), Vehicle Dynamics Model for Estimating Maximum Light Duty Vehicle Acceleration Levels, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board , No. 1883, pp. 40-49. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Crowther B. (2003), Comparison and Calibration of FRESIM and INTEGRATION Steady-state Car-following Behavior, Transportation Research , 37A, pp. 1-27. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H.A. and M. Van Aerde (1996), A Comparison of the Simulation Modules of the TRANSYT and INTEGRATION Models, Transportation Research Record , No. 1566, pp. 1-7.< PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Lucic I. (2002), Variable Power Vehicle Dynamics Model for Estimating Maximum Truck Acceleration Levels, Journal of Transportation Engineering , Vol. 128(5), Sept./Oct., pp. 412-419.< PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Crowther B. (2002), Comparison of Greenshields, Pipes, and Van Aerde Car-following and Traffic Stream Models, Transportation Research Record , No. 1802, pp. 248-262. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Kang Y., and Dion F. (2001), Estimating Vehicle Stops at Under-Saturated and Over-Saturated Fixed-Time Signalized Intersections, Transportation Research Record , No. 1776, pp. 128-137. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Lucic I., Demarchi S., Setti J., and Van Aerde M. (2001), Vehicle Dynamics Model for Predicting Maximum Truck Accelerations, Journal of Transportation Engineering , Vol. 127(5), Oct., pp. 418-425. < PDF Draft >

  • Carter M., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (1998 ), Variability of Traffic Flow Measures Across Lanes, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering , June Issue. Vol. 26(3), pp. 270-281. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Van Aerde M. (1995 ), Statistical Analysis of Day-to-Day Variations in Real-Time Traffic Flow Data, Transportation Research Record , No. 1510, pp. 26-34. < PDF Draft >

  • Stewart J.A., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (1995), Analysis of the Temporal and Spatial Variability of Free-Speed along a Freeway Segment, Transportation Research Record , No. 1494, pp. 1-10. < PDF Draft >

  • Van Aerde M. and Rakha H. (1995) "Multivariate Calibration of Single-Regime Speed-Flow-Density Relationships," Vehicle Navigation and Information Conference (VNIS). IEEE, Piscataway NJ, USA 95CH35776, pp.334-341.< PDF Draft >

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Traffic Modeling

  • Rakha H. and Arafeh M. (In press), “Calibrating Steady-State Traffic Stream and Car-following Models using Loop Detector Data,” Transportation Science.

  • Yao J., Rakha H., Teng H., Kwigizile V., and Kaseko M. (In press), “Estimating Highway Capacity Considering Two-Regime Models,” Journal of Transportation Engineering.

  • Rakha H. (2009), “Validation of Van Aerde’s Simplified Steady-state Car-following and Traffic Stream Model,” Transportation Letters: The International Journal of Transportation Research, Vol. 1(3), pp. 227-244.

  • Rakha H. and Wang W. (In press), “Procedure for Calibrating Gipps Car-Following Model” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

  • Rakha H., Pasumarthy P., and Adjerid S. (2009), “A Simplified Behavioral Vehicle Longitudinal Motion Model,” Transportation Letters: The International Journal of Transportation Research, Vol. 1(2), pp. 95-110.

  • Sung K. and Rakha H. (2009), “A Genetic Algorithm for Trip Distribution and Traffic Assignment from Traffic Counts in Stochastic User Equilibrium,” International Journal of Management Science, Vol. 15(1), pp. 51-69.

  • Rakha H., Amer A., and El-Shawarby I. (2008), “Modeling Driver Behavior within Signalized Intersection Approach Decision-Dilemma Zone,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2069, pp. 16-25.

    Rakha H. and Yu B. (2007), “TRUCKSIM Framework for Designing Truck Climbing Lanes,” Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, Jan. 22-25, Washington D.C. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Arafeh M. (2007), “Tool for Calibrating Steady-State Traffic Stream and Car-following Models,” Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, Jan. 22-25, Washington D.C. <PDF Draft>

  • Rakha H., Pecker C., and Cybis H. (2007), “Calibration Procedure for Gipps’ Car-following Model,” Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, Jan. 22-25, Washington D.C. <PDF Draft>

  • El-Shawarby I., Rakha H., Inman V., and Davis G., (2006), “Effect of Yellow-Phase Trigger on Driver Behavior at High-Speed Signalized Intersections,” IEEE ITSC06 Conference, September 17-20, Toronto, Canada. < PDF Draft >

  • Setti J.R., Rakha H., and El-Shawarby I. (2006), “Analysis of Brake Perception-Reaction Times on High-Speed Signalized Intersection Approaches,” IEEE ITSC06 Conference, September 17-20, Toronto, Canada. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., El-Shawarby I., Arafeh M., and Dion F. (2006), “Estimating Path Travel-Time Reliability,” IEEE ITSC06 Conference, September 17-20, Toronto, Canada. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Paramahamsan H., and Van Aerde M. (2005), Comparison of Static Maximum Likelihood Origin-Destination Formulations. Transportation and Traffic Theory: Flow, Dynamics and Human Interaction , Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory (ISTTT16), pp. 693-716. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Medina A., Ahn K., El-Shawarby I., and Arafeh M. ( 2005) , Evaluating Alternative Lane Management Strategies along I-81, Transportation Research Board 84 th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 05-2086]. < PDF Draft >

