Transportation Research Board 101st Annual Meeting

The Transportation Research Board 101st Annual Meeting was held in-person in Washington, D.C., Jan. 9-13, 2022.

Thousands of transportation administrators, practitioners, policy makers and researchers participated in workshops, lectern sessions, poster sessions and committee meetings.

This year the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s faculty and students showed up in a big way. Check out their participation in the list below.

Early Academic Successful Careers: Resources and Advice
Workshop
Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Zhengtian Xu, George Washington University
Xiang Yan, University of Florida
Xilei Zhao, UF

TRR Editors Panel
Vikash Gayah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC
T. Donna Chen University of Virginia

Is There a Maintenance Revolution in Our Future?
Workshop
The State of Pothole Patching
Ramez Hajj, UIUC

Use of Intelligent Construction Technology for Quality and Recycling
Lectern
Development of a Simulation-Based Approach for Cold In-Place Recycled Pavement Moisture-Content Prediction Using Ground Penetrating Radar
Qingqing Cao, UIUC
Lama Abufares, UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

Pavement Surface Characteristics
Lectern
An Integrated Vehicle–Tire–Pavement Approach for Determining Pavement Structure–Induced Rolling Resistance Under Dynamic Loading
Xiuyu Liu, UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

Hard to Electrify Transportation Applications and Other Considerations
Lectern
Evacuation Network Modeling for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Denissa Purba, UIUC
Eleftheria Kontou, UIUC
Chrysafis Vogiatzis, UIUC

New Advances in the Sensing of Track and Rail Behavior and Condition
Lectern
Arthur Lima, UIUC
Theodore Sussmann, OST-R/Volpe Center,
John Edwards, UIUC
Track Health Monitoring and Change Detection Using 3D Laser Track Scanning
John Edwards, UIUC
Arthur Lima, UIUC
Richard Fox-Ivey, Pavemetrics Systems Inc.
Ian Germoglio UIUC
Computer Vision for Depth Profile Evaluation of In-Service Ballast
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC

Progressing the U.S. Electric Vehicle Agenda
Lectern
Transportation Energy Vulnerability and Its Spatial Patterns in the United States
Shanshan Liu, UIUC
Eleftheria Kontou, UIUC

Traffic Flow Theory, Part 1: Network Modeling and Control (Part 2, Session 1178; Part 3, Session 1337; Part 4, Session 1371)
Poster
Vehicle Platooning Control for Merge Coordination: A Hybrid Adaptive Cruise Control–Distributed Model Predictive Control Approach
Gihyeob An, UIUC
Alireza Talebpour, UIUC

Innovations in Freight Rail Transportation
Poster
Comparing the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Different Train Following Control Algorithms for Fleets of Heavy Haul Freight Trains Under Moving Blocks
Geordie Roscoe, UIUC
Tyler Dick, UIUC
A General Model of the Effect of Hazardous Materials Car Placement in Trains and Their Probability of Derailment
Chen-Yu Lin, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Xinhao Liu, UIUC
Jaemin Kim, UIUC
Christopher Barkan, UIUC
Quantitative Derailment Rate Comparison of Unit Trains at Transload Terminals and Manifest Trains at Railroad Switching and Hump Classification Yards
Jiaxi Zhao, UIUC
Tyler Dick, UIUC

All Things Concrete Paving
Poster
Early-Age Monitoring of High Cement Replacement Mixtures for Pavement
Aniruddha Baral, UIUC
Jeffery Roesler, UIUC

Pavement Structural Testing and Evaluations: Accelerated Pavement Testing, Falling Weight Deflectometers, and Related Topics
Poster
Impact of Dynamic Loading on Confined Asphalt Concrete Surface
Izak Said, UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University
Equivalency Factors for Single and Tandem Axles
Aravind Ramakrishnan, UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

