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TitleReport NumberAuthor(s)Date
Preliminary Concept for Statewide Intercity Bus and Rail Transit System: Priority Corridor Ranking and Analysis0-5930-P1C.A. Morgan, B.R. Sperry, J.E. Warner, J.D. Borowiec, L.L. Higgins, A.A. Protopapas, T.B. Carlson
0-6875-03: Automated and Connected Vehicle (AV/CV) Test Bed to Improve Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Safety -- Phase III0-6875-03-PSRK.F. Turnbull, S.R. Sunkari, H.A. Charara, S.M. Turner, T.J. Lomax, L.L. Higgins, K. Fitzpatrick, M.P. Pratt, B.N. Gick, K.N. BalkeJuly 2022
Automated and Connected Vehicle (AV/CV) Test Bed to Improve Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Safety -- Phase III: Technical Report0-6875-03-R1K.F. Turnbull, S.R. Sunkari, S.M. Turner, L.L. Higgins, K. Fitzpatrick, M.P. Pratt, B.N. Gick, H.A. ChararaJuly 2022
Developing Guide Signing for Long-Term Work Zones0-7046-PSRL. Theiss, L.L. Higgins, G.L. UllmanOctober 2021
Studies to Improve Temporary Guide Signs in Work Zones0-7046-R1L. Theiss, L.L. Higgins, G.L. UllmanOctober 2021
Automated and Connected Vehicle (AV/CV) Test Bed to Improve Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Safety: Phase II Technical Report0-6875-01-R1K.F. Turnbull, K.N. Balke, S.R. Sunkari, H.A. Charara, C.J. Bratlien, S. Tan, L.L. Higgins, K. Fitzpatrick, L.K. CherringtonOctober 2020
0-6875-01: Automated and Connected Vehicle (AV/CV) Test Bed to Improve Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Safety -- Phase II0-6875-01-PSRK.F. Turnbull, K.N. Balke, L.K. Cherrington, S.R. Sunkari, H.A. Charara, C.J. Bratlien, D.H. Florence, S.M. Turner, S. Tan, Z. Elgart, L.L. Higgins, K. Fitzpatrick, M.A. Brewer, J.G. HudsonOctober 2020
Traffic Control Device Evaluation Program: Simulator Evaluation of Sponsored Changeable Message Signs and In-Situ Evaluation of Rumble Strip Alternatives9-1001-14-2A.M. Pike, L.L. Higgins, M. Ko, J.D. Miles, A.A. Nelson, P.J. Carlson, S.T. Chrysler, E. ParkJuly 2016
Disruptive Technologies and TransportationPRC 15-45 FR.T. Baker, J.A. Wagner, M.A. Miller, G.J. Pritchard, M.P. ManserJune 2016
Traffic Control Device Evaluation Program: Technical Report9-1001-14-1P.J. Carlson, L.L. Higgins, M.P. Pratt, M.D. Finley, L. Theiss, W.F. Williams, V. Iragavarapu, M. Ko, A.A. NelsonMarch 2015
Improved Nighttime Work Zone Channelization in Confined Urban Projects0-6781-SL. Theiss, G.L. Ullman, S.K. Stone, B.K. Manak, S.E. Hammond, C.E. Yager, L.L. Higgins, D.G. Wallace, J.D. Miles, D.P. Walker, G.F. Gillette, S.A. Swindell2015
Evaluation of Guide Sign Fonts99007J.D. Miles, B.M. Kotwal, S.E. Hammond, F. YeApril 2014
Traffic Control Device Evaluation Program: Technical Report9-1001-4P.J. Carlson, M.P. Pratt, L.L. Higgins, A.A. NelsonJanuary 2014
Graphical Route Information Panel Signs for Southbound I-35 and SH 130 Travel through Austin409175-6G.L. Ullman, R.E. Brydia, A.A. Nelson, L.L. Higgins, R.T. Baker, T.S. GeiselbrechtMarch 2014
