2015 Annual Meeting Events Hosted
ABG20 - Transportation Education and Training (2015)
760 (JBS15-001)
Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 8:00am- 9:45am, Convention Center, 152B
Innovative Transportation Workforce Development Models
Victoria F. Beale, Ohio Department of Transportation, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
As more innovations are identified, transferring the proper knowledge and information becomes key for implementation. Training and education are the means by which the transfer can and does occur. This session describes new developments in how adult learners and students are being engaged to enhance their learning experiences.
Enhancing Education in Construction Operations and Student Internships Using Multimedia Tools (15-0870)
Steven Lavrenz, Purdue University
Darcy M. Bullock, Purdue University
Impacts of Vehicle Automation on Workforce Training and Driver’s Licensing (15-2492)
Yeganeh Mashayekh Hayeri, University of Pennsylvania
Corey Harper, Carnegie Mellon University
Chris T. Hendrickson, Carnegie Mellon University
Allen D. Biehler, State Smart Transportation Initiative
The Inverted Classroom and Its Influence on Students’ Attitudes Across Learning Styles (15-2225)
Ivette Cruzado, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Edgardo M. Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Implementation of Sustainability Concepts into Undergraduate Transportation Engineering Courses (15-1859)
Elham H. Fini, North Carolina A&T State University
Faisal Awadallah, Birzeit University, Palestine
Mahour Mellat-Parast, North Carolina A&T State University
Taher Abu-Lebdeh, North Carolina A&T State University
Motivating Students to Pursue Transportation Careers: Implementation of Service Learning Project on Transit (15-1378)
Sarah V. Hernandez, University of California, Irvine
Stephen G. Ritchie, University of California, Irvine
840 (JBS15-002)
Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 2:30pm- 6:00pm, Convention Center, 152B
Stakeholder Input for New Regional Surface Transportation Workforce Centers
Diana Long, Rahall Transportation Institute, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
This session is designed to introduce the transportation community to the goals and mission of the five new centers that are part of the National Network for Transportation Workforce funded by FHWA. The session provides an opportunity for highlighting the scope of work of the centers and for stakeholders to provide input and guidance on future activities related to the operation and organization of the centers.
Transportation Workforce Centers Panel (P15-7077)
Teresa M. Adams, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Steve Albert, Western Transportation Institute (WTI)
Stephanie Ivey, University of Memphis
Glenn McRae, University of Vermont
Thomas Joseph O'Brien, California State University, Long Beach
Industry Panel Discussion (P15-7078)
Rick Blasgen, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Marcia Ferranto, Women's Transportation Seminar
Wayne Kittelson, Kittleson & Associates
Michael F. Stark, Associated General Contractors of America
Ellen Voie, Women in Trucking Association, Inc.
795 (TPS15-003)
Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 10:15am-12:00pm, Convention Center, 151A
How Do We Manage What We Know? Preserving Institutional Integrity and Viability
Leni Oman, Washington State Department of Transportation, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training; Task Force on Knowledge Management
We live in an information age and work in a knowledge economy. Institutions face huge challenges as current staff get ready to retire and hand over the reins to a generation that has grown up with different technology and career uncertainty. This complex problem boils down to how we manage what we know in order to maintain the integrity and viability of our institutions and effectively impart knowledge to others. This session provides a framework for concept, research, and practice.
