University of Nebraska faculty, staff, students, and affiliates made a big impression with poster and lectern presentations at the 103rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. The Nebraska Transportation Center would like to thank all the participants for another successful showing. The presentations are listed below, and information about the TRB Annual Meeting can be found on the TRB website here.
Presentations, Lecterns, and Committees
| Session Details | Title | Presenters |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, January 7 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET Workshop 1022 Convention Center, 206 More Details | Climate Change Effects on Asphalt Mixture Performance Prediction: What Are the Gaps and Challenges? | Jamilla Teixeira, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Yong-Rak Kim, Texas A&M University, College Station Dave Mensching, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Silvia Caro, Universidad de Los Andes Eshan Dave, University of New Hampshire Shane Underwood, North Carolina State University Hao Wang, Rutgers University |
| Sunday, January 7 1:30 - 4:30 PM ET Workshop 1039 Convention Center, Ballroom C More Details | Early Academic Successful Careers: Resources and Advice | Daniel Vignon, New York University Atiyya Shaw, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Jason Hawkins, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
| Monday, January 8 8:00 - 9:45 AM ET Poster Session 2036 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Safety and Operational Analysis of Free Right-Turn Ramps | MM Shakiul Haque, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jon Camenzind, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Aemal Khattak, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Monday, January 8 8:00 - 9:45 AM ET Poster Session 2041 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Stabilization Mechanisms of Lateritic Clay Soil using KR Slag based on Chemical and Microstructure analysis and their effects on Soil-KR Resilient Modulus and Permanent Deformation Response | Flávia Bastos, Federal University of Espirito Santo Lucas Bridi, Federal University of Espirito Santo Patrício Pires, Federal University of Espirito Santo Jamilla Teixeira, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Monday, January 8 1:30 - 3:15 PM ET Lectern Session 2137 Convention Center, 101 More Details | Vehicle Collision Load Design Demands for Deck Overhangs with Parapet Railings | Andrew Loken, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Joshua Steelman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Robert Bielenberg, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Scott Rosenbaugh, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ronald Faller, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| MASH TL-3 Evaluation of the Hawaii Department of Transportation 34-Inch Tall, Aesthetic Bridge Rail with Pedestrian Rail and Sidewalk Options | Cody Stolle, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Robert Bielenberg, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ronald Faller, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sina Changizian, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kimberly Okamura, Hawaii Department of Transportation Steven Yoshida, State of Hawaii Dean Takiguchi, Hawaii Department of Transportation | |
| Monday, January 8 1:30 - 3:15 PM ET Poster Session 2159 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Understanding Psychological Factors Behind Motorcyclists Crossing Behavior on Undivided Roads in Mixed Traffic Conditions: A Case Study of Hau Giang, Vietnam | Minh Chu, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology Hai Duong, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Monday, January 8 1:30 PM- 3:15 PM ET Poster Session 2161 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Perceived Discrimination, Transit Use, and Walking Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence From the Understanding America Study | Abigail Cochran, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jueyu Wang, Texas A&M Transportation Institute Evan Iacobucci, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
| Monday, January 8 1:30 - 3:15 PM ET Poster Session 2169 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | A Comparative Analysis of Three Modeling Approaches for Predicting Pavement Conditions | Jing Wang, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Gurcan Comert, Benedict College Negash Begashaw, Benedictine College Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Amara Kouyate, U.S. Department of Defense Robert Mullen, University of South Carolina Sarah Gassman, University of South Carolina Charles Pierce, University of South Carolina |
| Monday, January 8 3:45 - 5:30 PM ET Lectern Session 2181 Convention Center, 150B More Details | Self-Driving Cars and Their Impacts on Americans' Long-Distance Domestic Travel Patterns | Fatemeh Fakhrmoosavi, University of Connecticut Priyanka Paithankar, University of Texas, Austin Kara Kockelman, University of Texas, Austin Yantao Huang, University of Texas, Austin Jason Hawkins, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Monday, January 8 3:45 PM- 5:30 PM ET Lectern Session 2191 Convention Center, 101 More Details | Analysis and Testing of Modifications to a Single-Column, Slip Base Aluminum Sign Support for MASH TL-3 Crashworthiness | Rodrigo Quintero, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Joshua Steelman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chen Fang, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Robert Bielenberg, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ronald Faller, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Brandon Perry, Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MWRSF) |
| Monday, January 8 3:45 - 5:30 PM ET Lectern Session 2205 Convention Center, 147A More Details | Improving Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Crash Prediction Models by Addressing Crossing Inventory Data Accuracy | Li Zhao, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Muhammad Farooq, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Aemal Khattak, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Monday, January 8 3:45 - 5:30 PM ET Poster Session 2215 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Calibrating Multi-Modal Location-Based Service (LBS) Traffic Data using Random Forest Models | Nicholas Aldridge, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jason Hawkins, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Yunwoo Nam, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Monday, January 8 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM ET Poster Session 2237 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Investigation of Discrepancies in South Carolina Traffic Collision Forms | Jackson Wegmet, Keck & Wood Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Luu Le, University of Technology: VNUHCM-Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology Hai Duong, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology Minh Chu, University of Technology: VNUHCM-Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology Seyedmahyar Madarshahian, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chowdhury Siddiqui, South Carolina Department of Transportation |
