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Intro
Contents
Editors and Contributors
1 Reflections on 10 Years of TRG's Journey
1.1 Evolution
1.2 Checking the PDF File
1.3 Mission, Vision, and Objectives
1.4 Creation of Standing Technical Committees of TRG (TCTs)
1.5 Summarizing TRG's Achievements in 10 Years
1.6 Areas to Work On
1.7 Vision for Future
2 Development in Aggregate Quality Characterization Approaches for Pavement Construction
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Aggregate Source and Type
2.3 Conventional Aggregate Characterization Approaches
2.3.1 Source Properties
2.3.2 Consensus/Shape Properties
2.4 Image-Based Advance Aggregate Characterization
2.4.1 Videographer-40 (VDG-40)
2.4.2 University of Illinois Aggregate Image Analyzer (UIAIA)
2.4.3 Aggregate Image Measurement System (AIMS)
2.4.4 Laser-Based Aggregate Scanning System
2.4.5 X-Ray CT Scan
2.5 Comparison of Conventional and Digital Image Techniques
2.6 Futuristic Application of DIT in Pavement Construction
2.7 Summary
References
3 Research Trends in Materials and Design of Asphalt Pavements
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Recent Developments in Pavement Materials and Characterization, and Pavement Design
3.2.1 Recent Developments in Pavement Materials
3.2.2 Recent Developments in Characterization of Pavement Materials
3.2.3 Recent Developments in Pavement Design
3.3 Emerging Technologies
3.3.1 Emerging Technologies in Pavement Materials
3.3.2 Emerging Technologies in Pavement Design
3.4 Closure
References
4 Driving Behavior Modeling in Mixed Traffic Conditions: Developments and Future Directions
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Microscopic Modeling Approaches
4.2.1 Incorporating Lateral Separation into Car-Following Models
4.2.2 Handling Multiple Leaders in the Vehicle-Following Scenario
4.2.3 Comprehensive Models.
4.3 Macroscopic Modeling Approaches
4.4 Recommendations for Future Research
4.4.1 Fundamental Diagram and Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram
4.4.2 Modeling Unique Behaviors of Motorized Two-Wheelers
4.4.3 Behavior on Two-Lane Roads
4.4.4 Intra and Inter-Vehicular Interactions in Non-Lane-Based Conditions
4.4.5 Calibration and Validation of Simulation Models
4.4.6 Naturalistic Driving Studies and Models
4.4.7 Driving Simulator
4.4.8 Connected, Autonomous, and Emerging Vehicle Technologies
4.4.9 Data-Driven and Integrated Models
References
5 Pedestrian Flow Characteristics Over Different Facilities: Findings and Way Forward
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Types of Pedestrian Facilities (At-Grade and Grade-Separated)
5.3 Parameters Related to Pedestrian Flow Characteristics and Infrastructure Geometry
5.3.1 Parameters Related to Pedestrian Flow Characteristics
5.3.2 Parameters Related to Infrastructure/Geometry
5.4 Data Collection Techniques
5.5 Level of Service (LOS)
5.6 Modeling Approaches Related to Pedestrian Studies
5.6.1 Dynamic Approach
5.6.2 Discrete Approach
5.6.3 Continuous Approach
5.7 Application of Soft Computing Tools in Pedestrian-Related Studies
5.8 Concluding Remarks and Way Forward
References
6 Emerging Traffic Data Collection Practices Under Mixed Traffic Conditions: Challenges and Solutions
6.1 Introduction and Background
6.1.1 Characteristics of Mixed Traffic
6.1.2 Unique Parameters of Mixed Traffic
6.1.3 The Data Collection Efforts in Mixed Traffic Conditions
6.1.4 Traffic Data Collection Techniques for Lane-Based Homogeneous Traffic
6.2 Advanced Data Collection Techniques
6.2.1 Video-Based Data Collection
6.2.2 Instrumented Vehicles
6.2.3 Data Collection Using Road Side Units (RSUs)
6.2.4 Driving Simulators.
6.3 Development of Comprehensive Datasets
6.3.1 Development of Trajectory Datasets
6.3.2 Naturalistic Driving Behavior
6.3.3 Interaction of a Vehicle With Its Environment
6.3.4 Travel Time Data
6.3.5 Traffic State Information from Application Interfaces
6.4 Application and Future Research Directions
6.4.1 Applications in Traffic Operations and Safety
6.4.2 Beyond Mid-Block Data Collection
6.4.3 Future Research Directions
References
7 Planning for Suitable Walk-Access Infrastructure Components in Various Classes of Urban Bus Stop Catchment Area
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Description of Study Area
7.3 Preference Study on Walk-Access Infrastructure Components
7.3.1 Elicitation of Preference Data
7.3.2 Valuing of Functional Attributes Using Choice-Based Model and Construction of GC Function
7.4 Selection of Suitable Walk-Access Infrastructure Components
7.4.1 Generation of Plausible Improvement Scenarios of Walk-Access Infrastructure
7.4.2 A Comparison of d2d-GC Savings Among Various Improvement Scenarios of Walk-Access Infrastructure
7.4.3 Toward Selection of Suitable Components of Walk-Infrastructure Based on Their Frequent Occurrence in Various Catchment Classes
7.5 Closure
References
8 Crowd Management Guidelines for Mass Religious Gatherings
8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 Need for Crowd Management Guidelines