Understanding the Decision-making Process for Drivers Faced with Lane Restrictions or Closures on Wisconsin Highways0092-11-15L.L. Higgins, A.A. Nelson, T.S. Geiselbrecht, B.R. UllmanFebruary 2013
Texas Strategic Action Plan for Motorcycles 2013 - 20180-6712-P2P.A. Turner, L.L. HigginsJune 2013
Texas Motorcycle Crash Countermeasure Workshop0-6712-P1P.A. Turner, L.L. Higgins, M.E. PerezJune 2013
Development of a Statewide Motorcycle Safety Plan for Texas: Technical Report0-6712-1P.A. Turner, L.L. Higgins, S.R. GeedipallyJune 2013
Evaluation of the Measures and the Development of a Plan to Reduce the Number and Mitigate the Severity of Crashes Involving Motorcyclists on Texas Highways0-6712-SP.A. Turner, L.L. Higgins2013
Research and Recommendations for a Statewide Sign Retroreflectivity Maintenance Program0-6408-1P.J. Carlson, L.L. Higgins, J.M. ReApril 2012
TxDOT Administration Research: Tasks Completed FY20110-6581-TI-3S. Anderson, C.P. Beaty, L. Ding, D.R. Ellis, J.A. Epps, C.K. Estakhri, B.A. Glover, M.L. Canton, N.D. Norboge, R. Rajbhandari, T.L. Ramani, T. Scullion, J.A. Shelton, C. Shon, W.R. Stockton, S.R. Vadali, S.P. Venglar, J. ZietsmanApril 2012
Front License Plate Market Research: Comparison of Single Versus Dual License PlatesTTI-2012-7M.N. Walden, L.L. Higgins, T.D. Walden, S.E. HammondAugust 2012
Development of a Statewide Sign Maintenance Program0-6408-SP.J. Carlson, L.L. Higgins, J.M. Re2012
An Investigation of the Effects of Reading and Writing Text-Based Messages While DrivingSWUTC/11/476660-00024-1J.M. Cooper, C.E. Yager, S.T. ChryslerAugust 2011
Modern Traffic Control Devices to Improve Safety at Rural Intersections0-6462-1K. Fitzpatrick, S.T. Chrysler, S.R. Sunkari, J.M. Cooper, B. Park, L.L. HigginsDecember 2011
Examining Long-Distance Express Buses as an Extension of and Feeder to Passenger Rail SystemsUTCM 10-44-53L.L. Higgins, J.E. Warner, C.A. Morgan, P.J. DunhamMarch 2011
Signing Strategies for Low-Water and Flood-Prone Highway Crossings0-6262-1K.N. Balke, L.L. Higgins, S.T. Chrysler, G. Pesti, N.A. Chaudhary, R.E. BrydiaNovember 2011
Evaluation of Modern Traffic Control Devices to Improve Safety at Rural Intersections0-6462-SK. Fitzpatrick, S.T. Chrysler, S.R. Sunkari, J.M. Cooper, B. Park, L.L. Higgins2011
Signing Guidelines for Flooding Conditions and Warrants for Flooded Conditions Detection Systems0-6262-SK.N. Balke, L.L. Higgins, S.T. Chrysler, G. Pesti, N.A. Chaudhary, R.E. Brydia2011
Handbook: Guidelines for Successful Location and Accommodation of Major Distribution Centers on Texas Highways0-5335-P1B.S. Bochner, L.L. Higgins, W.E. FrawleyApril 2010
Teaming for Success--TxDOT is Here to Help0-5335-P3B.S. Bochner, L.L. Higgins, W.E. FrawleyApril 2010
Research Report: Guidance on Mitigating Impacts of Large Distribution Centers on Texas Highways0-5335-1B.S. Bochner, L.L. Higgins, W.E. Frawley, R. CheuJanuary 2010
Guidelines for Spacing Between Freeway Ramps0-5860-1K. Fitzpatrick, R.J. Porter, G. Pesti, C. Chu, E. Park, T.Q. LeMarch 2010