Learning to Manage What We Know: a KM Methodology (P15-5677)
Gene Tey Shin, Virginia Department of Transportation
Case Examples of Knowing, Learning, Transfer, and Capture (P15-5678)
Shane Brown, Oregon State University
Knowledge Capture and Transfer at Kraft Foods (P15-5679)
Nanako Mura, Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
Published Meeting - Committee (M)s
JBM15-001
Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 1:30pm- 5:30pm, Marriott Marquis, Liberty I (M4)
Transportation Education and Training Committee
Victoria F. Beale, Ohio Department of Transportation; Diana Long, Rahall Transportation Institute, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
Transportation Engineering Instructional Practices: An Analytic Review of the Literature (15-2367)
David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University
Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College
Rod E. Turochy, Auburn University
Rhonda Kae Young, University of Wyoming
An Empirical Investigating of the Effect of Case Study on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Construction Engineering (15-2396)
Elham H. Fini, North Carolina A&T State University
Mahour Mellat-Parast, North Carolina A&T State University
Integrating Research and Practical Tools to Build a Sustainable Transportation Workforce (15-4375)
Candace Blair Cronin, ICF International
Christopher R Riches, ICF International
Brian Cronin, ICF International
Allison Alexander, ICF International
Developing an Interdisciplinary Transportation Certificate Program for Today’s Transportation Workforce (15-4901)
Kenneth Joh, Texas A&M University
Wei Li, Texas A&M University
ABG20 Cosponsored Sessions (only editable by the primary committee sponsor)
JBW15-002
Thursday, January 15, 2015, 8:00am-12:00pm, Convention Center, 206
Ahead of the Curve: Mastering the Management of Transportation Research and Innovation
Barbara Thomas Harder, B T Harder Inc.; Cynthia Gerst, Ohio Department of Transportation, presiding
“Ahead of the Curve" is a TRB training program being developed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of managers of research and those responsible for innovation. The workshop is an indepth overview of the program's introductory course. To assist in course development the workshop participants will be asked to provide feedback, both during the workshop and in a post workshop survey.
Program Vision (P15-6115)
James William Bryant, Transportation Research Board
Workshop Overview (P15-6116)
Barbara Thomas Harder, B T Harder Inc.
Curriculum Development of the Introductory Course (P15-6124)
Victoria F. Beale, Ohio Department of Transportation
Course Module 1 “Introduction to the “Ahead of the Curve” Training Program” (P15-6125)
Course Module 2 “Transportation Research Today” (P15-6127)
Course Module 3 “Transportation Research Life Cycle” (P15-6128)
Course Module 4 “Partners in Transportation Research” (P15-6129)
Course Module 5 “The Legal Foundation for Transportation Research” (P15-6130)
Marketing & Communication (P15-6132)
Mara K. Campbell, HERE
Workshop Conclusion (P15-6133)
Barbara Thomas Harder, B T Harder Inc.
SMS15-011
Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 8:00am-12:00pm, Convention Center, 201
Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Research Showcase
Fawn Thompson, Federal Highway Administration, presiding
This session showcases the innovative research of the 2014 undergraduate and graduate Eisenhower Fellowship recipients. Recipients will present their research in a panel format and address a broad array of significant transportation topics including congestion mitigation, infrastructure development and investment, safety, security, emerging green technologies, logistics, and a host of other relevant transportation topics.
Proposing Transportation Designs and Concepts to Make Houston Metro’s Southeast Line at Palm Center Area More Walkable, Bikable, and Livable (P15-6126)
Vincent Hassell, Texas Southern University
Exiting Danger Zone: Evaluation of Complete Street Policies in Florida (P15-6131)
Donald Morgan, Florida State University
Determination of Slab-Level Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement Treatment Using Emerging 3-D Sensing Technology and Crack Fundamental Elements (P15-6138)
Julius Doan, Georgia Institute of Technology
Platform Edge Detection and Protection Effects on Platform-Train Interface Safety (P15-6206)
Dylan Anderson, Oregon State University
Investigating Software That Can Be Used to Help Teenagers to Become Better Drivers (P15-6208)
Kashela Major, Florida A&M University
Theoretical Framework for Analyzing Safety Impacts of Stopping Sight Distance (P15-6210)
Jonathan Sayre Wood, Pennsylvania State University
Water Vapor Movement Through Capillary Barriers in Freezing Pavement Structures (P15-6213)
Bryan Priebe, Brigham Young University
Characterization of Carbon, Natural, and Glass Fiber Hybrid Composite Materials for Structural Applications (P15-6215)
James McKee, Tuskegee University
Stabilization of Subgrade Soil Using Cement (P15-6216)
Sneha Upadhyaya, California State University, Fullerton
SMW15-011
Sunday, January 11, 2015, 9:00am-12:00pm, Convention Center, 202A
Innovative Doctoral Research from Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program
Fawn Thompson, Federal Highway Administration, presiding
This workshop features innovative research presented by second- and third-year Eisenhower doctoral fellowship recipients from top universities across the nation. The research covers a broad array of significant transportation topics, including infrastructure development and investment, safety, security, emerging green technologies, and a host of other relevant transportation topics.
