Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting goes virtual

The 2021 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting overcame the challenges of COVID-19 by making this year’s meeting a virtual event.

TRB’s 2021 spotlight theme was “Launching a New Century of Mobility and Quality of Life.” The program covered all transportation modes, addressing topics of interest to policymakers, administrators, practitioners, researchers and representatives of government, industry and academic institutions. This year’s meeting also featured sessions on how COVID-19 has impacted transportation and how transportation professionals and researchers are responding.

Check out the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s faculty and student’s participation in the below list featuring all of their presented lecterns, posters and workshops. They include (names listed alphabetically):

Cold In-Place Recycling:  GPR for Curing Prediction, TRB AKC60 Committee on Asphalt Pavement Construction and Rehabilitation
Presentation
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

Concept, Methodology, Application and Performance of Geosynthetics in Unbound Pavement Layers
Workshop
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC, presiding
Barry Christopher, Christopher Consultants, Inc., presiding

Innovation in Track Monitoring and Measurement Technology
Workshop
John Edwards, UIUC, presiding
Hamed Kashani, HyGround / Loram Maintenance of Way, presiding
Theodore Sussmann, OST-R/Volpe Center, presiding

From Traffic Flow Modeling of Connected and Automated Vehicles to Transportation Guidelines, Policies and Specifications: Lessons Learned and Opportunities Missed
Workshop
AVA: Automated Vehicles for All
Alireza Talebpour, UIUC

The Future of Travel in a Post-COVID-19 Pandemic World
Workshop | Spotlight Theme
Giovanni Circella, University of California, Davis, presiding
Abolfazl Mohammadian, University of Illinois Chicago, presiding
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC, presiding
Ipek Sener, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, presiding

Next Generation Project Delivery Information Systems: Data Integration and Open Knowledge Networks
Workshop
Aaron Costin, University of Florida, presiding
Nora El-Gohary, UIUC, presiding

Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics, Part 1: Emerging Trends in Traffic Flow Theory: Connected and Automated Vehicles and Data-driven Methods (Part 2, Session 1101; Part 3, Session 1352)
Poster

1.  A Novel Clustering Approach to Identify Vehicles Equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control in a Vehicle Trajectory Data
Mohammadreza Khajeh Hosseini, UIUC
Alireza Talebpour, UIUC

2. A Novel Distributed Control for Coordinated Lane-changing
Gihyeob An, UIUC
Alireza Talebpour, UIUC

Performance of Stabilized Pavement Foundations with Conventional and Unconventional Stabilizers
Workshop
Sustainable Pavement Foundations with Chemically Stabilized Quarry Byproducts
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC

Asphalt Materials Selection and Mixture Design
Poster
Comparative Analysis of Various Design Factors on Performance of Sulfur-extended Asphalt Mixtures
Muhammad Aniq Gul, King Faisal University
Amit Bhasin, University of Texas, Austin
Ramez Hajj, UIUC
Kaffayatullah Khan, King Faisal University
Md. Kamrul Islam, King Faisal University
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University
Faisal Shalabi, King Faisal University

Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics, Part 2: Recent Advances for Network Modeling and Control for Multimodal Systems (Part 1, Session 1061; Part 3, Session 1352)
Poster
A Stochastic Framework to Assess the Network-Level Societal Impacts of Autonomous and Connected Vehicles in a Mixed Traffic Environment
Fatemeh Fakhrmoosavi, Michigan State University
Ehsan Kamjoo, Michigan State University
Mohammadreza Kavianipour, Michigan State University
Archak Mittal, Ford Motor Company
Alireza Talebpour, UIUC
Ali Zockaie, Michigan State University

Asphalt Pavement Density Advancements — Technology Is Changing
Poster
Signal Stability and Height-correction Method for GPR In-situ Asphalt Concrete Density Prediction
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Qingqing Cao, UIUC

Pavement Management Modeling
Poster
Predicting Pavement Roughness Using Deep Learning Algorithms
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Egemen Okte, UIUC
Qingwen Zhou, UIUC

Advances in Network Equilibrium Models
Poster
Performance of Reservation-based Carpooling Service under Detour and Waiting Time Restrictions
Carlos Daganzo, University of California, Berkeley
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC
Haolin Yang, UIUC

Track Maintenance and Design: Historical Perspective for Future Success
Lectern
John Edwards, UIUC, presiding
David Staplin, HNTB Corporation, presiding
Theodore Sussmann, OST-R/Volpe Center, presiding
Conrad Ruppert, HNTB Corporation, presiding

Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements
Poster

1. Redevelopment of Artificial Neural Networks for Predicting the Response of Bonded Concrete Overlays of Asphalt for Use in a Faulting Prediction Model
John DeSantis, UIUC
Julie Vandenbossche, University of Pittsburgh

2. Mechanistic-empirical Faulting Prediction Model for Unbonded Concrete Overlays of Concrete
Charles Donnelly, University of Pittsburgh
John DeSantis, UIUC
Steven Sachs, University of Pittsburgh
Julie Vandenbossche, University of Pittsburgh

Current Issues in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems/Vehicles
Poster
Efficiency of UAV-based Last-mile Delivery under Congestion in Low-altitude Air
Ruifeng She, UIUC
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

Vehicle-highway Automation 2021, Part 2 (Part 1, Session 1155)
Poster
A Framework to Determine Road Networks “Platoonability”
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Egemen Okte, UIUC

Public Transportation and Shared Mobility
Poster

1. A General Model of Demand-responsive Transportation Services: From Taxi to Ridesharing to Dial-A-Ride
Carlos Daganzo, University of California, Berkeley
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

2. Optimal Rebalancing and On-board Charging of Shared Electric Scooters
Jesus Javier Osorio Fuenmayor, UIUC
Chao Lei, UIUC
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

3. Reliable Positioning and Operation of Standby Buses for Bunching Control
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC
Antoine Petit, UIUC

4. Mobility Service Design via Joint Optimization of Transit Networks and Taxi Feeder Systems
Yining Liu, UIUC
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

5. Planning Bus Systems for Mega Cities: A Case Study for Beijing
Carlos Daganzo, University of California, Berkeley
Xuejie Liu, Beijing Jiaotong University
Tengteng Ma, Beijing Transport Institute
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC
Jiazheng Zhu, Beijing Transport Institute

Workforce Development Life Cycle: Meeting the Needs of the Transportation Workforce Poster Session
Poster
Survey of Influences on Student Pathways to Railway Transportation Education and Careers
Leonel Evans, UIUC
Tyler Dick, UIUC

Neighborhood Level Impact Analysis
Poster

Quantifying the Health Benefits of Transit-oriented Development: Development and Application of the San Diego Public Health Assessment Model (SD-PHAM)
Lindsay Braun, UIUC
James Chapman, Urban Design 4 Health, Inc.
Eric Fox, Urban Design 4 Health, Inc.
Lawrence Frank, Urban Design 4 Health, Inc.
Jared Ulmer, Vermont Department of Health

Geotechnology Accomplishments — A Historical Review and Future Outlook
Lectern
Anand Puppala, Texas A&M University, College Station, presiding
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC, presiding

Evaluation, Performance and Durability of Asphalt Mixtures
Poster
The Truth and Myth about the Cracking Mechanism of Asphalt Concrete
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Uthman Mohamed Ali, UIUC
Jameel Kaddo, UIUC
Izak Said, UIUC

Transportation Equity: Addressing Equity Issues in New Mobility Systems
Poster
Distributional Effects and Equity Issues of Electric Vehicles Rebates Allocation
Shuocheng Guo, University of Alabama
Eleftheria Kontou, UIUC

Current Issues in Aircraft/Airport Compatibility
Poster

1. CRP Graduate Student Paper — Climate-based Balanced Mix Design Method for Airport Asphalt Pavements
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Zehui Zhu, UIUC

2. ACRP Graduate Student Paper — Optimization of Cellular Concrete Microstructure for Improved Impact Resistance

Jamie Clark, UIUC
David Lange, UIUC

Information Systems and Technology
Poster
An Engaged Informatics Approach to Distinguishing the Last-mile Problem in Public Transit
Julie Cidell, UIUC
Si Chen, UIUC
Brian Deal, UIUC
Shaowen Wang, UIUC

Emerging Topics in Asphalt Binder Research: Chemistry and Characterization
Poster
Emad Kassem, University of Idaho, presiding
Ramez Hajj, UIUC, presiding

1.  Fatigue Tolerance of Aged Modified Asphalt Binders Using Linear Amplitude Sweep
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Javier García Mainieri, UIUC
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University
Punit Singhvi, UIUC
Brajendra Sharma, UIUC

2. Understanding the Theoretical and Empirical Relationships between Asphalt Binder Cracking Indicators
Ramez Hajj, UIUC
Scott Young, UIUC