  • Al-Kaisy, A. F., Jung, Y., and Rakha, H. (2005), Developing Passenger Car Equivalency Factors for Heavy Vehicles during Congestion, Journal of Transportation Engineering , ASCE Publications, Vol. 131(7), pp.514-523. < PDF Draft >

  • Al-Kaisy, A. F., Bhatt, J., and Rakha, H. (2005), Modeling the Effect of Heavy Vehicles on Sign Occlusion at Multilane Highways, Journal of Transportation Engineering , ASCE Publications, Vol. 131(3), pp. 219-229. < PDF Draft >

  • Al-Kaisy A., Bhatt J., and Rakha H. (2004), Assessing the Occlusion Effect of Large-Dimension Vehicles on Traffic Signs at Multilane Highways. Journal of Transportation Engineering , Vol. 130 (5), pp.648-657. < PDF Draft >

  • Van Aerde M., Rakha H., and Paramahamsan H. (2003), Estimation of O-D Matrices: The Relationship between Practical and Theoretical Considerations. Transportation Research Record , No. 1831, pp. 122-130. < PDF Draft >

  • El-Zarif J., Hobeika A., and Rakha H. (2003), Evaluating a Detection and Warning System to Deter No-passing Zone Violations, Journal of Transportation Engineering , Vol. 129(6), Nov./Dec., pp. 590-599.

  • Katz B., Rakha H., and Al-Kaisy A. (2003), "A Modeling Framework and Case Study Evaluation of Weigh Station Operations." Transportation Research Board 82 nd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., January, CD-ROM [Paper # 03-2592].< PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Crowther B. (2003), Comparison and Calibration of FRESIM and INTEGRATION Steady-state Car-following Behavior, Transportation Research , 37A, pp. 1-27. < PDF Draft >

  • El-Zarif J., Hobeika A., and Rakha H. (2002), Simulating No-Passing Zone Violations on a Vertical Curve of a Two-lane Rural Road , Transportation Research Record , No. 1800, pp. 16-26. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Van Aerde M., Bloomberg L., and Huang X. (1998), Construction and Calibration of a Large-Scale Micro-Simulation Model of the Salt Lake Area, Transportation Research Record , No. 1644, pp. 93-102. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H.A. and M. Van Aerde (1996 ), A Comparison of the Simulation Modules of the TRANSYT and INTEGRATION Models, Transportation Research Record , No. 1566, pp. 1-7. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Hellinga M., and Van Aerde M. (1996), "Systematic Verification, Validation and Calibration of Traffic Simulation Models," Transportation Research Board 75 th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 961153].< PDF Draft >

  • Van Aerde M., Hellinga B., Baker M., and Rakha H. (1996), "INTEGRATION: An Overview of Current Simulation Features," Transportation Research Board 75 th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January.

  • Rakha H.A. and M. Van Aerde (1996), A Comparison of the Simulation Modules of the TRANSYT and INTEGRATION Models, Transportation Research Record , No. 1566, pp. 1-7.< PDF Draft >

  • Van Aerde M., Rakha H., Porter C., and Sanchez R. (1995), "Simulation of Navigational Waste Associated with Wrong Turns for Alternate Vehicle Displays," ITS America Conference, Ann Arbor MI, March, CD-ROM, [Paper # 133]. < PDF Draft >

  • Van Aerde M. and Rakha H. (1995) "Multivariate Calibration of Single-Regime Speed-Flow-Density Relationships," Vehicle Navigation and Information Conference (VNIS). IEEE, Piscataway NJ, USA 95CH35776, pp.334-341.< PDF Draft >

  • Rilett L., Benedek C., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (1994), "Evaluation of IVHS Options Using CONTRAM and INTEGRATION," First World Congress on Applications Transport Telematics & Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems, Paris, November, pp.823-830.< PDF Draft >

  • Van Aerde M., B. Hellinga, L. Yu, and Rakha H. (1993). "Vehicle Probes as Real-Time ATMS Sources of Dynamic O-D and Travel Time Data," Proceedings of the Conference on Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), St. Petersburg, Florida, October, pp. 207-230.< PDF Draft >

  • Rakha, H., M. Van Aerde, E. R. Case, and A. Ugge (1989), "Evaluating the Benefits and Interactions of Route Guidance and Traffic Control Strategies Using Simulation," First Vehicle Navigation and Information Systems Conference (VNIS). IEEE, Piscataway NJ, USA n89CH2789-6, pp.296-303.

  • Van Aerde, M. and Rakha H. (1989), "Development and Potential of System Optimized Route Guidance Strategies," First Vehicle Navigation and Information Systems Conference (VNIS). IEEE, Piscataway NJ, USA n89CH2789-6, pp. 304-309.