Exemplar Exploitation of Non-Conventional Aggregate Sources
Lectern
Aggregate Subgrade Improvements Using Quarry By-Product Fines: A Case Study
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Han Wang, UIUC
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC
Michael Short, Illinois Department of Transportation

Current Issues in Aviation
Poster
ACRP Student Paper: Potential Use of Waste Plastics in Flexible Airfield Pavements: High-Density Polyethylene Impact on Asphalt Binder and Mix
Javier García Mainieri, UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

Transportation Network Modeling Committee
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

Design and Performance of Concrete Overlays
Lectern
Field and Laboratory Evaluation of In-Service Bonded Concrete Overlays on Asphalt
Sarah Stolte, NCE
Linda Pierce, NCE
Nicholas Weitzel, NCE
Jose Medina, Nichols Consulting Engineers
Sushobhan Sen, University of Pittsburgh
Gail Scott, J.S. Engineering, Inc.
Jeffery Roesler, UIUC

Intelligent Transportation Systems 2022, Part 1 (Part 2, Session 1264)
Poster
Predictive Speed Harmonization Using Machine Learning in Traffic Flow with Connected and Automated Vehicles
Amr Elfar, Bain & Company
Alireza Talebpour, UIUC
Hani Mahmassani, Northwestern University

Innovations in Pavement Condition Evaluation
Poster
Long-Term Performance Monitoring of Flexible Pavements Constructed on Recycled Base Layers
Hani Titi, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Habibi Tabatabai, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Jessie Ramirez, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Built Environment, Accessibility, and Equity Considerations in Public Transportation
Poster
Walking the Last Mile: Barriers and Solutions to Suburban Transit Access
Lindsay Braun, UIUC
Jesus Barajas, University of California, Davis
Bumsoo Lee, UIUC
Rebecca Martin, Foursquare ITP

Pandemic Impacts on Transit Use and Perceptions
Poster
Prolonged Impacts of Disruptive Events on Transit Ridership: A Review of Recent Terrorist Attacks and Epidemics
Yining Liu, UIUC
Jesus Javier Osorio Fuenmayor, UIUC
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

Innovations in Rail Rolling Stock and Motive Power
Poster
Derailment Simulation Analysis of the Relationship Among Railroad Tank Car Structural Modeling, Physical Testing, and the Probability of Damage and Release
Steven Kirkpatrick, Applied Research Associates Inc
Todd Treichel, Association of American Railroads
Christopher Barkan, UIUC
Chen-Yu Lin, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Leandro Iannacone, UIUC
Paul Gharzouzi, UIUC
Paolo Gardoni, UIUC

Current Research in Railroad Infrastructure Design and Maintenance
Poster
Theodore Sussmann, OST-R/Volpe Center,
John Edwards, UIUC
An Investigation into Upward Tie Movements at Railroad Bridge Approaches in Time and Frequency Domains
Huseyin Boler, UIUC
Debakanta Mishra, Oklahoma State University
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC
Theodore Sussmann, OST-R/Volpe Center
Ballast Fouling Condition Evaluation Using Deep Learning–Based Automated Image Segmentation: Algorithm Development and Field Application
Jiayi Luo, UIUC
Haohang Huang, UIUC
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC
John Hart, UIUC
Hugh Thompson, Federal Railroad Administration
Theodore Sussmann, OST-R/Volpe Center
Effect of Ballast Degradation on Track Dynamic Behavior Using Discrete Element Modeling
Zhongyi Liu, UIUC
Bin Feng, UIUC
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC

Current Research in Railroad Safety
Poster
International Benchmarking of Railroad Safety Data System and Performance: A Case Study of Six Cross-Continent Countries
Chen-Yu Lin, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Theodore Gerstein, UIUC
Christopher Barkan, UIUC
Anson Jack, University of Birmingham
Marcelo Blumenfeld, University of Birmingham
Usman Abdurrahman, University of Birmingham