Potential Development of an Intercity Passenger Transit System in Texas - Final Project Report0-5930-2C.A. Morgan, B.R. Sperry, J.E. Warner, A.A. Protopapa, J.D. Borowiec, L.L. Higgins, T.B. CarlsonMay 2010
Automated Generation of Virtual Scenarios in Driving Simulator from Highway Design DataSWUTC/10/476660-00018-1X. Zhao, A.A. Nelson, S.T. Chrysler, Y. ZhangSeptember 2010
Potential Development of an Intercity Passenger Transit System in Texas0-5930-SC. Morgan, J.E. Warner, A.A. Protopapas, J.D. Borowiec, L.L. Higgins, T.B. Carlson, B.R. Sperry2010
Studies to Determine the Operational Effects of Shoulder and Centerline Rumble Strips on Two-Lane Undivided Roadways0-5577-1M.D. Finley, D.S. Funkhouser, M.A. BrewerAugust 2009
Guidelines for Ramp Terminal Spacing for Freeways0-5860-SK. Fitzpatrick, R.J. Porter, G. Pesti, C. Chu, E. Park, T.Q. LeDecember 2009
Developing Comprehensive Roadway Delineation Guidelines0-5772-SS.T. Chrysler, J.M. Re, K. Knapp, D.S. Funkhouser, B.T. KuhnFebruary 2009
Regional Transit Coordination Guidebook0-5345-P1C.A. Lewis, L.L. Higgins, J. Perkins, B. Zhan, X. ChenJanuary 2009
Operational Effects of Shoulder and Centerline Rumble Strips on Two-Lane Undivided Highways0-5577-SM.D. Finley, D.S. Funkhouser, M.A. BrewerJanuary 2009
Toward a Green Campus: A Transportation Strategy for Texas A&M UniversitySWUTC/09/167174-1R. Farzaneh, J. Lee, T.L. Ramani, L.L. Higgins, J. ZietsmanMarch 2009
Driver Response to Delineation Treatments on Horizontal Curves on Two-Lane Roads0-5772-1S.T. Chrysler, J.M. Re, K.K. Knapp, D.S. Funkhouser, B.T. KuhnMay 2009
Potential Development of an Intercity Passenger Transit System in Texas-Report on Tasks 1-50-5930-1C.A. Morgan, B.R. Sperry, J.E. Warner, A.A. Protopapas, J.D. Borowiec, L.L. Higgins, T.B. CarlsonNovember 2009
Guidance on Mitigating Impacts of Large Distribution Centers on Texas Highways0-5335-SB.S. Bochner, L.L. Higgins, W.E. Frawley, R. Cheu, K. Fitzpatrick, E.N. Hard, R.R. Longmire, D.R. Middleton, C. Morgan, A.J. WimsattOctober 2009
Public Transportation Solutions for Regional Travel: Technical Report0-5345-1C.A. Lewis, L.L. Higgins, J. Perkins, B. Zhan, X. ChenJanuary 2008
Reducing School Bus Stop-Arm Violations in Texas: Pilot Test Results for the Application and Effectiveness of Digital Video Technology in Identifying School Bus Stop-Arm ViolationsTTI-2008-8P.A. Turner, J.E. StanleyOctober 2008
Reducing School Bus Stop-Arm Violations in Texas: Pilot Test Results for the Application and Effectiveness of Digital Video Technology in Identifying School Bus Stop-Arm ViolationsTTI-2008-7P.A. Turner, J.E. StanleySeptember 2008
Driver Comprehension of Diagrammatic Freeway Guide Signs0-5147-1S.T. Chrysler, A.A. Nelson, D.S. Funkhouser, A.J. Holick, M.A. BrewerFebruary 2007
Development of a Prototype Dynamic Congestion and Incident Prediction System0-4946-2K.N. Balke, P. Songchitruksa, N.A. Chaudhary, C. Chu, S. Sunkari, P. Nelson, s. Kuchangi, V. Tyagi, D. SwaroopMarch 2007
