Small Projects
Safe From Crime at Location-Specific Transit
University: Small Projects, Small Projects Year 5 (2016-2017), University of Washington
PI: Anne Vernez Moudon (UW), moudon@uw.edu
Co PIs: Mark Hallenbeck (UW), Alon Bassok (UW)
AMOUNT & MATCH: $30,000 from PacTrans; $30,000 Match
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 12/15/2016 – 1/31/2018
STATUS: Completed
CATEGORIES: Transit, Public Safety
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Development of Surface-Mounted Smart Piezoelectric Modules for Bridge Damage Identification and Safety Monitoring
University: Small Projects, Small Projects Year 5 (2016-2017), Washington State University
PI: Pizhong Qiao (WSU), qiao@wsu.edu
AMOUNT & MATCH: $40,000 from PacTrans; $40,000 Match
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 12/15/2016 – 1/31/2018
STATUS: Completed
CATEGORIES: Safety, Bridges, Maintenance, Technology
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A Data Driven Safety Assessment of Various Left Turn Phasing Strategies
University: Small Projects, Small Projects Year 5 (2016-2017), Washington State University
PI: Ali Hajbabaie (WSU), ali.hajbabaie@wsu.edu
AMOUNT & MATCH: $40,000 from PacTrans; $40,000 Match
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 12/15/2016 – 1/31/2018
STATUS: Completed
CATEGORIES: Safety, Operations, Intersections
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Evaluation of Motorcyclists and Biker’s Safety on Wet Pavement Markings
University: Small Projects, Small Projects Year 5 (2016-2017), Washington State University
PI: Somayeh Nassiri (WSU), snassiri@wsu.edu
AMOUNT & MATCH: $40,000 from PacTrans; $40,000 Match
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 12/15/2016 – 1/31/2018
STATUS: Completed
CATEGORIES: Safety, Bicycles, Weather
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Supporting Four Safety Projects in Alaska
University: Small Projects, Small Projects Year 3 (2014-2015), University of Alaska, Fairbanks
PI: Osama Abaza (UAF), oabaza@alaska.edu
Dates: 01/16/2015 – 06/15/2016
Status: Completed
Project Information
This project will provide funds for the PI to attend a conference and for a graduate student to participate in four safety projects sponsored by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Physical Facilities (AKDOT&PF). The four projects are listed below: Read More
