New Standards for Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Construction Projects
Morrison Hershfield has developed all-new standards for electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) construction projects for the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) for use in public parking...
Session title: Emerging Issues in Urban Transportation: Examining the Public Interest in New Mobility (S)
Organizers: Sustainable Transportation Standing Committee
Authors: Smeeth, G.
2019
Parking Classification and Supply Modelling for Inter-Regional Truck Trips
Collisions involving trucks are more likely to be fatal compared to those involving only passenger vehicles. These fatal collisions also account for a higher number of deaths on the road per unit...
Session title: New Horizons in Using Technology to Enhance Transportation
Organizers:
Authors: Erik A. Nevland, E.A., Kevin Gingerich, K., Park, P.Y.
2019
Pavement Response to Superheavy Load Movement Review
With rapid growth and development of urban cities, rural areas have become primary focus for setting up industrial plants. Depending on the type of facility, major components may be fabricated at...
Session title: Innovations in Pavement Management, Engineering and Technologies (S)
Organizers: Pavements Standing Committee
Authors: Khanal S., Zeigle, A., Olidis, C.
2019
Performance Evaluation of Fibre Modified Asphalt Mixes in Cold Regions
In cold regions such as Canada, pavement structures are subject to extremely low air temperatures and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles over the life cycle of the roadway, resulting in pavement distress...
Session title: Innovations in Pavement Management, Engineering and Technologies (S)
Organizers: Pavements Standing Committee
Authors: Perca, L.A., Hashemian, L., Liu, J., Kwon, J.
2019
Prédire la circulation à l'aide de l'apprentissage machine
Plusieurs systèmes simples et complexes existent actuellement afin de gérer dynamiquement les feux de circulation. Par exemple des systèmes adaptifs. Évidemment les systèmes complexes sont...
Session title: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Smart Mobility (S)
Organizers: Education & Human Resources Development Council
Authors: Audet, O., O'Carroll, P.
2019
Promoting Sustainability in Infrastructure Through Quantifying Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement - An Ontario Municipal Case Study
More than 6.5 million tonnes of asphalt is used annually in the maintenance and construction of new roads in Ontario municipalities. The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in road...
Session title: Innovations in Pavement Management, Engineering and Technologies (S)
Organizers: Pavements Standing Committee
Authors: Mneina, A., Smith, J.
2019
Protecting the Trans-Canada Highway at Souris with Inter-tidal Reefs
Shoreline erosion and relative sea level rise are increasing the risk of flooding and storm damage to Highway 2 as it approaches the Town of Souris. Climate change with the associated rising sea...
Session title: "Beyond the Storm" - Responding to Extreme Weather and Climate Events (S)
Organizers: Environment Council, Integrated Committee on Climate Change, Integrated Committee on Climate Change (Climate Change Task Force)
Authors: Davies, M.H., Thompson, B.F.
2019
Research and Implementation of a GIS Based Sidewalk Assessment System
Although sidewalks and trails act as the foundation infrastructure for active modes, they are often secondary concerns to many municipalities in terms of maintenance. With limited budgets and...
Session title: Spatial Dimensions of Asset Management (S)
Organizers: Asset Management Task Force
Authors: Newstead, B., Schick, D.
2019
Research on Intelligent Recognition Technology of Loose Asphalt Mixture Aggregate Based on Image Processing Technology
Accurate acquisition of aggregate characteristics (shape, size and spatial position) is the basis for in-depth analysis of asphalt mixture grading, uniformity and surface texture. This paper...
Session title: Testing and Modelling of Road and Embankment Materials (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Yu, W., Liang, N., Tighe, S.
2019
Review of Current Asphalt Cement Performance Grade Temperature Requirements in the Maritime Provinces
Performance graded asphalt binders are selected under the Superpave system to provide superior performance according to the climate in which the pavement will serve. Rutting and fatigue...
Session title: Testing and Modelling of Road and Embankment Materials (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Barnes, C.L., Keough, J., Feener, B., Marlin, A., Sweezie, M., Cheverie, T.
2019
