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SUMMARY:PacTrans-Sponsored Transportation Talk
DESCRIPTION:Title: Integrated Transportation Conformity Analysis \nSpeaker: Heng Wei\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, Associate Professor\, The University of Cincinnati \n  \n[Abstract] Alleviating highway congestion and traffic-source environmental impacts has been viewed as one of strategies to address issues related to transportation greenhouse gases (GHGs) and sustainability. One essential challenge lies in the capability to quantitatively assess the effect of the advanced planning and traffic management and control strategies on reduction of relevant carbon footprint. It is desired to enable the “what-if” scenario-based analysis to identify adaptive changes in land use and social economy that are aimed to reduce or minimize the impact of the transportation activities on road emission and air quality. The speaker will present a framework to fill in the gap through developing a Geographical Information System (GIS)-based Roadway Air Impact Analysis (RAIA) system with user-friendly functions for developing planning scenarios and leveraging predominant traffic data sources available at regional or state level. The RAIA system involves systematic integration of travel demand forecasting\, vehicle emission\, and vehicle powered energy consumption models with a friendly-heuristic data flow interfaces. The air quality measures\, such as AQI and NAAQS\, are embedded into the RAIA system. Such an integration effort will be greatly beneficial to identifying strategic solutions to design and operate transportation systems in an attempt to satisfy the transportation conformity requirements\, and provide supportive information for measuring and assessing sustainability of transportation systems. \n[Short Biography] Dr. Heng Wei is an Associate Professor of Transportation Systems and Engineering at The University of Cincinnati (UC). He has a wide spectrum of research interests and expertise in transportation systems\, including ITS\, traffic operation and management\, safety and control\, transportation source air environmental analysis\, artificial intelligent techniques and computing technologies in transportation\, traffic flow theory and microscopic traffic simulation modeling\, travel demand forecasting\, and GIS application in transportation.  Since his faculty appointment at UC\, he has secured 29 research projects (including 7 Co-PI projects) from ODOT\, FHWA\, NSF\, OTC\, EPA\, and UC URC/FDC. His research has resulted in 146 peer-reviewed papers and 9 professional books/chapters. He is a member of numerous outstanding professional committees\, such as TRB ABE90 and ABJ70 Committees\, ASCE T&DI Committees on Advanced Technology Committee and Transportation Safety and on Sustainability and Environment. He is the Chair of IEEE ITSS Travel Information and Traffic Management Committee and President of Chinese Overseas Transportation Association (COTA). In addition\, he has successfully organized and/or chaired 14 international conferences/sessions and symposiums. \n 
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/pactrans-sponsored-transportation-seminar/
LOCATION:Dept. of Civil and Env. Eng. – More 225\, University of Washington\, Seattle\, WA\, 98195-2700\, United States
CATEGORIES:PacTrans-sponsored Transportation Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="PacTrans":MAILTO:pactrans@uw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
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SUMMARY:PacTrans Seminar Series: Sustainable Mobility\, Place-making\, and Economic Competitiveness - Striking a Balance
DESCRIPTION:Organized by The Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans)\nSpeaker:  Dr. Robert Cervero\, Carmel P. Friesen Chair of Urban Studies and Professor of City and Regional Planning at the University of California\, Berkeley and Director of the Institute of Urban and Regional Development (IURD) and Director of the University of California Transportation Center (UCTC) \nAbstract:  \nTransport infrastructure is critical to the competitiveness of cities and regions in the global marketplace. With knowledge- and service-based industries driving economic growth in many sectors of the modern economy\, creating functional yet highly livable and socially vibrant and inclusive cities is essential to global competitiveness and economic well-being. This lecture addresses the challenges of striking an appropriate balance between transport infrastructure as an economic conduit and broader place-making and community-building objectives\, drawing lessons from Asian\, European\, and American contexts. Emphasis is given to striking a balance between building transportation infrastructure for mobility purposes and advancing sustainable urbanism as an economic development strategy. Specific case contexts include freeway-to-boulevard conversions\, new-towns/in-town\, green transit-oriented development\, edge-city retrofits\, and pedestrian-friendly bus rapid transit and high-speed rail systems. Suggestions on how to best strike a balance between planning for mobility and livability will be given. \nPacTrans_Spring2013Seminar_Robert Cervero_April 19_2013
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/pactrans-seminar-series-sustainable-mobility-place-making-and-economic-competitiveness-striking-a-balance/
LOCATION:UW Husky Union Building (HUB) Room 334\, Seattle\, WA\, 98195-2700\, United States
CATEGORIES:PacTrans Seminar Series
ORGANIZER;CN="PacTrans USDOT UTC for Region 10":MAILTO:pactrans@uw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130412T112000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