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Traffic Management and Control

  • El-Shawarby I., Amer A., and Rakha H. (2008), “Evaluation of Driver Stopping Behavior on High-Speed Signalized Intersection Approaches,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-1941). < PDF Draft >

  • Flintsch A. and Rakha H. (2007), “Characterization of Service Time and Traffic Impact of Parking Control Equipment in a University Environment,” Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, Jan. 22-25, Washington D.C. < PDF Draft >

  • Katz B., Duke D., and Rakha H. (2006), Design and Evaluation of Peripheral Transverse Bars to Reduce Vehicle Speed, Transportation Research Board 85 th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C. , CD-ROM [Paper 06-0577]. < PDF Draft >

  • Inman V., Davis G., El-Shawarby I. , and Rakha H. (2006), Field and Driving Simulator Validations of System for Warning Potential Victims of Red-Light Violators, Transportation Research Board 85th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 06-0390]. < PDF Draft >

  • Ahn K. and Rakha H. (2006), “System-Wide Impacts of Green Extension Transit Signal Priority,” IEEE ITSC06 Conference, September 17-20, Toronto, Canada. < PDF Draft >

  • Ahn K., Rakha H., and Collura J. (2006), Evaluation of Green Extension Transit Signal Priority Strategies using Portable GPS Receivers, Transportation Research Board 85 th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C. , CD-ROM [Paper 06-0641]. < PDF Draft >

  • Dion F. and Rakha H. (2005), Integration of Transit Priority within Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Systems, Transportation Research Board 84th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 05-]. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Zhang Y. (2004), Sensitivity Analysis of Transit Signal Priority Impacts on Operation of a Signalized Intersection, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 130(6), Nov./Dec., pp. 796-804. < PDF Draft >

  • Dion F., Rakha H., and Zhang Y. (2004), Evaluation of Potential Transit Signal Priority Benefits Along a Fixed-Time Signalized Arterial. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 130(3), May/June, pp. 1-10. < PDF Draft >

  • Dion F., Rakha H., and Zhang Y. (2002), "Evaluation of Transit Signal Priority Benefits along a Fixed-Time Signalized Arterial," Transportation Research Board 81 st Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., January, CD-ROM [Paper # 02-2137].< PDF Draft >

  • Chang J., Collura J., Dion F., and Rakha H. (2003), Evaluation of Service Reliability Impacts of Traffic Signal Priority Strategies for Bus Transit. Transportation Research Record , No. 1841, pp. 23-31. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Medina A., Sin H. Dion F., Van Aerde M., and Jenq J. (2000), Field Evaluation of Efficiency, Energy, Environmental and Safety Impacts of Traffic Signal Coordination across Jurisdictional Boundaries , Transportation Research Record , No. 1727, pp. 42-51. < PDF Draft >

  • Kachroo P. and Rakha H. (1998), Isolated Ramp Metering Feedback Control Utilizing Mixed Sensitivity for Desired Mainline Density and the Ramp Queues, Proceedings of SPIE - International Society of Optical Engineering , Vol. 3525, pp. 458-466.

  • Rakha H. and Van Aerde M. (1995), REALTRAN: An Off-line Emulator for Estimating the Impacts of SCOOT, Transportation Research Record , No. 1494, No. 1494, pp. 124-128. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Van Aerde M. (1995), "A Comparison of Real-Time Traffic Information from Vehicle Probes and Loop Detectors," Transportation Research Board 74 th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 950806].

  •  Rakha H. and Van Aerde M. (1995), "Accuracy of Vehicle Probe Estimates of Link Travel Time and Instantaneous Speed," ITS America Conference, Ann Arbor MI, March, CD-ROM. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Van Aerde M., and Case E.R. (1992), "Real-Time Incremental Coordination of Traffic Signals Using TRANSYT-7F." Traffic Management Proceedings of the Engineering Foundation Conference, ISBN 0939204487, Florida, pp. 1-24.

  • Rakha, H., M. Van Aerde, and E.R. Case (1991), "Experiments in Incremental Real-Time Optimization of Phase, Cycle, and Offset Times Using an On-Line Adaptation of TRANSYT-7F," Engineering Foundation Conference on 'Traffic Management: Issues and Techniques,' Palm Coast, Florida, April.

  • MacKinnon, G., Rakha H., J. A. Stewart, and M. Van Aerde (1990), "A Demonstration of the Traffic Signal Network Capabilities of the INTEGRATION Model in Downtown Kingston," Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE) Annual Conference, Toronto, May.