Multi-Jurisdictional Planning in an Era of Local Funding (P15-6111)
David Philip Weinreich, University of Michigan
The theory of travel decision-making: A conceptual framework of active travel behavior (P15-6112)
Patrick A. Singleton, Portland State University
Livability Index for Transportation Infrastructure to Determine the Level of Service of Urban Spaces (P15-6113)
Ivelisse Gorbea Class, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Estimating bicycle volumes using a combination of sensor types (P15-6117)
Frank Roland Proulx, UC Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC)
Developing Index Parameters for Cracking in Asphalt Pavements Through Black Space and Viscoelastic Continuum Damage Principles (P15-6120)
David J. Mensching, University of New Hampshire
Cost and Delay Of Railroad Timber and Concrete Crosstie Maintenance and Replacement (P15-6123)
Alexander Hale Lovett, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
TPS15-018
Monday, January 12, 2015, 10:15am-12:00pm, Convention Center, 152A
Tools for Navigating Workforce and Workplace Changes
Turo Dexter, Federal Transit Administration, presiding
Over the next decade, transportation agencies will be faced with losing institutional knowledge due to retirement of long term employees and decreases in staffing levels. New expectations are increasing the need for multidisciplinary engagement. These changes are resulting in modified organizational structures and driving a need for rapid integration of new employees and new knowledge in existing workforces. This session presents strategies agencies are using to manage a knowledgeable workforce.
Overview of the Domestic Scan on Knowledge Management (P15-5689)
Frances D. Harrison, Spy Pond Partners
Integrating New Employees (P15-5692)
Colleen Delany, Alberta Transportation, Canada
Collaboration and Continuous Learning (P15-5693)
Rick Wallace, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Onboarding and Beyond (P15-7187)
Susan Camarena, Federal Transit Administration
TPW15-008
Sunday, January 11, 2015, 9:00am-12:00pm, Convention Center, 152A
Using Knowledge Management as Tool for Successful Succession Planning
Maureen L. Hammer, Virginia Department of Transportation, presiding
This workshop will assist transportation practitioners to manage their succession plan. Presenters will share experiences with knowledge management and succession planning, followed by facilitated discussion on presentation topics and implementation strategies. Topics covered include: exit interviews, recruiting strategically, eliciting critical tacit knowledge from key personnel and a website used by a DOT to assist employees and managers in mapping their career ladder.
Knowledge Elicitation at the World Bank (P15-5067)
Denise A. D. Bedford, Kent State University
Strategic Recruitment (P15-5068)
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.
Career Management Tools (P15-5069)
Amanda Holland, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
Breakout sessions: Strategic Recruitment, Career Management and Knowledge Elicitation (P15-7113)
Maureen L. Hammer, Virginia Department of Transportation
2014 Annual Meeting Events Hosted
ABG20 - Transportation Education and Training (2014)
Paper or Conference Session (S)s
608 (JBS14-020)
Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 1:30pm- 3:15pm, Hilton, Lincoln West
Student Learning and Training: What Works and What Doesn’t and Why
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
Pilot Initiative in Iowa for an Intern Development and Management Program (14-0109)
Shashi S. Nambisan, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
James E. Alleman, Iowa State University
Sandra Q. Larson, Iowa Department of Transportation
Max G. Grogg, Federal Highway Administration
Transportation Engineering Careers: Strategies for Attracting Students to Transportation Professions (14-0349)
Stephanie Ivey, University of Memphis
Mihalis M. Golias, University of Memphis
Paul Palazolo, University of Memphis
Kelsey Ford, University of Memphis
Virginia Anne Wise, University of Memphis
Patrice Thomas, University of Memphis
Framing Transportation Planning Pedagogy for Sustainability Generalists (14-0576)
Elizabeth Sweeney, University of Oregon
Ann Scheere, University of Oregon
Vicki Elmer, University of Oregon
Composition of Learning Styles and Their Influence on Students in Transportation Engineering Courses (14-3990)
Edgardo M. Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Ivette Cruzado, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Assessment of Students’ Preconceptions in the Introductory Transportation Engineering Course (14-5336)
Milos Mladenovic, Aalto University, Finland
Katerina Mangaroska, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Montasir M. Abbas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
852 (JBS14-021)
Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 4:30pm- 6:00pm, Hilton, Lincoln East
Benefits of Learning and Understanding Skill Set Needs in Transportation-Related Careers
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
This session focuses on learning about, and clearing misconceptions regarding, transportation-related careers as a means to attract more individuals to transportation careers. The session also highlights the skill set needs of a profession that must continually adapt to changing societal needs and technological advances.