CREATED:20130531T054457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130601T051114Z
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SUMMARY:PacTrans-Sponsored Transportation Talk
DESCRIPTION:Title: Confessions of  a Traffic Engineer: The Misuse of Level of Service and its Impact on Active Transportation \nSpeaker: Peter Koonce\, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation \n[Abstract] The transportation engineering community is advancing methodologies to encourage active transportation. Adoption of new methodologies and standards has not been widely accepted because there remain gaps in the standards by which we determine facilities are adequate\, particularly in the development review process. This is highlighted in the vocabulary we use on a daily basis\, we continue to consider auto traffic congestion as something that should be reduced\, when in reality it can support the encouragement of active transportation. This session will describe these challenges and identify technical procedures that would allow the development of a more balanced transportation system supportive of the local policies of the community. The case study of Portland will be used to describe specific actions where the City has acted consistent with the local policy rather than blindly accepting the national Level of Service thresholds identified in the Highway Capacity Manual. \n  \n[Short Biography] Peter Koonce\, P.E.\, is Division Manager for the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Signals\, Street Lighting\, & ITS Division. Prior to serving with the City\, he worked with Kittelson & Associates\, Inc. He has served as an adjunct professor at Portland State University teaching graduate level courses in transportation engineering. Last year\, he established a study abroad course in the Netherlands with Northeastern University and the Technical University in Delft. He is currently past president of the Oregon Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and was recently appointed Chair of the Transportation Research Board’s Committee on Traffic Signal Systems.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/pactrans-sponsored-transportation-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Dept. of Civil and Env. Eng. – More 225\, University of Washington\, Seattle\, 98195-2700\, United States
CATEGORIES:PacTrans-sponsored Transportation Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="PacTrans":MAILTO:pactrans@uw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130227T174500
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
CREATED:20130126T041356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130207T064231Z
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SUMMARY:PacTrans Seminar: Electric Vehicles and Life Cycle Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Jointly Organized by PacTrans and the Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the UW\n Speaker: Dr. Chris T. Hendrickson\, Duquesne Light Campany University Professor of Engineering and Co-Director of the Green Design Institute at Carnegie Mellon University \nAbstract: With an increasing number of states mandating the sale of zero emissions vehicles\, manufacturers are responding in part by developing electric or battery hybrid vehicles. While widespread use of electric vehicles has the potential to reduce tailpipe emissions\, the full environmental cost of producing and operating battery powered vehicles must be considered. This talk discusses the potential environmental impacts of battery powered motor vehicles\, including earlier lead acid battery versions and new battery chemistries. Barries to widespread adoption are also discussed. \nPacTrans_Feb. 27 2013 Seminar (Details)
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/pactrans-seminar-electric-vehicles-and-life-cycle-assessment/
LOCATION:UW Campus\, Electrical Eng. Bldg. 105\, Seattle\, WA\, WA\, 98195-2700\, United States
CATEGORIES:PacTrans Seminar Series
ORGANIZER;CN="PacTrans%2C USDOT UTC for Region 10":MAILTO:pactrans@uw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130215T120000
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SUMMARY:PacTrans-sponsored Transportation Talk
DESCRIPTION:Title: Modeling of the Heteroscedastic Traffic Speed Variance Using Virtual Loop Detector Data \nSpeaker: Haizhong Wang\, assistant professor\, Oregon State University \n[Abstract] Traffic speed variance is defined as a measure of the dispersion of space mean speeds among drivers. Empirical speed-density observations exhibit a structured traffic speed variance which has been found to be associated to the road accident rate\, the fatality rate\, and travel time variability. The objective of this talk is to share the empirical findings from the GA400 and propose a generalized traffic speed variance function to describe this structured variance. In nature\, the proposed speed variance function is a response of the speed-density curve with two additional parameters. A series of logistic speed-density curve with varying parameters is used in the proposed traffic speed variance function with varying performances. This traffic speed variance model can be potentially used to quantify the safety risk in a more rigorous manner. \n  \n[Short Biography] Dr. Haizhong Wang joins OSU from the Trine University in Angola\, Indiana where he worked as assistant professor with the Reiners Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Before joining Trine University\, he spent a short time as a research associate with Institute for Multimodal Transportation at Jackson State University in Jackson\, Mississippi. His experience in the operation\, planning\, modeling\, and simulation of multimodal transportation system serves as the foundation for his current research and teaching interests. Dr. Wang’s research interests include the mathematical modeling and simulation of the multimodal transportation system at varying levels (macroscopic\, mesoscopic\, and microscopic)\, stochastic modeling and probabilistic predictions\, traffic flow theory and optimization\, transportation system analysis and planning\, emergency management and disaster response.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/pactrans-sponsored-transportation-talk-3/