Regional Transit Coordination0-5345-P2L.L. Higgins, C.A. LewisMay 2007
Regional Public Transportation Solutions for Intercity Commute Traffic0-5345-SC.A. Lewis, L.L. HigginsOctober 2007
Evaluating Criteria for Adapting HOV Lanes to HOT Lanes: Development and Application of HOT START Software Tool0-4898-1W.L. Eisele, H.T. Wilner, M. Bolin, W.R. Stockton, M.W. Burris, V.D. Goodin, T.S. Collier, J.R. Winn, L. Xu, M.L. CantonApril 2006
Guidelines for the Use of Diagrammatic Guide Signs and Their Alternatives0-5147-SS.T. Chrysler, A.A. Nelson, D.S. Funkhouser, A.J. Holick, M.A. BrewerAugust 2006
Compendium of Student Papers: 2006 Undergraduate Transportation Engineering Fellows ProgramSWUTC/06/473700-00003-11E. Garcia, J.L. Hice, K.B. Kneese, G.S. McDonald, J.L. Schroeder, P.A. Singleton, H.G. Hawkins, Jr.August 2006
Dynamic Traffic Flow Modeling for Incident Detection and Short-Term Congestion Prediction0-4946-SK.N. Balke, N.A. Chaudhary, P. Songchitruksa, C. Chu, S. Sunkari, P. Nelson, S. Kunchangi, V. Tyagi, D.V. SwaroopOctober 2006
Experience the Flex Route Transit Service in TexasSWUTC/05/167148-1L.L. Higgins, L.K. CherringtonSeptember 2005
Dynamic Traffic Flow Modeling for Incident Detection and Short-Term Congestion Prediction: Year 1 Progress Report0-4946-1K.N. Balke, N.A. Chaudhary, C. Chu, S.P. Kuchangi, P. Nelson, P. Songchitruksa, D. Swaroop, V. TyagiSeptember 2005
3D Visualization as a Tool to Evaluate Sign ComprehensionSWUTC/04/167721-1S.T. Chrysler, J.A. Wright, A.A. NelsonAugust 2004
Introducing Smart Growth to Texas: Participant's Workbook5-4238-P4B.S. Bochner, R.I. Rabinowitz, L.L. HigginsFebruary 2004
Safety Guidelines for Rural and Small Urban Transit Agencies0-4008-P1K.F. Turnbull, L.L. Higgins, C.A. WeatherbyApril 2003
Introducing Smart Growth to Texas: Project Summary Report0-4238-SB.S. Bochner, C.A. Lewis, R.I. Rabinowitz, L.L. Higgins, J. ZietsmanApril 2003
One-Stop Transit Information0-4233-SL.L. HigginsDecember 2003
Texas Rural Rail Transportation Districts: Summary Report0-4007-SC.A. Morgan, S.S. Roop, J.E. Warner, L.E. Olson, L.L. HigginsDecember 2003
Public Transit and Livable Communities: Corpus Christi "After" EvaluationSWUTC/03/167422-1L.L. Higgins, R.I. RabinowitzOctober 2003
Texas Rural Rail Transportation Districts: Characteristics and Case Studies0-4007-1S.S. Roop, C.A. Morgan, J.E. Warner, L.E. Olson, L.L. HigginsJanuary 2002
Effects of In-Vehicle Distracter Complexity on Driving and Emergency ResponseS WUTC/02/ 167126-1M.P. Manser, D.M. EvenJune 2002
Introducing Smart Growth to Texas: Instructor's Guidebook0-4238-P2B.S. Bochner, R.I. Rabinowitz, L.L. HigginsOctober 2002
One-Stop Transit Information: Guidelines for Development of Regional Transit Information Systems in Texas0-4233-1L.L. Higgins, C.A. WeatherbyOctober 2002
Introducing Smart Growth to Texas: Participant's Workbook0-4238-P3B.S. Bochner, R.I. Rabinowitz, L.L. HigginsOctober 2002
Introducing Smart Growth to Texas: Research Report0-4238-1B.S. Bochner, C.A. Lewis, R.I. Rabinowitz, L.L. Higgins, J. ZietsmanSeptember 2002