Route Choice Behavior and Resilient Networks
Poster

1. Reliable Location of First Responder Stations for Cooperative Response to Disasters
Zhoutong Jiang, UIUC
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

2. Path-based Dynamic Vehicle Dispatch Strategy for Demand Responsive Transit Systems
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC
Shuai Ren, DiDi Chuxing
Shiyu Shen, DiDi Chuxing
Luyun Zhao, DiDi Chuxing

Modern Advances and Applications in Asphalt Pavement Design and Rehabilitation
Poster
C-FLEX: Advanced Finite Element Analysis Program for Flexible Pavement Analysis and Design
Haohang Huang, UIUC
Jiayi Luo, UIUC
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Jeb Tingle, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC

Advancements in Pavement Maintenance
Poster
A Review of Flexible Pavement Pothole Patching Methods and Guidelines in the U.S.
Ramez Hajj, UIUC
Yujia Lu, UIUC

International Perspectives in Asphalt Pavement Design and Rehabilitation
Lectern
Use of Advanced Mechanistic Models for Prediction of Rutting Behavior in Airport Pavements
Ghassan Chehab, UIUC

Advances in Traffic Monitoring Research and Practice
Poster
Automatic Video Detection and Tracking of Pedestrians and Cyclists: Exploratory Feasibility Analysis
Winnie Daamen, Delft University of Technology
Samer Hamdar, George Washington University
Victor Knoop, Delft University of Technology
Deng Pan, George Washington University
Alireza Talebpour, UIUC
Yufei Yuan, Technische Universiteit Delft

Pavement Materials Assessment and Aggregates
Poster
I-RIPRAP: Computer Vision Software for Automated Size and Shape Characterization of Riprap in Stockpile Images
John Hart, UIUC
Haohang Huang, UIUC
Jiayi Luo, UIUC
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC
Andrew Stolba, Illinois Department of Transportation

Health, Equity, Resilience and Community Impacts
Poster
Escaping Transport and Fuel Poverty: A Novel Framework for Transportation Energy Vulnerability Analysis
Eleftheria Kontou, UIUC

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Applications
Poster
Energy Impact Analyses of Electrified Ride-sourcing Services Without Trip-chain Data
Spencer Aeschliman, Argonne National Laboratory
Fatima Afifah, University of Central Florida
Zhaomiao Guo, University of Central Florida
Jeffrey Huang, UIUC
Chuang Hou, University of Central Florida
Yan Zhou, Argonne National Laboratory

Quality Assurance Management: Acceptance and Quality Control
Poster
Hot-mix Asphalt Quality Management Program in Illinois: Statistical Assessment of Pay for Performance versus Quality Control for Performance.
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Javier García Mainieri, UIUC
Seunggu Kang, Merrimack College
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University
José Julian Rivera-Perez, UIUC
Watheq Sayeh, UIUC

Pavement Structural Testing and Evaluation
Poster

1. Effect of the Tandem-axle Configuration on Flexible-pavement Responses and Strain Recovery
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Aravind Ramakrishnan, UIUC

2. Life Cycle Assessment of Aggregate Quarry Byproduct Applications in Pavements
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Heather Shoup, IDOT
Andrew B.K.A IDOT
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC

3. Fatigue and Reflective Cracking Mechanisms: Modeling and Accelerated Pavement Testing Validation
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Nirmal Dhakal, Louisiana State University
Mostafa Elseifi, Louisiana State University
Tyson Rupnow, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Emerging Topics in Asphalt Production and Use
Poster
Case Studies Using Quality Control for Performance and Pay for Performance Specifications for Hot-mix Asphalt
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
John Huang, INTERRA
José Julian Rivera-Perez, UIUC

Sustainability and Well-being
Poster
Are Walking and Cycling Good for All? Tracking Differences in Associations among Active Travel, Socioeconomics, Gentrification, and Self-reported Health
Jesus Barajas, University of California, Davis
Lindsay Braun, UIUC

Alternative Fuel Refueling and Infrastructure
Poster
Eleftheria Kontou, UIUC, presiding
Elizabeth Traut, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, presiding
Michael Nicholas, The International Council on Clean Transportation, presiding

Pandemic Impacts on Asphalt Paving Operations
Lectern
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC, presiding

Accelerated Pavement Testing Facility Operation
Lectern
University of Illinois Accelerated Pavement Testing Program
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