 

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Advanced Traveler Information Systems

  • Ahn K. and Rakha H. (2007), “Energy and Environmental Impacts of Driver Route Choice Decisions,” IEEE ITSC07 Conference, Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, Seattle, USA. < PDF Draft >

  • Zhang W., Medina A., and Rakha H. (2007), “Statistical Analysis of Spatiotemporal Link and Path Flow Variability,” IEEE ITSC07 Conference, Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, Seattle, USA. < PDF Draft >

  • Sherali H., Desai J., and Rakha H. (2006), A Discrete Optimization Approach for Locating Automatic Vehicle Identification Readers for the Provision of Roadway Travel Times, Transportation Research, Vol. 40B, pp. 857-871. <PDF Draft>

  • Dion F. and Rakha H. (2006), Estimating Dynamic Roadway Travel Times using Automatic Vehicle Identification Data for Low Sampling Rates, Transportation Research, Vol. 40B, pp. 745-766. <PDF Draft>

  • Arafeh M. and Rakha H. (2005), Genetic Algorithm Approach for Locating Automatic Vehicle Identification Readers, 8th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), Sept. 13-16, Vienna, Austria, CD-ROM [Paper FA6.1]. < PDF Draft >

  • Hellinga B., Rakha H. , and Van Aerde M. (2004), Assessing the Potential of Using Traffic Simulation Model Results for Evaluating Automatic Incident Detection Algorithms, Intelligent Transportation Systems Safety and Security Conference, Miami, 24-25 March. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Hellinga B., and Van Aerde M. (2004), Testbed for Evaluating Automatic Incident Detection Algorithms, Intelligent Transportation Systems Safety and Security Conference, Miami, 24-25 March. < PDF Draft >

  • Sivanandan S., Dion F., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (2003), Effect of Variable Message Signs in Reducing Railroad Crossing Delays. Transportation Research Record , No. 1844, pp. 85-93. < PDF Draft >

  • Dion F. and Rakha H. (2003), "Estimating Spatial Travel Times using Automatic Vehicle Identification Data." Transportation Research Board 82 nd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper # 03-2209]. < PDF Draft >

  • Sherali H., Desai J., Rakha H., and El-Shawarby I. (2003), A Discrete Optimization Approach for Locating Automatic Vehicle Identification Readers for the Provision of Roadway Travel Times." Transportation Research Board 82 nd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM.< PDF Draft >

  • Van Aerde M., Rakha H., Porter C., and Sanchez R. (1995), "Simulation of Navigational Waste Associated with Wrong Turns for Alternate Vehicle Displays," ITS America Conference, Ann Arbor MI, March, CD-ROM, [Paper # 133]. < PDF Draft >

  • Rilett L., Benedek C., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (1994), "Evaluation of IVHS Options Using CONTRAM and INTEGRATION," First World Congress on Applications Transport Telematics & Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems, Paris, November, pp.823-830.< PDF Draft >

  • Van Aerde M., B. Hellinga, L. Yu, and Rakha H. (1993). "Vehicle Probes as Real-Time ATMS Sources of Dynamic O-D and Travel Time Data," Proceedings of the Conference on Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), St. Petersburg, Florida, October, pp. 207-230.< PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Van Aerde M. (1993), "A Comparison of Real-Time Traffic Information from Vehicle Probes and Loop Detectors," Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE) Annual Conference, Edmonton, June, Volume 2, pp. 93-114.

  • Rakha, H., M. Van Aerde, E. R. Case, and A. Ugge (1989), "Evaluating the Benefits and Interactions of Route Guidance and Traffic Control Strategies Using Simulation," First Vehicle Navigation and Information Systems Conference (VNIS). IEEE, Piscataway NJ, USA n89CH2789-6, pp.296-303.

  • Van Aerde, M. and Rakha H. (1989), "Development and Potential of System Optimized Route Guidance Strategies," First Vehicle Navigation and Information Systems Conference (VNIS). IEEE, Piscataway NJ, USA n89CH2789-6, pp. 304-309.

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In-vehicle Systems

  • Hellinga B., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (In press), Coupled Evaluation of Communication System Loading and ATIS/ATMS Efficiency, International Journal of Vehicle Information and Communication Systems. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Hankey J., Patterson A., and Van Aerde M. (2001), Field Evaluation of Safety Impacts of Adaptive Cruise Control, ITS Journal , Vol. 6, pp. 1-35. < PDF Draft >

  • Van Aerde M. and Rakha H. (1999), A Framework for the Evaluation of System Safety Benefits of Intelligent Cruise Control Systems, ITS Journal , Vol. 5, pp. 163-189. < PDF Draft >

  • Hellinga B., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (1995), "Coupled Evaluation of Communication System Loading and ATIS/ATMS Efficiency," Vehicle Navigation and Information Conference (VNIS). IEEE, Piscataway NJ, USA 95CH35776, pp. 286-291. < PDF Draft >

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Transportation Safety Modeling

  • El-Shawarby I., Amer A., and Rakha H. (2008), “Evaluation of Driver Stopping Behavior on High-Speed Signalized Intersection Approaches,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-1941).<PDF Draft>

  • Medina A., Rakha H., Arafeh M., Dua D., Abdel-Salam A., and Abbas M. (2008), “Safety Impacts of Access Control Standards on Crossroads in the Vicinity of Highway Interchanges,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-1113). <PDF Draft>

  • Avgoustis A., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (2004), Framework for Estimating Network-wide Safety Impacts of Intelligent Transportation Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems Safety and Security Conference, Miami, 24-25 March. < PDF Draft >