Traffic Signal System Misconceptions Across Three Cohorts: Novice Students, Expert Students, and Practicing Engineers (14-2234)
David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University
Shane Brown, Oregon State University
Mohammad Islam, Oregon State University
Kelvin Daratha, Washington State University
Michael Kyte, University of Idaho
Redesign of Curricula in Transit Systems Planning to Meet Data-Driven Challenges (14-2894)
Adrian C. Lorion, BA Consulting Group Ltd. Canada
Matthew Jonathan Harvey, Ryerson University, Canada
Joseph Y. J. Chow, Ryerson University, Canada
Development of Professional Services Management Training Program: A Case Study (14-5152)
Lee L. Tupper, Clemson University
Dennis Bausman, Clemson University
Mashrur A. Chowdhury, Clemson University
Parth Bhavsar, Rowan University
Virtual Laboratory: Alternative Approach to Urban Transportation Systems Planning Laboratory (14-5619)
Ritesh Sharma, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Shital S Jadhav, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Debabrata Tripathy, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Harshala V Sardar, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Gopal R. Patil, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Published Meeting - Committee (M)s
JBM14-001
Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 8:00am-12:00pm, Hilton, Monroe
Transportation Education and Training Committee
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.; Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
ABG20 Cosponsored Sessions (only editable by the primary committee sponsor)
JBW14-002
Thursday, January 16, 2014, 8:00am-12:00pm, Marriott, Thurgood Marshall East
Ahead of the Curve: Advancing the Management of Research and Innovation in Transportation--Engaging the Research and Innovation Community in the Development of the Initiative
Barbara Thomas Harder, B T Harder Inc.; Cynthia Gerst, Ohio Department of Transportation; Laura Melendy, University of California, Berkeley, presiding
"Ahead of the Curve" is a TRB training program in development that will enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of managers of research and those responsible for innovation. The workshop provides opportunity for discussion and input to the working group on the curriculum, marketing and communications, and quality elements of the “Ahead of the Curve” framework and will gather recommendations for implementing the initiative for public, academic, and private-sector transportation professionals
Introduction and Overview (P14-6029)
Cynthia Gerst, Ohio Department of Transportation
Ahead of the Curve: Brief Background and Vision (P14-6030)
Katherine F. Turnbull, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Where We Are Now: Ahead of the Curve Draft Framework (P14-6031)
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin
Mara K. Campbell, HERE
Laura Melendy, University of California, Berkeley
Harold R. Paul, Louisiana Transportation Research Center
Framework Reaction and Responses: Breakout Group Discussion and Recommendations (P14-6040)
Cynthia Gerst, Ohio Department of Transportation
Break (P14-6056)
Where We Want to Go: Moving Forward Overview (P14-6042)
Laura Melendy, University of California, Berkeley
Barbara Thomas Harder, B T Harder Inc.
Moving Forward and Implementation: Breakout Group Discussion and Recommendations (P14-6051)
Laura Melendy, University of California, Berkeley
Barbara Thomas Harder, B T Harder Inc.
Panel Discussion: Moving Forward and Facilitated Discussion with Task Team Leaders Barbara T. Harder, facilitator (P14-6044)
Victoria F. Beale, Ohio Department of Transportation
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin
Laura Melendy, University of California, Berkeley
Mara K. Campbell, HERE
Harold R. Paul, Louisiana Transportation Research Center
Continued Engagement of Workshop Participants and Next Steps (P14-6053)
Cynthia Gerst, Ohio Department of Transportation
Laura Melendy, University of California, Berkeley
2013 Annual Meeting Events Hosted
2012 Annual Meeting Events Hosted
2011 Annual Meeting Events Hosted
ABG20 - Transportation Education and Training
Paper or Conference Session (S)s
652 (KFS11-025)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 8:00am- 9:45am, Hilton, Columbia Hall 6
Emerging Learning Concepts and Formats in a Traditional Undergraduate Classroom Education Setting
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
This session includes papers that discuss research efforts to assess emerging learning concepts and formats in in-class transportation education as a potential means to improve the transportation learning experience of undergraduate students.