8.2 Crowd Management Guidelines
8.2.1 Crowd Control and Safety
8.2.2 Event Planning
8.2.3 Facility Planning
8.3 Conclusion and Future Scope
References
9 A New Framework for Comprehensive Mobility Plans in India
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Methodology
9.2.1 Urban Transport Emissions
9.2.2 Urban Transport Resilience
9.3 Case Study of Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR)
9.3.1 Results and Discussion
9.4 Summary
9.5 Future Scope for Research.
12 Speed-Based Safety Evaluation of Horizontal Curves in Rural Highways
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Safety Evaluation Studies
12.2.1 Local Safety Evaluation
12.2.2 Global Safety Evaluation
12.2.3 Safety Evaluation Studies in Indian Context
12.3 Discussion
12.4 Conclusion and Future Research Direction
References
13 A Global Perspective of Railway Security
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Critical Infrastructure
13.3 Security Breaches in Railways
13.3.1 Passenger Rails
13.3.2 Freight Rails
13.3.3 Characteristics of Attack
13.3.4 Countermeasures Against Cyberattacks
13.3.5 Countermeasures Against Terrorist Attacks
13.4 Security in High-Speed Railway
13.5 Indian Railway System
13.6 Policy Frameworks
13.7 Conclusions and Future Research Scope
References
14 What Drives the Battery-Electric-Bus Introduction in Indian Setting: Operators Perspective and Way Forward
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Relevant Literature
14.3 Data Collection
14.3.1 Questionnaire Design
14.3.2 Participating Operators and Data Collection
14.4 Data Analysis and Results
14.4.1 Analytical Approach
14.5 Results and Analysis
14.6 Conclusions and Way Forward
References
15 Sustainable Freight Transportation Planning and Policies for a Logistics-Driven India: Current State and Future Ahead
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Freight Data in India
15.2.1 Disaggregate Level Freight Surveys
15.2.2 Recent Advances in Freight Surveys in India
15.3 Freight Traffic Impacts in India
15.3.1 Environmental Impacts
15.3.2 Social Impact
15.3.3 Economic Impact
15.4 Emerging Research Themes and Planning Interventions
15.4.1 Freight Traffic Regulations and Truck Electrification
15.4.2 Freight Modal Shift to Bike-Based Alternatives
15.4.3 Last-Mile Delivery Management Using Crowd-Shipping Initiatives.
Contents
Editors and Contributors
1 Reflections on 10 Years of TRG's Journey
1.1 Evolution
1.2 Checking the PDF File
1.3 Mission, Vision, and Objectives
1.4 Creation of Standing Technical Committees of TRG (TCTs)
1.5 Summarizing TRG's Achievements in 10 Years
1.6 Areas to Work On
1.7 Vision for Future
2 Development in Aggregate Quality Characterization Approaches for Pavement Construction
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Aggregate Source and Type
2.3 Conventional Aggregate Characterization Approaches
2.3.1 Source Properties
2.3.2 Consensus/Shape Properties
2.4 Image-Based Advance Aggregate Characterization
2.4.1 Videographer-40 (VDG-40)
2.4.2 University of Illinois Aggregate Image Analyzer (UIAIA)
2.4.3 Aggregate Image Measurement System (AIMS)
2.4.4 Laser-Based Aggregate Scanning System
2.4.5 X-Ray CT Scan
2.5 Comparison of Conventional and Digital Image Techniques
2.6 Futuristic Application of DIT in Pavement Construction
2.7 Summary
References
3 Research Trends in Materials and Design of Asphalt Pavements
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Recent Developments in Pavement Materials and Characterization, and Pavement Design
3.2.1 Recent Developments in Pavement Materials
3.2.2 Recent Developments in Characterization of Pavement Materials
3.2.3 Recent Developments in Pavement Design
3.3 Emerging Technologies
3.3.1 Emerging Technologies in Pavement Materials
3.3.2 Emerging Technologies in Pavement Design
3.4 Closure
References
4 Driving Behavior Modeling in Mixed Traffic Conditions: Developments and Future Directions
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Microscopic Modeling Approaches