LOCATION:Dept. of Civil & Env. Eng. – UW STAR Lab – More Hall 101\, University of Washington\, Seattle\, 98195-2700
CATEGORIES:PacTrans-sponsored Transportation Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130215T120000
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CREATED:20130601T050446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130601T050534Z
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SUMMARY:PacTrans-sponsored Transportation Talk
DESCRIPTION:Title: Using Street Topology and Network Analysis to Estimate Traffic Volumes \nSpeaker: Mike Lowry\, Assistant Professor\, University of Idaho \n[Abstract] This presentation introduces tools developed at the University of Idaho to estimate traffic volumes. One tool estimates peak-hour bicycle and pedestrian volumes\, another tool estimates automobile annual average daily traffic (AADT)\, and the third tool estimates automobile turn movements at an intersection. The new tools use a specialized measure of network connectivity and street importance called centrality. This novel approach is advantageous because it uses commonly available geographic information system (GIS) data and does not require elaborate model building and calibration.  The tools are modifiable Python scripts for ArcGIS Toolbox. We present the tools with example data and explain the underlying theory of network centrality. \n[Short Biography] Dr. Michael Lowry is an assistant professor at the University of Idaho.  He holds a joint appointment in the departments of Civil Engineering and Bioregional Planning. He is an affiliate researcher for the National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology (NIATT).  His research focuses on capital investment decision-making and transportation planning for bicyclists and pedestrians.  Dr. Lowry teaches courses related to geographic information systems\, sustainable transportation\, engineering statistics\, and economic analysis.  He received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington in 2008.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/pactrans-sponsored-transportation-talk-2/
LOCATION:Dept. of Civil & Env. Eng. – UW STAR Lab – More Hall 101\, University of Washington\, Seattle\, 98195-2700\, United States
CATEGORIES:PacTrans-sponsored Transportation Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
CREATED:20130102T024047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130104T082305Z
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SUMMARY:Region 10 Transportation Consortium Reception at the TRB
DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans)\, in partnership with AUTC\, TranLIVE and OTREC\, invites you to a reception for friends and alumni during the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 92nd Annual Meeting. \nView the PDF here \nFor more information\, please contact: pactrans@uw.edu
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/region-10-transportation-reception/
LOCATION:Marriott Wardman Park Hotel: Stones Throw Restaurant and Bar\, 2660 Woodley Road Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium":MAILTO:pactrans@uw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130113T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130113T174500
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
CREATED:20130105T022751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130105T022751Z
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SUMMARY:TRB Research Subcommittee Meeting\, AHB40(1.1)
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Yinhai Wang\, University of Washington presiding.\nSponsored by: Highway Capacity and Quality of Service (AHB40)
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/trb-research-subcommittee-meeting-ahb401-1/
LOCATION:Marriott Wardman Park – Park Tower Suite 8222\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130113T133000
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SUMMARY:Workshop #59: How Do You Turn This Driving Simulator On? Tutorial for Traffic Engineering and Roadway Design Research Using Driving Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Design\, Operations and Traffic Management\, Safety and Human Factors\nSusan T. Chrysler\, University of Iowa\, presiding\nLinda Ng Boyle\, University of Washington\, presiding\n \nSponsored By:\nStatistical Methods (ABJ80)\nVehicle User Characteristics (AND10)\nSimulation and Measurement of Vehicle and Operator Performance (AND30) \nThis workshop is aimed at novice users of driving simulators who are not familiar with driving behavior research methods and data analysis techniques. The workshop covers driving simulator hardware and software issues\, research topic selection\, design and conduct of research\, and data analysis methods. Examples of research from traffic operations\, traffic control device evaluations\, and roadway design will be used to illustrate concepts. This workshop is aimed at novice users of driving simulators who are not familiar with driving behavior research methods and data analysis techniques. As driving simulation technology has become more affordable\, an increasing number of universities are purchasing driving simulators for research in traffic operations and roadway design. These users are often new to the field of simulation and driver behavior and have limited knowledge to properly design\, execute\, and analyze a simulator study. The workhsop will cover driving simulator hardware and software issues\, research topic selection\, design and conduct of research\, and data analysis methods. Examples of research from traffic operations\, traffic control device evaluations\, and roadway design will be used to illustrate concepts.