Evaluation of a Transportation Engineering GIS Laboratory Based on Student Learning Experience (11-3918)
Ghulam Hussain Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Uday Raghavender Rao Manepalli, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Application of Threshold Concepts to Improve a Design-Focused Course in Transportation Engineering (11-3906)
Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Ghulam Hussain Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Traffic Engineering in a Hybrid Format: More Learning with Less Meeting (11-1639)
Anurag Pande, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Joe Grimes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
PBL and B-learning in Transportation Education (11-0328)
Antonio Nelson Rodrigues da Silva, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Nidia Pavan Kuri, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Development of Knowledge Tables and Learning Outcomes for an Introductory Course in Transportation Engineering (11-1203)
Andrea R. Bill, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Steve Beyerlein, University of Idaho
Kevin Heaslip, Utah State University
David Scott Hurwitz, Oregon State University
Michael Kyte, University of Idaho
Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College
Rhonda Kae Young, University of Wyoming
704 (KFS11-036)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 10:15am-12:00pm, Hilton, Columbia Hall 6
Transportation Education and Training Beyond the Traditional Classroom
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
The presenters in this session discuss experiences with transportation education and training beyond the classroom, either in the form of practical internships for undergraduate students or online discussion tools for a distance education graduate class or on-the-job education and training programs.
Utilizing External Internships in a Civil Engineering Capstone Design Course (11-1216)
Ryan Fries, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Brad Cross, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Susan Morgan, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Use of Assessable Online Discussions to Support Postgraduate Student Learning in Transport Planning (11-0825)
Geoffrey Rose, Monash University, Australia
Training Skilled and Unskilled Highway Maintenance Workers in an Immersive Virtual Learning Environment (11-1977)
Glynn Cavin, Louisiana Transportation Research Center
Krisanna Machtmes, Louisiana State University
Mary Leah Coco, Louisiana Transportation Research Center
Assessment of Two Transportation Education Development Pilot Program Projects: Incumbent State DOT Worker Succession Planning in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine and Recruiting Within a Nontraditional Labor Pool at Northern State Correctional Facility in Vermont (11-1070)
Karen Glitman, University of Vermont
Workshop (W)s
763 (KFW11-001)
Thursday, January 27, 2011, 8:00am-12:00pm, Hilton, Jefferson West
Building the 21st Century Workforce: Mission-Critical Issues, Cross-Modal Opportunities, and Key Partnerships in Transportation Workforce Development
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
This workshop continues the Annual Meeting tradition of exploring the 21st century workforce. A workforce with the needed skills across the full spectrum of development to operations is the most significant factor in transforming America’s transportation infrastructure into a truly multimodal system that provides travelers and businesses with safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally sustainable transportation choices.
Welcome and Introduction (P11-0917)
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin
Regional Workforce Summits: Dialogue to Identify Partners, Needs, and Opportunities and Actions (P11-0918)
Shashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University
Rail Workforce Challenges and Opportunities (P11-0919)
Monique Stewart, Federal Railroad Administration
National Strategic Framework for Transportation Workforce Development (P11-0920)
Lydia E. Mercado, Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Professional Service Provider Perspective (P11-0921)
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.
Industry Group Perspective (P11-0922)
Thomas W. Brahms, Institute of Transportation Engineers
Aliyah N. Horton, Institute of Transportation Engineers
Operation Perspective: Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Transit Managers for Fixed-Route and Paratransit Systems (P11-0923)
Lance Anderson, ICF International
Workshop Discussion/Next Steps (P11-0924)
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin
Published Meeting - Committee (M)s
KFM11-009
Monday, January 24, 2011, 10:15am-12:00pm, Hilton, Cabinet
Transportation Education and Training Committee
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin; Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
ABG20 Cosponsored Sessions (only editable by the primary committee sponsor)
KFS11-018
Monday, January 24, 2011, 7:30pm- 9:30pm, Hilton, International West
Critical Knowledge Management Needs and Issues for Transportation Agencies
Leni Oman, Washington State Department of Transportation, presiding
In addition to a general overview of the relevance of knowledge management, this session presents current best practices for its use in transportation agencies. The presentations focus on efforts to encourage and support innovation, retain intellectual capital during workforce transitions, and improve overall organizational excellence and performance. The presenters will also share techniques and tools to help agencies adapt to changing environments and markets.