4.2.1 Incorporating Lateral Separation into Car-Following Models
4.2.2 Handling Multiple Leaders in the Vehicle-Following Scenario
4.2.3 Comprehensive Models.
4.3 Macroscopic Modeling Approaches
4.4 Recommendations for Future Research
4.4.1 Fundamental Diagram and Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram
4.4.2 Modeling Unique Behaviors of Motorized Two-Wheelers
4.4.3 Behavior on Two-Lane Roads
4.4.4 Intra and Inter-Vehicular Interactions in Non-Lane-Based Conditions
4.4.5 Calibration and Validation of Simulation Models
4.4.6 Naturalistic Driving Studies and Models
4.4.7 Driving Simulator
4.4.8 Connected, Autonomous, and Emerging Vehicle Technologies
4.4.9 Data-Driven and Integrated Models
References
5 Pedestrian Flow Characteristics Over Different Facilities: Findings and Way Forward
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Types of Pedestrian Facilities (At-Grade and Grade-Separated)
5.3 Parameters Related to Pedestrian Flow Characteristics and Infrastructure Geometry
5.3.1 Parameters Related to Pedestrian Flow Characteristics
5.3.2 Parameters Related to Infrastructure/Geometry
5.4 Data Collection Techniques
5.5 Level of Service (LOS)
5.6 Modeling Approaches Related to Pedestrian Studies
5.6.1 Dynamic Approach
5.6.2 Discrete Approach
5.6.3 Continuous Approach
5.7 Application of Soft Computing Tools in Pedestrian-Related Studies
5.8 Concluding Remarks and Way Forward
References
6 Emerging Traffic Data Collection Practices Under Mixed Traffic Conditions: Challenges and Solutions
6.1 Introduction and Background
6.1.1 Characteristics of Mixed Traffic
6.1.2 Unique Parameters of Mixed Traffic
6.1.3 The Data Collection Efforts in Mixed Traffic Conditions
6.1.4 Traffic Data Collection Techniques for Lane-Based Homogeneous Traffic
6.2 Advanced Data Collection Techniques
6.2.1 Video-Based Data Collection
6.2.2 Instrumented Vehicles
6.2.3 Data Collection Using Road Side Units (RSUs)
6.2.4 Driving Simulators.
6.3 Development of Comprehensive Datasets
6.3.1 Development of Trajectory Datasets
6.3.2 Naturalistic Driving Behavior
6.3.3 Interaction of a Vehicle With Its Environment
6.3.4 Travel Time Data
6.3.5 Traffic State Information from Application Interfaces
6.4 Application and Future Research Directions
6.4.1 Applications in Traffic Operations and Safety
6.4.2 Beyond Mid-Block Data Collection
6.4.3 Future Research Directions
References
7 Planning for Suitable Walk-Access Infrastructure Components in Various Classes of Urban Bus Stop Catchment Area
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Description of Study Area
7.3 Preference Study on Walk-Access Infrastructure Components
7.3.1 Elicitation of Preference Data
7.3.2 Valuing of Functional Attributes Using Choice-Based Model and Construction of GC Function
7.4 Selection of Suitable Walk-Access Infrastructure Components
7.4.1 Generation of Plausible Improvement Scenarios of Walk-Access Infrastructure
7.4.2 A Comparison of d2d-GC Savings Among Various Improvement Scenarios of Walk-Access Infrastructure
7.4.3 Toward Selection of Suitable Components of Walk-Infrastructure Based on Their Frequent Occurrence in Various Catchment Classes
7.5 Closure
References
8 Crowd Management Guidelines for Mass Religious Gatherings
8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 Need for Crowd Management Guidelines
8.2 Crowd Management Guidelines
8.2.1 Crowd Control and Safety
8.2.2 Event Planning
8.2.3 Facility Planning
8.3 Conclusion and Future Scope
References
9 A New Framework for Comprehensive Mobility Plans in India
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Methodology
9.2.1 Urban Transport Emissions
9.2.2 Urban Transport Resilience
9.3 Case Study of Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR)
9.3.1 Results and Discussion
9.4 Summary
9.5 Future Scope for Research.
12 Speed-Based Safety Evaluation of Horizontal Curves in Rural Highways
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Safety Evaluation Studies
12.2.1 Local Safety Evaluation
12.2.2 Global Safety Evaluation
12.2.3 Safety Evaluation Studies in Indian Context
12.3 Discussion
12.4 Conclusion and Future Research Direction
References
13 A Global Perspective of Railway Security
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Critical Infrastructure
13.3 Security Breaches in Railways
13.3.1 Passenger Rails
13.3.2 Freight Rails
13.3.3 Characteristics of Attack
13.3.4 Countermeasures Against Cyberattacks
13.3.5 Countermeasures Against Terrorist Attacks
13.4 Security in High-Speed Railway
13.5 Indian Railway System
13.6 Policy Frameworks
13.7 Conclusions and Future Research Scope
References
14 What Drives the Battery-Electric-Bus Introduction in Indian Setting: Operators Perspective and Way Forward
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Relevant Literature
14.3 Data Collection
14.3.1 Questionnaire Design
14.3.2 Participating Operators and Data Collection
14.4 Data Analysis and Results
14.4.1 Analytical Approach
14.5 Results and Analysis
14.6 Conclusions and Way Forward
References
15 Sustainable Freight Transportation Planning and Policies for a Logistics-Driven India: Current State and Future Ahead
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Freight Data in India
15.2.1 Disaggregate Level Freight Surveys
15.2.2 Recent Advances in Freight Surveys in India
15.3 Freight Traffic Impacts in India
15.3.1 Environmental Impacts
15.3.2 Social Impact
15.3.3 Economic Impact
15.4 Emerging Research Themes and Planning Interventions
15.4.1 Freight Traffic Regulations and Truck Electrification
15.4.2 Freight Modal Shift to Bike-Based Alternatives
15.4.3 Last-Mile Delivery Management Using Crowd-Shipping Initiatives.