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/workshop-59-how-do-you-turn-this-driving-simulator-on-tutorial-for-traffic-engineering-and-roadway-design-research-using-driving-simulation/
LOCATION:Marriott Wardman Park – Balcony B\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130118
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
CREATED:20130104T063334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130104T093530Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual TRB Meeting is an information packed program that attracts approximately 10\,000 transportation professionals from around the world. The meeting is held in January each year in Washington\, D.C. at the Marriott Wardman Park\, Omni Shoreham\, and Hilton Washington Hotels. \nThe meeting program covers all transportation modes\, with more than 2\,800 presentations in 500 sessions addressing topics of interest to all attendees—policy makers\, administrators\, practitioners\, researchers\, and representatives of government\, industry\, and academic institutions. \nEvery year\, PacTrans honors the center’s Student of the Year by sponsoring full travel costs and awarding $1\,000. The Student of the Year is nominated by transportation faculty for excellence in academic achievement and over all contribution to the transportation community. The Student of the Year is officially recognized by CUTC at the awards banquet held in conjunction with the TRB meeting. \nPacTrans reimburses a portion of students’ travel expenses for attending the conference provided students are the primary presenter/author of a paper accepted for presentation at the meeting. At the upcoming 92nd Annual Meeting of the TRB (this January 13-17\, 2013)\, PacTrans has a number of graduate students presenting papers as primary authors. \n  \nPresentations at the TRB by PacTrans-affiliated Graduate Students and Researchers\nA MODELING FRAMEWORK FOR LONG DISTANCE PLEASURE TRAVEL SUPPLY ANALYSIS\nSa Xiao\, Runze Yu\, and Yinhai Wang \nUNDERSTANDING REGULARITY AND IRREGULARITY\nXiaolei Ma Sunday\, January 13\, 2013 9AM-12PM\,  Hilton\, Jefferson West \nTRANSIT SMART CARD DATA MINING FOR PASSENGER ORIGIN INFORMATION EXTRACTION\nXiaolei Ma \nCOHERENT APPROACH FOR MODELING AND NOWCASTING HOURLY NEAR-ROAD BLACK CARBON CONCENTRATIONS IN SEATTLE\, WASHINGTON\nRunze Yu\, Xiaoyue Cathy Liu\, Yinhai Wang Tuesday\, January 15\, 2013 10:45AM – 12:30PM  Hilton\, International Center \nSAFETY DISTANCE MODELING ON THE BASIS OF VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION \nHua Wang\, Wei Quan\, Yinhai Wang\, Xiaoyue Cathy LiuTuesday\, January 15\, 2013 7:30PM – 9:30PM  Marriott\, Salon 2 \nA TWIN CELL MODELING APPROACH FOR PARALLEL FREEWAY FACILITIES – A MANAGED LANE EXAMPLE\nXiaoyue Cathy Liu\, Guohui Zhang\, Yinhai WangMonday\, January 14\, 2013 4:15PM – 6:00PM  Marriott\, Salon 2 \nSIMULATION-BASED SCENARIO-DRIVEN INTEGRATED CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY ANALYSIS\nXiaoyue Cathy Liu\, Guohui Zhang\, Carmen Kwan\, Yinhai Wang\, Brian KemperMonday\, January 14\, 2013 4:15PM – 6:00PM  Marriott\, Salon 2 \nOPTIMIZING MULTIPLE DISTRIBUTION CENTERS LOCATION UNDER FUZZY ENVIRONMENT\nYong Wang and Xiaolei Ma \nVEHICLE ROUTING PROBLEM: SIMULTANEOUS DELIVERIES AND PICKUPS WITH SPLIT LOADS AND TIME WINDOWS\nYong Wang and Xiaolei Ma \n 
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/annual-transportation-research-board-trb-meeting/
LOCATION:Marriott Wardman Park\, Omni Shoreham\, and Hilton Washington Hotels\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121221T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
CREATED:20121216T063056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130207T064327Z
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SUMMARY:PacTrans Seminar Series: Discrete Choice Analysis for Travelers: A Semi-parametric Approach
DESCRIPTION:Professor Baibing Li from Loughborough University of UK will visit the University of Washington and deliver a seminar talk on campus. You are cordially invited to join his seminar. \nDiscrete choice modelling is a widely used econometric approach to analyse the behaviour of travellers. The multinomial logit model is one of the most commonly used models in discrete choice analysis. This research develops a new model\, semi-parametric multinomial logit model. The developed model links travellers’ attributes and alternatives to the choice probabilities via a sensitivity function. This sensitivity function reflects the degree of travellers’ sensitivity to the changes in the travelling costs. A Bayesian approach is investigated to draw statistical inference for the semi-parametric logit model. An empirical study on travellers’ value of time that involves stated preferences about two train-related alternatives and two bus-related alternatives is conducted to illustrate the developed model. \nShort Bio of Professor Li:\nBaibing Li is a professor in business statistics & management science at Loughborough University\, U.K. He received the Ph.D. degree from the Management School\, Shanghai Jiao Tong University\, Shanghai\, China. He was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Katholieke Universiteit Leuven\, Leuven\, Belgium\, and a Research Associate with Newcastle University\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, U.K. In 2001\, he was appointed as a Lecturer in statistics at School of Mathematics & Statistics\, Newcastle University. In 2004\, he moved to the School of Business and Economics\, Loughborough University\, Loughborough\, U.K.