Knowledge Management at Maryland State Highway Administration (P11-1926)
Becky Burk, Maryland State Highway Administration
Low-Cost Knowledge Management Techniques for Use in a Changing Workforce (11-2157)
Ernie Wittwer, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Teresa M. Adams, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Strategic and Tactical Approaches to Knowledge Management in the Federal Transit Administration (P11-0631)
Jarrett William Stoltzfus, Federal Transit Administration
Susan Camarena, Federal Transit Administration
Implementing Knowledge Management: Tools and Resources Available (P11-0979)
M. J. Fiocco, Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Alasdair Cain, Research and Innovative Technology Administration
2010 Annual Meeting Events Hosted
Paper or Conference Session (S)s
317 (KFS10-004)
Monday, January 11, 2010, 1:30pm- 3:15pm, Hilton, Georgetown West
Recruitment and Training Strategies for the Transportation Work Force
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
Process for Improving Design of Transportation Curriculum Materials with Examples (10-1365)
Michael Kyte, University of Idaho
Michael P. Dixon, University of Idaho
Ahmed Abdel-Rahim, University of Idaho
Shane Brown, Washington State University
Revamping Caltrans Traffic Operations Academy (10-2918)
Zhongren Wang, California Department of Transportation
Jacqui Ghezzi, California Department of Transportation
Adam Fong, California Department of Transportation
Diana Gomez, California Department of Transportation
Carol Wilbon, California Department of Transportation
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Staff Training Program: Collaboration Between NYMTC and New York University Wagner Rudin Center (10-4064)
Lina Duran, NYU Wagner Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management
Adam Gromis, NYU Wagner Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management
Kuo-Ann Chiao, New York Metropolitan Transportation Council
Opportunities for Recruiting and Training Construction Workers in the Transportation Sector (10-1384)
Bryan John Hubbard, Purdue University
Sarah Lillo Hubbard, Purdue University
366 (KFS10-046)
Monday, January 11, 2010, 3:45pm- 5:30pm, Hilton, Georgetown West
Enhancing Students' Understanding of Core Concepts in Transportation
Asha Weinstein Agrawal, San José State University, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
Development and Deployment of Traffic Control Game: Integration with Traffic Engineering Curriculum for Teaching High School Students (10-1017)
Chen-Fu Liao, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
David B. Glick, David B. Glick & Associates, LLC
Shawn Haag, University of Minnesota
Gina Baas, University of Minnesota
Need to Develop Core Concepts and Learning Outcomes for Introductory Transportation Engineering Course (10-3946)
Steve Beyerlein, University of Idaho
Andrea R. Bill, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Ida Van Schalkwyk, CH2M Hill
Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College
Rhonda Kae Young, University of Wyoming
Shashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University
Rod E. Turochy, Auburn University
Comparison of Lecture- and Problem-Based Learning Styles in an Engineering Laboratory (10-2138)
Daniel James Hartman, University of Rhode Island
Mayrai Gindy, Rhode Island University
Student Understanding of Sight Distance in Geometric Design: A Beginning Line of Inquiry (10-2583)
Brock Andrews, Washington State University
Shane Brown, Washington State University
Devlin Montfort, Washington State University
Michael P. Dixon, University of Idaho
Prototype Undergraduate Degree Program in Transportation Systems (10-2839)
Anthony A. Saka, Morgan State University
Poster Session (P)s
333 (KFP10-024)
Monday, January 11, 2010, 2:30pm- 5:00pm, Hilton, International Center
Innovations in Transportation Education
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
Increasing Awareness Among Students About Careers in Transportation (10-3999)
Charles Reginald Glass, Texas Southern University
Workshop (W)s
716 (KFW10-006)
Thursday, January 14, 2010, 8:00am-12:00pm, Hilton, Jefferson East
Building the 21st Century Workforce: Focus on MPOs and Local and Regional Transportation Agencies
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin; Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training; Committee on Metropolitan Policy, Planning, and Processes; Committee on Management and Productivity; Committee on Maintenance and Operations Personnel; Policy and Organization - Group
In this workshop, workforce development needs and strategies of local transportation jurisdictions, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional agencies will be discussed. The workshop will have two presentations by leading MPO and regional council transportation directors, open discussion and brainstorming, discussion of CUTC-RITA transportation workforce development activities in general and with a specific focus on MPOs and regional agency workforce issues, and a wrap-up.