APT Facility Panel Discussion
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Bouzid Choubane, Florida Department of Transportation
Navneet Garg, Federal Aviation Administration
James Greene, Florida Department of Transportation
Buzz Powell, Auburn University
W. Jeremy Robinson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Benjamin Worel, Minnesota Department of Transportation

Bus System Operations, Technology and Applications, Part 2 (Part 1, Session 1375)
Chun-Hung Peter Chen, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, presiding
Poster
Multi-objective Optimization Approach for Feeder Bus Routes Based on Service Area Determination and Stops Selection
Xiucheng Guo, Southeast University
Shanshan Liu, UIUC
Meina Zheng, Southeast University

Advancements in Concrete Pavement Construction and Rehabilitation Research
Poster
Cracking Patterns and Properties in CRCP with Internal Curing and Active Cracking
Sachindra Dahal, UIUC
Jeffery Roesler, UIUC

Evaluation of Geotechnical Assets through Instrumentation
Poster
Bender Element Field Sensor for the Measurement of Pavement Base and Subbase Stiffness Characteristics
Won-Taek Hong, Gachon University
Mingu Kang, UIUC
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Jeb Tingle, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC

Pavement Texture and Friction
Poster
1. A Mechanistic Approach to Predict Excess Fuel Consumption of a 3D Truck on Rough Pavements
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Xiuyu Liu, UIUC

2 Thermomechanical Coupling of a Hyper-viscoelastic Truck Tire and a Pavement Layer and Its Impact on 3D Contact Stresses
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Angeli Jayme, UIUC

Current Research in Railroad Operating Technologies
Poster
Tyler Dick, UIUC, presiding

1. Development of a Simplified Derailment Model for Investigations of Derailment Severity
Tyler Dick, UIUC
Steven Kirkpatrick, Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Xiang Liu, Rutgers University

2. Effects of Hazmat Train Speed Restrictions on Train Delay Performance and Railroad Line Capacity: Comparative Study with Two Railway Simulation Tools
Adrian Diaz de Rivera, UIUC
Tyler Dick, UIUC
Matthew Parkes, UIUC

Current Trends in Freight Rail Transportation Research
Poster
1. Quantifying Recent Trends in Class 1 Freight Railroad Train Length and Weight by Train Type
Tyler Dick, UIUC
Steven Kirkpatrick, Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Xiang Liu, Rutgers University
Jiaxi Zhao, UIUC

2 Quantifying the Influence of Schedule Coordination in Railway Hump Classification Yards with Any Logic Simulation
Tyler Dick, UIUC
Geordie Roscoe, UIUC
Jiaxi Zhao, UIUC

Current Research in Railroad Infrastructure Design and Maintenance
Poster
John Edwards, UIUC, presiding
Theodore Sussmann, OST-R/Volpe Center, presiding
Ballast Inspection Tool Using Seismic Surface Waves
Carton Ho, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Charles Oden, Earth Science Systems, LLC
Choon Park, Park Seismic, LLC
Timothy Stark, UIUC

Emerging Trends in Rail Transit Infrastructure
Poster
1. Development of Deep Convoluted Neural Networks and Change Detection Technology for Improved Railway Track Inspection
Marcus Dersch, UIUC
John Edwards, UIUC
Richard Fox-Ivey, Railmetrics
Ryan Harrington, UIUC
John Laurent, Railmetrics
Arthur Lima, UIUC
Thanh Nguyen, Railmetrics
Van Nguyen, Railmetrics

2. Advanced Full-scale Laboratory Dynamic Load Testing of a Ballasted High-speed Railway Track
Yuamar Basarah, UIUC
Xuecheng Bian, Zhejiang University
Xiang Duan, Zhejiang University
Bin Feng, UIUC
Qiusheng Gu, Zhejiang University
Youssef Hashash, UIUC
Hai Huang, Pennsylvania State University
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC

3. Data-driven Railway Crosstie Support Condition Prediction Using Deep Residual Neural Network: Algorithm and Application
Bin Feng, UIUC
Hai Huang, Penn State University
Zhongyi Liu, UIUC
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC

Current Research in Rail Safety
Poster
Analysis of Freight Train Derailment Rates for Unit Trains and Manifest Trains
Zheyong Bian, Rutgers University
Tyler Dick, UIUC
Steven Kirkpatrick, Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Xiang Liu, Rutgers University
Zhipeng Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Jiaxi Zhao, UIUC