\, as a Lecturer\, where he was subsequently appointed as a Reader and a Professor. His current research interests are Bayesian statistical modelling and forecasting for Gaussian and non-Gaussian dynamic problems in various management areas. In recent years\, much of his work has also involved transport and traffic management such as transportation demand analysis\, travel behaviour modelling\, and intelligent transportation systems. Professor Li is a member of the Royal Statistical Society.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/pactrans-seminar-series-discrete-choice-analysis-for-travelers-a-semi-parametric-approach/
LOCATION:More 234
CATEGORIES:PacTrans Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121114T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
CREATED:20121219T072532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130207T064353Z
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SUMMARY:PacTrans Seminar Series: Calibration of Micro-Simulation Models Using ITS Data: Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:View the PDF here \nIn order for a traffic micro-simulation model to be effective\, it must be able to replicate both supply and demand characteristics\, as well as their interaction. That is\, the simulation model must be properly calibrated. The recent widespread deployment of ITS in North America has provided an opportunity to obtain significant amounts of traffic related data on a point\, link\, and trip basis. In addition\, there has been a corresponding increase in the quality and quantity of micro-simulation models that can be used to model transportation systems. A methodology for calibrating traffic micro-simulation models so that the simulation results\, such as travel time\, represent the observed distributions obtained from the field will be presented. The focus of the talk will be on lessons learned from various calibration-related research projects over the past ten years. The seminar will conclude with a discussion of current and future research initiatives in this area.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/calibration-of-micro-simulation-models-using-its-data-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:UW Seattle Campus – HUB 332\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PacTrans Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
CREATED:20121219T072200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121219T072200Z
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SUMMARY:PacTrans External Advisory Board Meets
DESCRIPTION:The PacTrans External Advisory Board (EAB) met on the UW campus on Monday\, Oct. 29\, 2012 for the very first time.  The EAB\, which will meet twice a year\, will help review PacTrans activities and provide advice and vision on strategic directions. Members of the EAB include directors from the research office of the state DOTs in Region 10 and representatives from other transportation agencies\, private industries\, and communities.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/pactrans-external-advisory-board-meets/
LOCATION:OR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
CREATED:20121219T072342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121219T072342Z
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SUMMARY:Discrete Choice Analysis for Travelers: A Semi-parametric Approach
DESCRIPTION:Professor Baibing Li from Loughborough University of UK will visit the University of Washington and deliver a seminar talk on campus. You are cordially invited to join his seminar. \nDiscrete choice modelling is a widely used econometric approach to analyse the behaviour of travellers. The multinomial logit model is one of the most commonly used models in discrete choice analysis. This research develops  a new model\, semi-parametric multinomial logit model. The developed model links travellers’ attributes and alternatives to the choice probabilities via a sensitivity function. This sensitivity function reflects the degree of travellers’ sensitivity to the changes in the travelling costs. A Bayesian approach is investigated to draw statistical inference for the semi-parametric logit model. An empirical study on travellers’ value of time that involves stated preferences about two train-related alternatives and two bus-related alternatives is conducted to illustrate the developed model. \nShort Bio of Professor Li:Baibing Li is a professor in business statistics & management science at Loughborough University\, U.K. He received the Ph.D. degree from the Management School\, Shanghai Jiao Tong University\, Shanghai\, China. He was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Katholieke Universiteit Leuven\, Leuven\, Belgium\, and a Research Associate with Newcastle University\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, U.K. In 2001\, he was appointed as a Lecturer in statistics at School of Mathematics & Statistics\, Newcastle University. In 2004\, he moved to the School of Business and Economics\, Loughborough University\, Loughborough\, U.K.\, as a Lecturer\, where he was subsequently appointed as a Reader and a Professor. His current research interests are Bayesian statistical modelling and forecasting for Gaussian and non-Gaussian dynamic problems in various management areas. In recent years\, much of his work has also involved transport and traffic management such as transportation demand analysis\, travel behaviour modelling\, and intelligent transportation systems. Professor Li is a member of the Royal Statistical Society.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/discrete-choice-analysis-for-travelers-a-semi-parametric-approach/