Welcome and Purpose of Workshop (P10-0946)
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin
Workforce Needs and Strategies for the 21st Century: ARC Perspective (P10-0950)
Jane D. Hayse, Atlanta Regional Commission
Workforce Needs and Strategies for the 21st Century: Baton Rouge MPO Perspective (P10-1355)
Huey P. Dugas, Capital Region Planning Commission
Open Discussions and Brainstorming (P10-0952)
National Transportation Workforce Development Strategy: Ongoing and Planned CUTC-RITA Activities (P10-0953)
John Collura, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Robert Plymale, Rahall Transportation Institute
Robert Lawrence Bertini, Portland State University
Wrap-Up (P10-0954)
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.
Published Meeting - Committee (M)s
KFM10-008
Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 10:15am-12:00pm, Hilton, Holmead
Transportation Education and Training Committee
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.; Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
ABG20 Cosponsored Sessions (only editable by the primary committee sponsor)
SMW10-007
Sunday, January 10, 2010, 9:00am-12:00pm, Marriott, Thurgood Marshall South
Innovative Doctoral Transportation Research by Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship Recipients
Henry C. Murdaugh, Federal Highway Administration, presiding
This workshop features innovative research by second- and third-year PhD Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship recipients on a broad array of significant transportation topics including congestion management, infrastructure investment, safety, commercial vehicle security, and technology transfer.
Methods for Improving Compliance with Posted Regulations (P10-0779)
Robert Campbell, University of California, Berkeley
Queueing Models for Aircraft Operations in NextGen (P10-0780)
Tasos Nikoleris, University of California, Berkeley
Design and Application of a Linear Quadratic Regulator in an Active Steering Control System (P10-0781)
Damoon Soudbakhsh, George Washington University, Ashburn
Estimating Effectiveness of Lane Departure Countermeasures at Rural High-Crash Horizontal Curve Locations in Iowa Using Observational and Measured Crash Surrogates (P10-0782)
Eric J. Fitzsimmons, Iowa State University
Optimal Vehicle Designs for Uncertain Drive Cycles (P10-0783)
John Whitefoot, University of Michigan
Organizational Factors in Transit Services (P10-0784)
Zaida Rico Rolon, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
TPS10-001
Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 8:00am- 9:45am, Hilton, Jefferson West
Knowledge Management: Successful Practices for Succession Planning
Jack R. Stickel, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, presiding
What Is Knowledge Management and How Does It Help You? (P10-0592)
Maureen L. Hammer, Virginia Department of Transportation
Learning How to Train Employees for the Workplace (P10-0796)
Shane Brown, Washington State University
Planning for the Future: Succession Planning and Knowledge Management (P10-0798)
Neil J. Pedersen, Consultant
2009 Annual Meeting Events Hosted
ABG20 - Transportation Education and Training
Paper or Conference Session (S)s
659 (KFS09-013)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 8:00am- 9:45am, Hilton, Thoroughbred
Attracting Talent to Transportation
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
People Are Interested in Transportation-Related Careers--They Just Don’t Realize It (09-2575)
Andrea Underhill, University of Alabama, Birmingham
Despina Stavrinos, University of Alabama, Birmingham
Summer Transportation Institutes: Increasing Diversity Through Partnerships (09-1904)
Karen Glitman, University of Vermont
Activities to Enhance Civil Engineering Recruitment and Coordination with Industry (09-0078)
Bryan John Hubbard, Purdue University
Sarah Marie Lillo Hubbard, Hubbard Engineering Innovations LLC
Transportation Planning Education in the US: Literature, Course Survey, and Findings (09-2171)
Jiangping Zhou, University of Southern California
Lisa A. Schweitzer, University of Southern California
707 (KFS09-014)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 10:15am-12:00pm, Hilton, Thoroughbred
Encouraging Interactive Learning in Transportation
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
Web-Based Game to Improve Learning of Driver Behavior and Control at Signalized Intersections (09-2266)
Yatish Kasaraneni, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Montasir M. Abbas, Virginia Tech
Lisa McNair, Virginia Tech
Integrating Active Learning with Simulation: Development and Testing of a New Approach to Learning Signal Timing (09-1286)
Ahmed Abdel-Rahim, University of Idaho
Michael Kyte, University of Idaho
Enas Amin, University of Idaho
Michael P. Dixon, University of Idaho