  • Medina A., Lee S., and Rakha H. (2004), C ase Study Operational and Safety Evaluation of an Interstate Highway, Intelligent Transportation Systems Safety and Security Conference, Miami, 24-25 March. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Hankey J., Patterson A., and Van Aerde M. (2001), Field Evaluation of Safety Impacts of Adaptive Cruise Control, ITS Journal , Vol. 6, pp. 1-35. < PDF Draft >

  • Van Aerde M. and Rakha H. (1999), A Framework for the Evaluation of System Safety Benefits of Intelligent Cruise Control Systems, ITS Journal , Vol. 5, pp. 163-189. < PDF Draft >

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Transportation Environmental Modeling

  • Ahn K. and Rakha H. (In press), “Energy and Environmental Assessment of High-Speed Roundabouts” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

  • Park S. and Rakha H. (In press), “Environmental Impacts of High-Emitting Vehicles” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.

  • Ahn, K. and Rakha H. (2009), “Case Study Evaluation of Energy and Environmental Impacts of Traffic Calming Measures,” Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, Vol. 14(6), pp. 411-424.

  • Ahn K., Rakha H., and El-Shawarby I. (2008), “Environmental Impacts of Catalytic Converter Malfunctions,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2058, pp.79-78.

  • Ahn K. and Rakha H. (2008), “The Effects of Route Choice Decisions on Vehicle Energy Consumption and Emissions,” Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, Vol. 13, pp. 151-167.

  • Ahn K. and Rakha H. (2008), “Energy and Environmental Effects of Traffic Calming Measures,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-1044). < PDF Draft >

  • Park S., Rakha H., Farzaneh M., Zietsman J., and Lee D. (2008), “Development of Fuel and Emission Models for High-Speed Heavy-Duty Trucks, Light-Duty Trucks, and Light-Duty Vehicles,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-0749). < PDF Draft >

  • Park S. and Rakha H. (2008), “Derivation of Remote Sensing Cut Points for the Screening of High-Emitting Vehicles,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-0747). < PDF Draft >

  • Ahn K., Rakha H., and El-Shawarby I. (2008), “Environmental Impacts of Catalytic Converter Malfunctions,” Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-17, Washington D.C. (Paper 08-0500). < PDF Draft >

  • Ahn K., Rakha H., and El-Shawarby I. (2007), “Study of Catalytic Converter Impact and Engine-out Emission Modeling using In-vehicle On-road Emission Measurements,” Second Ain Shams University International Conference on Environmental Engineering (ASCEE), Cairo, Egypt, April 10-12. < PDF Draft >

  • El-Shawarby I., Rakha H., and Ahn K. (2007), “Impact of Catalytic Converter on On-road Vehicle Emissions,” Second Ain Shams University International Conference on Environmental Engineering (ASCEE), Cairo, Egypt, April 10-12. < PDF Draft >

  • Ahn K. and Rakha H. (2007), “Energy and Environmental Impacts of Route Choice Decisions,” Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, Jan. 22-25, Washington D.C. <PDF Draft>

  • Rakha H., Park S., Marr L., and Olin R. (2007), “Solutions for Enhancing Remote Sensing High Emitter Vehicle Screening Procedures,” Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, Jan. 22-25, Washington D.C. <PDF Draft>

  • Jeihani M., Ahn K., Hobeika A., Sherali H., and Rakha H. (2006), Comparison of TRANSIMS’ Light Duty Vehicle Emissions with On-road Emission Measurements, Journal of the Transportation Research Forum, Vol. 45(1), pp. 87-100. < PDF Draft >

  • Park S. and Rakha H. (2006), Energy and Environmental Impacts of Roadway Grades, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1987, pp. 148-160. <PDF Draft>

  • El-Shawarby I., Ahn K., and Rakha H. (2005), Compa rative Field Evaluation of Vehicle Cruise Speed and Acceleration Level Impacts on Hot Stabilized Emissions. Transportation Research, Part D: Transport & Environment , Vol. 10(1), pp. 13-30. < PDF Draft >

  • El-Shawarby I., Rakha H. and Ahn K. (2005), Impact Of Catalytic Converter on On-Road Vehicle Emissions, Transportation Research Board 84 th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 05-0825]. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Ahn K., and Trani A. (2004), The VT-Micro Framework for Modeling of Hot Stabilized Light Duty Vehicle and Truck Emissions. Transportation Research, Part D: Transport & Environment , Vol. 9(1), January, pp. 49-74. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Ahn K. (2004), INTEGRATION Modeling Framework for Estimating Mobile Source Emissions. Journal of Transportation Engineering , Vol. 130(2), March/April, pp. 183-193. < PDF Draft >

  • Ahn K., Rakha H., and Trani A. (2004), Microframework for Modeling of High-Emitting Vehicles, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board , No. 1880, pp. 39-49. < PDF Draft >