LOCATION:More 234
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152431
CREATED:20121219T072109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121219T072109Z
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SUMMARY:Cathy Xiaoyue Liu Receives 2012 Daniel B. Fambro Student Paper Award
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Liu\, a PhD student in the STAR Lab\, won the ITE’s 2012 Daniel B. Fambro Student Paper Award.  Her paper was selected as the best student paper by the Western ITE last month and will be advanced to compete for the national award.  The Daniel B. Fambro Student Paper Award is awarded annually for a significant paper prepared by a student member of the Institute.  Submissions are evaluated based on originality\, significance\, scope & format\, validity\, and applicability.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/cathy-xiaoyue-liu-receives-2012-daniel-b-fambro-student-paper-award/
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SUMMARY:Mr. Runze Yu\, a Ph.D. candidate from CEE\, was selected as a 2012 Eno Fellow
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Runze Yu\, a Ph.D. candidate from the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering\, was invited as this year’s Eno Fellow to attend the 20th Annual Eno Leadership Development Conference in Washington\, D.C. \nEvery year 19 top graduate students in transportation-related fields are selected across the nation from a highly competitive application pool and honorably distinguished as Eno Follows.  Runze spent an intensive week in early June meeting with top Executive Branch and Congressional officials including the Secretary of U.S. DOT\, industry executives\, and non-profit leaders to learn how the nation’s transportation policies are debated\, adopted and applied on a national basis.  Runze was nominated by the Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) and he is the manager of the University of Washington STAR Lab under the supervision of Professor Yinhai Wang.  Currently\, Runze is working on his Ph.D. dissertation exploring a methodological framework to understand the distributive pattern of long distance passenger flows\, to facilitate national policy and investment decisions. \nThe Eno Transportation Foundation was founded in 1921 by William Phelps Eno (1859–1945\, who pioneered the field of traffic management in the United States and Europe.  The Foundation is now a non-partisan think-tank focusing on all modes of transportation with the mission of cultivating creative and visionary leadership and supporting activities in three areas:  professional development programs\, policy forums\, and publications.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/mr-runze-yu-a-ph-d-candidate-from-cee-was-selected-as-a-2012-eno-fellow/
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SUMMARY:The Car of the Future: Do Drivers Know How to Adapt to New Technology?
DESCRIPTION:Technological advances are changing the nature of driving. Many of these innovations are designed to increase driver safety by simplifying tasks and user demands in safety-critical situations. An effect that is not anticipated by system designers is that driver’s behavior may change\, adapting in unforeseen ways that may either enhance or compromise the potential benefits of the system. This effect\, identified by some researchers as behavioral adaptation\, can have profound impacts on driving performance\, system effectiveness\, and overall safety. A system that is designed with the intended purpose of increasing or maintaining safety will fail if adaptation negates the intended outcome. This presentation discusses the observed safety impacts of several in-vehicle systems and what needs to be considered in terms of education\, design\, and policies for the car of the future. \nSponsored by: Research and Innovative Technology Administration\, University Transportation Centers Program. \nVisit the website and View the PDF Flyer
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/the-car-of-the-future-do-drivers-know-how-to-adapt-to-new-technologya-strategic-outreach-series-hosted-by-the-research-and-innovative-technology-administration/
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SUMMARY:PacTrans Launching Summit
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 24th\, the PacTrans celebrated its grand opening with a Launching Summit at the Talaris Conference Center in Seattle. Representatives from each of the five partner universities and leaders of transportation agencies and private industry in the Pacific Northwest were present. Washington State Congressman Rick Larsen delivered a speech over the lunch hour.  The event was intended to raise awareness about the new center\, discuss the strategic directions of PacTrans\, and to attract potential partners for transportation-related research.
URL:http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/event/pactrans-launching-summit/
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