Introducing Smart Growth to Texas: Primer0-4238-P1B.S. Bochner, C.A. Lewis, R.I. Rabinowitz, L.L. Higgins, J. ZietsmanSeptember 2002
Extent and Effects of Handheld Cellular Telephone Use While DrivingSWUTC/01/167706-1J.A. Crawford, M.P. Manser, J.M. Jenkins, C.M. Court, E.D. SepulvedaFebruary 2001
Texas Rural Rail Transportation Districts: Informational Guidebook for Formation and Evaluation0-4007-P1S.S. Roop, C.A. Morgan, J.E. Warner, L.E. Olson, L.L. HigginsSeptember 2001
Emergency Management Planning for Texas Agencies: A Guidebook0-1834-4L.L. Higgins, M.D. Hickman, C.A. WeatherbyFebruary 2000
Emergency Management Guidebook Helps Transit Agencies Prepare for Crises0-1834-SL.L. Higgins, C.A. Weatherby, M.D. HickmanJuly 2000
Emergency Management for Public Transportation Systems: Research Report (Tasks 3 and 4)0-1834-3L.L. Higgins, M.D. Hickman, C.A. WeatherbyMay 2000
Transit ITS Proof-of-Concept TestsTTI/ITS RCE-01/03K.F. Turnbull, L.L. Higgins, D.D. Puckett, R.A. DonovanNovember 2000
Update of ITS Benefits - 20000-1790-4W.R. Stockton, L.L. Higgins, S.M. Turner, M. WaltonNovember 2000
Assessment of METROLift Paratransit Scheduling SystemTTI/ITS RCE-01/02L.L. HigginsSeptember 2000
Compendium: Graduate Student Papers on Advanced Surface Transportation Systems, 1999SWUTC/99/472840-00003-4L.P. Albert, S.P. Booth, M.A. Brewer, D.A. Burdette, R.W. Carroll, R. Estes, S.R. Harry, K.P. Hoppers, R. Hulett, J.M. Jenkins, J.K. LammertAugust 1999
The Rural Transportation Network in Texas1437-1K.F. Turnbull, G.B. Dresser, L.L. HigginsAugust 1999
Role of Public Transportation Operations in Emergency Management: Research Report0-1834-2L.L. Higgins, M.D. Hickman, C.A. WeatherbyDecember 1999
The Rural Transportation Network in Texas--Summary Report1437-SK.F. Turnbull, G.B. Dresser, L.L. HigginsSeptember 1999
Public Transit and Livable Communities: An Evaluation of the LCI Demonstration Project in Corpus ChristiSWUTC/97/467108-1L.L. HigginsAugust 1997
Bus Route Guidance Information Design: A Manual for Bus and Light Rail Transit Systems - Second Edition, Incorporates ADA GuidelinesSWUTC/96/721932-2R.J. Koppa, L.L. HigginsDecember 1996
Enhancing Transit Communication in Texas1974-2FK.F. Turnbull, L.L. Higgins, J. RicciApril 1995
Houston Smart Commuter ITS Operational Test -- FY 1995 Status Report7-1985-1K.F. Turnbull, L.L. HigginsNovember 1995
Potential of Telecommuting for Travel Demand Management1446-1K.F. Turnbull, L.L. Higgins, D.D. Puckett, C.A. LewisNovember 1995
Assessment of METROLift Automatic Vehicle Location SystemRCE-95/02L.L. Higgins, N. Vaidya, K.F. TurnbullSeptember 1995
Bus Route Guidance Information Design: a Manual for Bus and Light Rail Transit SystemsR.J. Koppa, L.L. HigginsFebruary 1994
Route Guidance Information for Elderly Passengers: Route Naming MethodsSWUTC/93/7192-1L.L. Higgins, R.J. Koppa, J.K. Henningan, C.S. Lessard, R.Q. BrackettNovember 1993
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