Getting from A to B: Using an Interactive Display to Demonstrate Transportation Planning and Design Issues (09-0054)
Glen Koorey, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Engaging Undergraduate Students in Transportation Studies Through Simulating Transportation for Realistic Engineering Education and Training (09-1134)
Chen-Fu Liao, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Henry X. Liu, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
David Matthew Levinson, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Poster Session (P)s
330 (KFP09-005)
Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:30pm- 5:00pm, Hilton, International Center
How to Get People Interested in Transportation
Emily Parkany, Noblis, Inc.; Charlene Wilder, Federal Transit Administration, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training; Committee on Technology Transfer
Transportation Workforce Development: Attracting High School and Community College Students to Careers in the Transportation Field (09-3466)
Ramalingam Radhakrishnan, Prairie View A&M University
Recruiting for the Transportation Workforce of Tomorrow: Middle School and High School Enrichment Programs That Work (09-3211)
Deborah Rosen, University of Rhode Island
How an Online Magazine Gets People Interested in Transportation (09-3066)
Michele Regenold, Center for Transportation Research and Education
How to Get People Interested in Public Transportation Careers (09-2533)
Amber Reep, University of South Florida
Joel M. Volinski, University of South Florida
Stephanie Lynn Zavacki, University of South Florida
Railroad Engineering Club Involves Students and the Community (09-1264)
Shane M. Ferrell, Michigan Technological University
The 2008 Transportation Design Challenge for Connecticut High School and Middle School Students (09-1099)
James Moffett, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Attracting Talented Staff: San Francisco’s Transportation Engineering Internship Program (09-0854)
Bond M. Yee, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Gerald Robbins, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Jack Lucero Fleck, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
TIMED to Explore Engineering (09-0136)
Troy James Gros, Louisiana TIMED Managers
Meghan Legaux, Louisiana TIMED Managers
Workshop (W)s
788 (KFW09-002)
Thursday, January 15, 2009, 8:00am-12:00pm, Hilton, Georgetown East
Building the 21st Century Workforce
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.; Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training; Committee on Management and Productivity; Committee on Maintenance and Operations Personnel; Policy and Organization - Group
The workshop builds on similar workshops at the 2007 and 2008 Annual Meetings. It will also serve as a forum for discussing emerging workforce concerns and challenges and as a venue for identifying a prioritized action agenda in the area of transportation workforce development for 2009 and beyond.
Welcome and Purpose of Workshop (P09-1222)
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.
Creating the Community for Building the 21st Century Workforce: Review of Issues and Past Activities (P09-1224)
Wesley S. C. Lum, California Department of Transportation
Barbara Martin, BGM Associates
Report on Meeting Sessions and Activities (P09-1227)
Aliyah N. Horton, Institute of Transportation Engineers
Priorities for Next Year and Beyond (P09-1232)
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.
Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin
Published Meeting - Committee (M)s
KFM09-008
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 1:30pm- 3:15pm, Hilton, Map
Transportation Education and Training Committee
Gregory P. Benz, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.; Chandra R. Bhat, University of Texas, Austin, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training
ABG20 Cosponsored Sessions (only editable by the primary committee sponsor)
JCS09-013
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 8:00am- 9:45am, Shoreham, Congressional
Innovations in Security and Safety Training for the 21st Century
Yuko J. Nakanishi, Nakanishi Research and Consulting, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Protection; Committee on Transportation Education and Training
Striking the Balance: Security Countermeasures Versus Industry Necessity (P09-0047)
Andrew Thomas, University of Akron
Department of Homeland Security Experiential Training Pilot Study (P09-0048)
Scott Meyers, Balfour Technologies
Three-Dimensional Visualization: Real-Life Training Applications (P09-0049)
Linda Yu, Synthosys
Lt. Col. Greg Pickell, National Guard
Weapons of Mass Destruction Training Facilities (P09-0050)
Cortez Lawrence, Federal Emergency Management Administration