  • Sivanandan R. and Rakha H. (2004), "Vehicle Aggregation Impacts on Fuel Consumption and Emission Estimates," Accepted for Presentation at the Transportation Research Board 83 rd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 04-3372]. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Ahn K., El-Shawarby I., and Jang S. (2004), "Emissions Model Development using In-vehicle On-board Emission Measurements", Accepted for Presentation at the Transportation Research Board 83 rd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 04-3410]. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Ahn K., and Trani A. (2003), Comparison of Mobile5a, VT-Micro, and CMEM Models for Estimating Hot-Stabilized Light Duty Gasoline Vehicle Emissions. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering , Vol. 30(6), Dec., pp. 1010-1021. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H. and Ding Y. (2003), Impact of Vehicle Stops on Hot Stabilized Light-Duty Vehicle Energy and Emission Rates, Journal of Transportation Engineering , Vol. 129(1), Jan./Feb., pp. 1-10. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Ahn K. , and Trani A. ( 2003), Microscopic Modeling of Vehicle Start Emissions. Transportation Research Record , No. 1842, pp. 29-38. < PDF Draft >

  • Rakha H., Ahn K., and Trani A. (2003), "The VT-Micro Framework for Modeling of Hot Stabilized Light Duty Vehicle and Truck Emissions." Transportation Research Board 82 nd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., January, CD-ROM [Paper # 03-2290].

  • Ding Y. and Rakha H. (2002), Trip-Based Explanatory Variables for Estimating Vehicle Fuel Consumption and Emission Rates, Journal of Water, Air, and Soil Pollution: Focus , Vol. 2, Issue 5-6, pp. 61-77.

  • Ahn K. Rakha H., Trani A., and Van Aerde M. (2002), Estimating Vehicle Fuel Consumption and Emissions Based on Instantaneous Speed and Acceleration Levels, Journal of Transportation Engineering , Vol. 128(2), March/April Issue, pp. 182-190.

  • Rakha H., Dion F., and Sin H. (2001), Field Evaluation of Energy and Emission Impacts of Traffic Flow Improvement Projects using GPS Data: Issues and Proposed Solutions, Transportation Research Record , No. 1768, pp. 210-223.

  • Rakha H., Van Aerde M., Ahn K. and Trani A. (2000), Requirements for Evaluation of Environmental Impacts of Intelligent Transportation Systems using Speed and Acceleration Data, Transportation Research Record , No. 1738, pp. 56-67.

  • Dion F., Van Aerde M., and Rakha H. (2000), "Mesoscopic Fuel Consumption and Vehicle Emission Rate Estimation as a Function of Average Speed and Number of Stops," Transportation Research Board 79th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 00-1134].

  • Ahn K., Trani A. A. , Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (1999), "Microscopic Fuel Consumption and Energy Emission Models," Transportation Research Board 78 th Annual Meeting, January, CD-ROM, [Paper # 99-1431].

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Abstract Peer Reviewed Papers and Papers Presented at Professional Meetings

  • Rakha H., Medina A., Ahn K., El-Shawarby I., and Arafeh M. (2008), “Evaluating Alternative Truck Management Strategies along I-81,” Urbistics Conference, Hammamet, Tunisia, March 9-12.

  • Dion, F. and Rakha H. (2008), “Integrating Transit Signal Priority and Adaptive Traffic Signal Control,” Urbistics Conference, Hammamet, Tunisia, March 9-12.

  • Rakha H., Yue H., and Dion F. (2008), “VT-MESO Model Framework for Estimating Hot Stabilized Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Consumption and Emission Rates,” Urbistics Conference, Hammamet, Tunisia, March 9-12.

  • Rakha H., Pasumarthy P., and Adjerid S. (2004), "Modeling Longitudinal Vehicle Motion: Issues and Proposed Solutions," Proceedings of the Transport Science and Technology Congress, Greece, September, CD-ROM [PAN103].

  • Rakha H. and Farzaneh M. (2004), "Macroscopic Modeling of Traffic Dispersion: Issues and Proposed Solutions," Proceedings of the Transport Science and Technology Congress, Greece, September, CD-ROM [PAN101].

  • Rakha H., Ahn K., and El-Shawarby I. (2004), "Heavy Duty Vehicle Emission Model Development Using In-vehicle On-Road Emission Measurements," 14 th CRC On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, San Diego, March, CD-ROM.

  • Rakha H., Snare M., and Yue H. (2004), "Characterization of Typical Driver Acceleration and Deceleration Behavior for Traffic and Environmental Modeling," 14 th CRC On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, San Diego, March, CD-ROM.

  • Dion F. and Rakha H. (2004), "The VT-Meso Framework for Estimating Hot Stabilized Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Consumption and Emission Rates," 14 th CRC On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, San Diego, March, CD-ROM.

  • Rakha H. and Zhang Y. (2004), "The INTEGRATION 2.30 Framework for Modeling Lane-Changing Behavior in Weaving Sections," Accepted for Presentation at the Transportation Research Board 83 rd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 04-3422].

  • Rakha H., Snare M., and Dion F. (2004), "Vehicle Dynamics Model for Estimating Maximum Light Duty Vehicle Acceleration Levels," Accepted for Presentation at the Transportation Research Board 83 rd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper 04-3379].