Rail Capacity, AR040(1), Joint Subcommittee of AR040, AR010, AR030, AP065, AT010
Tyler Dick, UIUC

Network Models in the Era of Autonomy and Connectivity
Lectern
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

Human Factors of Vehicles
Poster
Evolution of Driver Behavior in the Presence of Automated Vehicles
Yalda Rahmati, UIUC
Alireza Talebpour, UIUC

Asphalt Binder Aging Advancements
Poster
Impacts of Field and Laboratory Long-Term Aging on Asphalt Binders
Punit Singhvi, Crafco, Inc.
Javier García Mainieri, UIUC
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University
Brajendra Sharma UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

Laboratory and Field Evaluation of the Mechanical Response and Durability of Asphalt Mixtures
Poster
Francisco Aragão, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro,
Ghassan Chehab, UIUC
Impact of Rest Period on Asphalt Concrete Permanent Deformation
Ashraf Alrajhi, Arizona State University
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Proposed Reduction in Testing Time of Dynamic Modulus for Performance-Based Quality Assurance of Asphalt Paving
Hussein Kassem, Beirut Arab University
Yara Hamdar, American University of Beirut
Ghassan Chehab, UIUC

Studies in Aggregate Characteristics and Behaviors
Poster
X-Ray Computed Tomography for Studying the Effect of Durability Testing on Aggregate Pore Characteristics
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Hani Titi, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Marker-Based 3D Reconstruction of Aggregates with a Comparative Analysis of 2D and 3D Morphologies
Haohang Huang, UIUC
Jiayi Luo, UIUC
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC
John Hart, UIUC
Andrew Stolba, IDOT

Community Resources and Impacts
Poster
Who Benefits from Shifting Metal to Pedal?: An Equity-Oriented Health Impact Assessment Framework for Analyzing the Health Tradeoffs of Cycling
Lindsay Braun, UIUC
Huyen Le, Ohio State University
Carole Voulgaris, Harvard University
Rachel Nethery, Harvard University

Railroad Infrastructure Design and Maintenance Committee
John Edwards, UIUC
Theodore Sussmann, OST-R/Volpe Center

The Future of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety: Analysis of Crashes, Data, and Human Factors
Lectern
Quantifying the Reduction in Accidents at Railroad Grade Crossings Due to Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: A Machine Learning Approach
Jacob Mathew, UIUC
Rahim Benekohal, UIUC

Behavior and Choices in Transportation Networks
Poster
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

Network Design Under Equilibrium
Poster
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC
Generalized Link Cost Function and Network Design for Dedicated Truck Platoon Lanes to Improve Energy, Pavement Sustainability, and Traffic Efficiency
Ruifeng She, UIUC
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

Emerging Mobility Services in Transportation Networks
Poster
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC
Pricing and Resource Allocation Under Competition in a Docked Bikesharing Market
Zhoutong Jiang, UIUC
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC
Measurement and Mitigation of the “Wild Goose Chase” in Taxi Network Systems
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC
Haolin Yang, UIUC
Planning of Reliable Targeted Evacuation Under the Threat of Disasters
Zhoutong Jiang, UIUC
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

Contemporary Issues in Flexible Pavement Design
Lectern
Jaime Hernandez, Marquette University
Contact Stress and Rolling Loss Estimation via Thermomechanical Interaction Modeling of a Truck Tire on a Pavement Layer
Angeli Jayme, UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

Advancing New Methods and Data
Poster
Machine Learning Methods to Analyze and Predict Crash Injury Severity Based on Contributing Factors for Southeast Michigan
Xiaolin Cai
Richard Twumasi-Boakye, Ford Motor Company
Yalda Rahmati, UIUC
Seema Jain
James Fishelson, Ford Motor Company

Young Researchers' Work in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering
Poster
Anand Puppala, Texas A&M University, College Station
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC

Rheological and Mechanical Characterization Advancements for Asphalt Binders
Poster
A Method to Evaluate the Tensile Strength and Ductility of Asphalt Binders Using a Thin Confined Film
Angelo Filonzi, University of Texas, Austin
Satyavati Komaragiri, University of Texas, Austin
Ramez Hajj, UIUC
Manuel Trevino, University of Texas
Darren Hazlett, University of Texas, Austin
Enad Mahmoud, Texas Department of Transportation
Amit Bhasin, University of Texas, Austin

Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Section Executive Board
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC

Information Systems in Construction Management AKC10(1), Joint Subcommittee of AKC10, AED30
Nora El-Gohary, UIUC
Edward Jaselskis, North Carolina State University

Ridership Trends Impacting Public Transportation Planning and Development
Lectern
Effects of Fear Over COVID-19 on Transit Ridership: Evidence from Chicago Metro and Bus Modes
Jesus Javier Osorio Fuenmayor, UIUC
Yining Liu, UIUC
Yanfeng Ouyang, UIUC

Traffic Flow Theory, Part 4: Intelligent Transportation Systems and Network Optimization (Part 1, Session 1093; Part 2, Session 1178; Part 3, Session 1337)
Poster
High-Resolution Queue Profile Estimation at Signalized Intersections Based on Extended Kalman Filter
Qishen Zhou, Zhejiang University
Junyi Li, Zhejiang University
Yibing Wang, Zhejiang University
Claudio Roncoli, Aalto University
Lihui Zhang, Zhejiang University
Lewis Lehe, UIUC
Simon Hu, Zhejiang University

Traffic Simulation 2022, Part 3 (Part 1, Session 1179; Part 2, Session 1339)
Poster
A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for Automated Vehicle Mandatory Lane Changing
Rami Ammourah, UIUC
Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Concrete Pavement Design and Performance
Poster
Evaluation of Premature Cracking in Urban Concrete Pavements
John DeSantis, UIUC
Jeffery Roesler, UIUC
Roberto Montemayor Cantu, UIUC

Design Considerations for a Permanent Granular Subbase Under Concrete Pavements: Stability, Drainability, and Durability Requirements
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC
Heather Shoup, IDOT
LaDonna Rowden, IDOT

Young Member Coordinating Council, A0010C
Eleftheria Kontou, UIUC

Airfield Pavement Monitoring and Performance
Lectern
ACRP Student Paper: Airport Pavement Stiffness Monitoring and Assessment of Mechanical Stabilization Using a Bender Element Field Sensor
Mingu Kang, UIUC
Issam Qamhia, UIUC
Erol Tutumluer, UIUC
Navneet Garg, Federal Aviation Administration
Wilfredo Villafane, FAA

Research on Artificial Intelligence and Advancing Computing Applications
Poster
3D Finite Element Response Prediction Using Neural Networks with Model Uncertainty
Egemen Okte, UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

Use of Novel Financial and Economic Analysis Methods in Addressing Emerging Issues
Poster
The Taxicab Problem with Heterogeneous Drivers
Lewis Lehe, UIUC
Ayush Pandey, UIUC
Large Elasticity at Introduction
Lewis Lehe, UIUC
Saipraneeth Devunuri, UIUC

Asphalt Pavements: Today and Tomorrow
Poster
Optimization of Platoons’ Lateral Position Based on Damage Estimation
Watheq Sayeh, UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

Sustainable and Resilient Pavements
Poster
Economic and Environmental Impacts of Platoon Trucks on Pavements
Qingwen Zhou, UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC
Albedo Change Mechanism of Asphalt Concrete Surfaces
Javier García Mainieri, UIUC
Sushobhan Sen, University of Pittsburgh
Jeffery Roesler, UIUC
Imad Al-Qadi, UIUC

Current Issues in Transportation Energy
Poster
Designing Electric Vehicle Incentives to Meet Environmental Externality Reduction Targets
Yen-Chu Wu, UIUC
Eleftheria Kontou, UIUC