| Assessing Effectiveness of Law Enforcement at South Carolina Work Zones using Split Plot Treatment Design with Blocking | Seyedmahyar Madarshahian, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reka Howard, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jackson Wegmet, Keck & Wood Chowdhury Siddiqui, South Carolina Department of Transportation | |
| Monday, January 8 7:30 - 10:00 PM ET Subcommittee Marriott Marquis, Marquis Salon 3 (M2) More Details | Advanced Models to Understand Behavior and Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Subcommittee, AKM40(1) | Jamilla Teixeira, University of Nebraska, Lincoln |
| Tuesday, January 9 8:00 - 9:45 AM ET Poster Session 3042 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | The Effect of Advance Warning Systems on Headway Distributions in Rural Freeway Work Zones | Li Zhao, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Laurence Rilett, Auburn University Ernest Tufuor, Auburn University |
| Modeling and Operational Evaluations of Driveway Assistance Device (DAD) System for Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highway Work Zone | MM Shakiul Haque, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Aemal Khattak, University of Nebraska-Lincoln | |
| Tuesday, January 9 8:00 - 9:45 AM ET Poster Session 3055 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Investigating the Field Performance of High-RAP Mixtures with Bio-Based Recycling Agent | Nitish Bastola, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Mahdieh Khedmati, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Farzad Yazdipanah, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hamzeh Haghshenas Fatmehsari, FHWA: Federal Highway Administration |
| Tuesday, January 9 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET Lectern Session 3080 Convention Center, 204AB More Details | Capacity of Reinforced/Prestressed Concrete Compression Members Strengthened/Repaired Using UHPC Encasement | Mohammed Hedia, University of Nebraska-Lincoln George Morcous, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Tuesday, January 9 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET Lectern Session 3088 Convention Center, 204C More Details | Enhancing Performance and Reducing Environmental Impact of Concrete with Full Replacement of Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) Treated with Various CO2 Pressures | Fouad Ismail, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Miras Mamirov, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Seunghee Kim, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jiong Hu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Tuesday, January 9 10:15 AM- 12:00 PM ET Poster Session 3107 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Breakaway Luminaire Pole Research | Jacob Conway, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Traffic Calming Elements for Entry Control Facility Threat Delay and Containment – M50 P2/P3 MMGS Research and Development | Weston Kelley, University of Nebraska-Lincoln | |
| Timber Bridge Railings | Aaron Lechtenberger, University of Nebraska-Lincoln | |
| Tuesday, January 9 10:15 AM- 12:00 PM ET Poster Session 3113 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Evaluation of Polypropylene Addition Methods to Enhance the Performance of High-RAP Recycled Mixtures Modified by Soybean Oil as Recycling Agent | Nitish Bastola, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Braden Olson, Doane University Jamilla Teixeira, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hamzeh Haghshenas, Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, FHWA |
| Tuesday, January 9 1:30 - 3:15 PM ET Lectern Session 3140 Convention Center, 102A More Details | Engineering Performance, Economic, and Carbon-Footprint Analysis of Biochar-Incorporated Concrete with Natural and Recycled Aggregate | Islam Orynbassarov, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Temirlan Barissov, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Seunghee Kim, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jiong Hu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Tuesday, January 9 1:50 - 2:05 PM ET Subcomittee Marquis Salon 4 (M2), Marriott Marquis | Bridge Piers and Bridge Structures Subjected to Multi-Hazard Events: Impact, Blast, and Fire | Qusai Alomari, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Daniel Linzell, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Ronald Faller, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Robert Bielenberg, University of Nebraska, Lincoln |
| Wednesday, January 10 8:00 - 9:45 AM ET Lectern Session 4020 Convention Center, 140 More Details | Sentiments of Rural U.S. Communities on Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure: Insights from Twitter Data | Li Zhao, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bryan Ming Wang, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Abigail Cochran, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Wednesday, January 10 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET Poster Session 3116 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Using Sensing, Statistical, and Numerical Analysis Approaches to Evaluate the Performance of Highway Pavement Under the Impact of Climate Change | Chun-Hsing Ho, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kewei Zen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dada Zhang, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Tuesday, January 9 1:30 - 3:15 PM ET Subcommittee Marriott Marquis, Treasury (M4) More Details | Intermodal Freight Terminal Design and Operations, AT045(1), Joint Subcommittee of AT045, AW010 | Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, presiding Freight Transportation, Marine Transportation |
| Wednesday, January 10 3:45 - 5:30 PM ET Poster Session 4084 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Unravelling the Relationship between Ride-sourcing Services and Conventional Modes in Toronto: A Stated Preference Study in the City of Toronto | Patrick Loa, University of Toronto Felita Ong, University of Toronto Jason Hawkins, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Khandker Habib, University of Toronto |
| Wednesday, January 10 3:45 - 5:30 PM ET Poster Session 4092 Convention Center, Hall A More Details | Potential for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Midwest US States: A Stated Preference and Multi-Level Regression with Poststratification Study | Omid Armantalab, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Riddhimoy Ghosh, University of Nebraska, Omaha Jason Hawkins, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Poster | TBD | Gnyarienn Selva Kumar, University of Nebrska-Lincoln |