  • Rakha H. and Yu B. (2003), "Truck Performance Curves Reflective of Truck & Pavement Characteristics," Transportation Engineering and Safety Conference, Penn State, December.

  • Rakha H., Katz B., and Al-Kaisy A. (2003), "Field Evaluation of Weigh-in-Motion Screening on Truck Weigh Station Operations," IEEE Intelligent Vehicle Symposium, Columbus, Ohio, June 9-11, Paper # 74.

  • Dion F., Rakha H., Zhang Y., and Collura J. (2003), "Transit Signal Priority Impacts along a Fixed-Time Signalized Arterial," IEEE Intelligent Vehicle Symposium, Columbus, Ohio, June 9-11, Paper # 450.

  • Rakha H., Ahn K., El-Shawarby I., and Jang S. (2003), "Emission Model Development Using In-Vehicle On-Road Emission Measurements." 13th CRC ON-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, San Diego, April, CD-ROM.

  • Sherali H., Desai J., Rakha H. and El-Shawarby I. (2003), A Discrete Optimization Approach for Locating Automatic Vehicle Identification Readers for the Provision of Roadway Travel Times. Transportation Research Board 82 nd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper # 03-2596].

  • Van Aerde M., Rakha H., and Paramahamsan H. (2003), "Estimation of O-D Matrices: The Relationship between Practical and Theoretical Considerations." Transportation Research Board 82 nd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper # 03-2296].

  • Rakha H., Ahn K., and Trani A. (2003), "Microscopic Modeling of Vehicle Start Emissions." Transportation Research Board 82 nd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper # 03-2288].

  • Sivanandan S., Dion F., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (2003), "Effect of Variable Message Signs in Reducing Railroad Crossing Delays." Transportation Research Board 82 nd Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., CD-ROM [Paper # 03-2239].

  • Rakha H. and Ahn K. (2003), "The INTEGRATION Modeling Framework for Estimating Mobile Source Emissions." Forth International Conference on Urban Air Quality Proceedings, Prague, Czech Republic, March, CD-ROM, [Paper # 00028].

  • Rakha H., Ahn K., and Trani A. (2003), "The VT-Micro Framework for Modeling of Hot Stabilized Light Duty Vehicle and Truck Emissions." Forth International Conference on Urban Air Quality Proceedings, Prague, Czech Republic, March, CD-ROM [Paper # 000029].

  • Ding Y. and Rakha H. (2002), "Trip-Based Explanatory Variables for Estimating Hot-Stabilized Light-Duty Gasoline Vehicle Fuel Consumption and Emission Rates," Presented at the Transportation Research Board 81 st Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 02-2144].

  • Rakha H., Ahn K., Trani A. (2002), "Applications of Automobile Emissions Modeling to Airport System Planning," Transportation Research Circular, Transportation Research Board 80 th Annual Meeting Workshop.

  • El-Zarif J., Hobeika A., and Rakha H. (2002), "Simulating No-Passing Zone Violations on a Vertical Curve of a Two-lane Rural Road", Presented at the Transportation Research Board 81 st Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 02-2459].

  • Rakha H. and Crowther B. (2002), "Comparison of Greenshields, Pipes, and Van Aerde Car-following and Traffic Stream Models," Presented at the Transportation Research Board 81 st Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 02-2143].

  • Dion F., H. Rakha , Y. Zhang, and A. Manar (2001), "Examination of the Use of an Intelligent Transportation System to Promote Transit Movements on Urban Arterials" [In French]. Presented at the 36 th Annual Meeting of the Quebec Transportation and Road Association, Laval, Quebec, March, CD-ROM.

  • Dion F., H. Rakha , and A. Manar (2001), "Mesoscopic Fuel Consumption and Emissions Model" [In French]. Presented at the 36 th Annual Meeting of the Quebec Transportation and Road Association, Laval, Quebec, March, CD-ROM.

  • Rakha H., A. Medina, H. Sin, F. Dion, M. Van Aerde, and J. Jenq (2001), "Case Study Evaluation of Throughput, Energy, Environmental and Safety Impacts of Traffic Signal Coordination: Field and Modeling Results," International Road Federation Conference Proceedings, Paris, June, CD-ROM.

  • Ding Y. and Rakha H. (2001), "Identifying Trip-Based Explanatory Variables for Estimating Hot-Stabilized Light-Duty Gasoline Vehicle Fuel Consumption and Emission Rates," Third International Conference on Air Quality Proceedings, Loutraci, Greece, March, CD-ROM, [Paper # UAP.1.5].

  • Rakha H. and Ding Y. (2001), "Impact of Vehicle Stops on Hot Stabilized Light-Duty Vehicle Energy and Emission Rates," Presented at the Transportation Research Board 80 th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 01-2483].

  • Rakha H., Kang Y., and Dion F. (2001), "Estimating Vehicle Stops at Under-Saturated and Over-Saturated Fixed-Time Signalized Intersections," Presented at the Transportation Research Board 80 th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 01-2353].

