Measuring Congestion Using Large-Scale Smartphone-Collected GPS Data in an Urban Road Network
Although travel time is an important performance measure for transportation professionals, congestion is perhaps a more important consideration for road users. Congestion is a dynamic phenomenon...
Session title: Big Data Applications for Travel Demand Management
Organizers: Transportation Planning & Research Standing Committee
Authors: Stipancic, J., Miranda-Moreno, L., Labbe, A.
2016
Mechanistic-Empirical Design of Unpaved Roads
Unpaved roads generally undergo heavy loads. In that context, a rigorous design method for that kind of roads is desirable, based on mechanistic-empirical principles and on subgrades mechanical...
Session title: Innovations in Pavement Management, Engineering and Technologies - Design Applications
Organizers: Pavements Standing Committee
Authors: Le Vern, M., Doré, G., Bilodeau, J.-P.
2016
Modeling Car Sharing and Its Impact on Auto Ownership: Evidence from Vancouver and Seattle
Car sharing is a relatively recent phenomenon but an increasingly important phenomenon in
understanding urban household travel behavior. TransLink, the agency responsible for carrying...
Session title: How Will "Big Data" Help Us Make Transportation More Efficient
Organizers: Traffic Operations & Management Standing Committee
Authors: Petersen, E., Zhang, Y.
2016
Modelling Pavement Response to Superheavy Load Movement
With continuous development and expansion of industrial plants in rural areas, the movement of superheavy loads has become a necessity. Over the years, researchers have attempted to develop...
Session title: Innovations in Pavement Management, Engineering and Technologies - Design Applications
Organizers: Pavements Standing Committee
Authors: Khanal, S., Olidis, C., Hein, D.K.
2016
Municipal Asset Management Certification Program
OGRA’s Municipal Asset Management certification program represents a refreshing departure from other asset management training programs. One of the strengths of this program is its holistic...
Session title: 2016 Road Safety Engineering Award
Organizers: Road Safety Standing Committee
Authors: Ontario Good Roads Association
2016
Non-destructive Evaluation Techniques for Steel Bridges Inspection
Bridges, roadways, transit, water and sewer networks are main components of a civil infrastructure system. Billions of dollars are invested annually on infrastructure assets in Canada and the...
Session title: Efficient Transportation - Managing the Maintenance Demand
Organizers: Maintenance & Construction Standing Committee
Authors: Elbeheri, A., Zayed, T.
2016
Non-Destructive Testing of Bridge Deck Using Passive Infrared Thermography and Ground Penetrating Radar
Bridge decks in Canada are deteriorating rapidly due to exposure to various degradation mechanisms. Exposure to freezing and thawing cycles coupled with the ingress of chloride ions from de-icing...
Session title: Structures
Organizers: Structures Standing Committee
Authors: Omar, T., Nehdi, M.L.
2016
Observation of Asphalt Binder Microstructure with ESEM
While there have been a several studies observing asphalt binder microstructure using the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM), these have been...
Session title: Advanced Testing and Modeling of Road and Embankment Materials
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Mikhailenko, P., Kadhim, H., Alamdary, Y.A., Baaj, H.
2016
ORTHOTROPIC DECK WEAR SURFACE SYSTEM SELECTION LIONS GATE BRIDGE NORTH APPROACH VIADUCT, VANCOUVER BC
The paper presents the wear surface replacement options analysis methodology that was used to select the resurfacing system for the Lions Gate Bridge North Approach Viaduct in Vancouver British...
Session title: BRIDGES: BETTER – FASTER – SAFER (A)
Organizers: Structures Standing Committee
Authors: John Laxdal
2016
Pan Am Games, Traffic Network Monitoring and Post-Processing
The 2015 Pan Am and ParaPan Am Games were held in July and August, respectively, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The games involved 7,700 athletes from 41 countries. The venues were distributed...
Session title: Making Transportation More Efficient During the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto
Organizers: Traffic Operations & Management Standing Committee
Authors: Rouhieh, B., Hadayeghi, A., Pringle, R., Nikolic, G.
2016