  • Rakha H., Dion F., and Sin H. (2001), "Field Evaluation of Energy and Emission Impacts of Traffic Flow Improvement Projects using GPS Data: Issues and Proposed Solutions," Presented at the Transportation Research Board 80 th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 01-2427].

  • Rakha H., Van Aerde M., Ahn K. and Trani A. (2000), "Requirements for Evaluation of Environmental Impacts of Intelligent Transportation Systems using Speed and Acceleration Data," Presented at the Transportation Research Board 79 th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 00-1133].

  • Rakha H. (1999) "Integrating Graduate and Continuing Education Courses: Lessons Learned," Presented at the Symposium for Learning Centered Environments, Blacksburg, December 2-3, [No proceedings for the conference].

  • Van Aerde M. and Rakha H. (1999), "The Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative: Evaluating Throughput and Efficiency Impacts," Presented at the Intelligent Transportation Systems of America (ITSA) conference, April, [Not included in the conference proceedings].

  • Rakha H. and Van Aerde M. (1999), "The Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative: Evaluating Energy and Emissions Impacts," Presented at the Intelligent Transportation Systems of America (ITSA) conference, April, [Not included in the conference proceedings].

  • Van Aerde M. and Rakha H. (1999), "Car-Following with and without AVCSS: Field Results," Presented at the Intelligent Transportation Systems of America (ITSA) conference, April, [Not included in the conference proceedings].

  • Van Aerde M. and Rakha H. (1999), "Benefits Assessment of ITS in Regional Networks using Traffic Simulation: The New 10-Step Planning Process," Presented at the Transportation Research Board 78 th Annual Meeting, January, [Not included in the conference proceedings].

  • Carter M., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (1996) "Variability of Traffic Flow Measures across Lanes," Transportation Research Board 75 th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 960745].

  • Rakha H. and Van Aerde M. (1995), "REALTRAN: An Off-line Emulator for Estimating the Impacts of SCOOT", 74 th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 950927].

  • Rakha H. and Van Aerde M. (1995), "Statistical Analysis of Day-to-Day Variations in Real-Time Traffic Flow Data," 74 th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 950805].

  • Stewart J.A., Rakha H., and Van Aerde M. (1995), "An Analysis of the Temporal and Spatial Variability of Free-Speed along a Freeway Segment " , 74 th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January, CD-ROM [Paper # 95804].

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Other Publications

  • Hranac R., Sterzin E., Krechmer D., Rakha H., Farzaneh M., and Arafeh M. (2006), “Empirical Studies on Traffic Flow in Inclement Weather,” FHWA-HOP-07-073.

  • Rakha H., Medina A., Ahn K., El-Shawarby I., and Arafeh M. (2003), "Simul ation Study of the Roanoke/Blacksburg Section of I-81", Report submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation, 5p.

  • Ahn K. and Rakha H. (2003), "Study of Traffic Use on Virginia State Route 24 at Appomattox Court House National Historic Park", Report submitted to the National Parking Services, 48p.

  • Katz B. and Rakha H. (2002), "Field and Modeling Framework and Case Study of Truck Weigh Station Operations." Report submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation, 80p.

  • Dion F. and Rakha H. (2001), "State-of-the-art of Spatial Travel Time Estimation Technologies, Systems, and Field Tests." Report submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation, 38p.

  • Crowther B. and Rakha H. (2001), "A Comparison of CORSIM and INTEGRATION for the Modeling of Stationary Bottlenecks." Report submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation, 140p.

  • Dion F. and Rakha H. (2001), "Field and Simulation Evaluation of the Columbia Pike SCOOT Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System." Report submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation, 21p.

  • Medina A., Lee S., and Rakha H. (2000), "A Preliminary Evaluation of the Operational and Safety Levels of I-81." Report submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation, 27p.

  • Dion F., Rakha H., and Zhang Y. (2000), "Modeling the Impacts of Integrating Transit Signal Priority and SCOOT Adaptive Signal Control: The Columbia Pike Case Study." Report submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), 100p.

  • Zimmerman C., Marks J., Jenq J., Cluett C, DeBlasio A., Lappin J., Rakha H., and Wunderlich K. (2000), Phoenix Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative Evaluation Report , FHWA-JPO-00-015, 122p.

  • Carter M., Cluett C., DeBlasio A., Dion F., Hicks B., Lappin J., Novak D., Rakha H., St-Onge C., and Van Aerde M. (2000), Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative San Antonio Evaluation Report , FHWA-OP-00-017, 116p.

  • Wetherby B., Rakha H.A., and Van Aerde M (1998), SWIFT Architecture Evaluation , Washington State Department of Transportation WSDOT Y-5908, 173p.

  • Rakha H.A. and Van Aerde M. (1996), Genesis Modeling Evaluation , FHWA-RD-96-118, 161p.

  • Van Aerde M. and Rakha H. (1995), TravTek Evaluation Modeling Study , FHWA-RD-95-090, 184p.

  • Perez, W., Van Aerde, M., Rakha, H., and Robinson, M. (1995), TravTek Evaluation Safety Study , FHWA-RD-95-188, 124p.

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