IFTI Researchers contributed to the 2013 TRB conference.

Evaluation of Gate Strategies at Marine Container Terminals
Jeffery Karafa, Tetra Tech, Inc. presenter
Mihalis M. Golias, University of Memphis, presenter
Maria Boile, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece, presenter
Sotiris Theofanis, Rutgers University, presenter
Session: Seeking Solutions to Marine Environmental Challenges
Monday, January 14, 2013 8:00AM - 9:45AM Shoreham, Executive Lectern Session

Cost-Stable Truck Scheduling at Cross-Dock Facility with Unknown Truck Arrivals
Dincer Konur, University of Memphis, presenter
Mihalis M. Golias, University of Memphis, presenter
Session: Current Research in Freight Transportation and Logistics Planning and Operations
Monday, January 14, 2013 8:30AM - 10:15AM Shoreham, Blue Room Foyer

Scheduling Container Vessels Under Handling and Arrival Time Uncertainty
Isabel Maria Portal, Florida Atlantic University, presenter
Evangelos I. Kaisar, Florida Atlantic University, presenter
Mihalis M. Golias, University of Memphis, presenter
Stephanie Ivey, University of Memphis, presenter
Session: Maritime Infrastructure: Funding, Performance, and Economic Impacts
Monday, January 14, 2013 2:00PM - 3:45PM Shoreham, Blue Room Foyer

Mathematical Modeling Approach to Resource Allocation for Railroad-Highway Crossing Safety Upgrades
Dincer Konur, University of Memphis, presenter
Mihalis M. Golias, University of Memphis, presenter
Brandon Darks, Tennessee Department of Transportation, presenter
Session: New Approaches to Improving Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:15AM - 12:00PM Marriott, Thurgood Marshall West

Truck-to-Door Assignment at Cross-Dock Facility with Controllable Handling Times
Dincer Konur, University of Memphis, presenter
Mihalis M. Golias, University of Memphis, presenter
Session: Innovations in Intermodal Terminal Design and Operations
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:30PM - 9:30PM Shoreham, Hampton

Assessment of Introductory Transportation Engineering Course and General Transportation Engineering Curriculum
Rod E. Turochy, Auburn University, presenter
Jon D. Fricker, Purdue University, presenter
H. Gene Hawkins, Texas A&M University, presenter
David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University, presenter
Stephanie Ivey, University of Memphis, presenter
Michael A. Knodler, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, presenter
Rhonda Kae Young, University of Wyoming, presenter
Session: Experience with University-Based Workforce Development Programs
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:30PM - 9:30PM Hilton, Lincoln East

Multiobjective Optimization Model for Transit Fleet Resource Allocation
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Sushant Sharma, Purdue University, presenter
Tom V. Mathew, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, presenter
Snehamay Khasnabis, Wayne State University, presenter
Session 279: Optimizing the Performance of Transit Systems
Monday, January 14, 2013 10:15AM - 12:00PM Hilton, Jefferson East

Approach to Incorporate Multientity Perspectives in Transportation Infrastructure Investment Decision Making
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Snehamay Khasnabis, Wayne State University, presenter
Subrat Kumar Swain, Wayne State University, presenter
Session 295: Public-Private Partnership Showcase
Monday, January 14, 2013 10:45AM - 12:30PM Hilton, International Center

Multientity Perspective Freight Demand Modeling Technique: Varying Objectives and Outcomes
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Hiroyuki Iseki, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Rolf Moeckel, PB Americas, Inc., presenter
Session 321: Modeling Theories and Practices in Freight Planning and Logistics, Part 2 (Part 1, Session 268)
Monday, January 14, 2013 1:30PM - 3:15PM Shoreham, Blue Room

Predicting Road Accidents and Prioritizing Road Safety Improvement Measures in India Using Adapted Traffic Conflict Techniques
Ramesh Buddharaju, Morgan State University, presenter
Manoj K. Jha, Morgan State University, presenter
Min-Wook Kang, University of South Alabama, presenter
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Markandeya Raju Ponnada, MVGR College of Engineering, India, presenter
Session 358: Transportation Planning in the Developing Countries, Part 1 (Part 2, Session 359)
Monday, January 14, 2013 2:00PM - 3:45PM Hilton, International Center

Preserving an Aging Transit Fleet: Optimal Resource Allocation Perspective Based on Service Life and Constrained Budget
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Sushant Sharma, Purdue University, presenter
Snehamay Khasnabis, Wayne State University, presenter
Tom V. Mathew, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, presenter
Session 352: Innovative Approaches and Case Studies in Transit Management and Performance
Monday, January 14, 2013 2:00PM - 3:45PM Hilton, International Center

Development of Maryland Statewide Transportation Model and Its Application in Scenario Planning
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Timothy F. Welch, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Rolf Moeckel, PB Americas, Inc., presenter
Subrat Mahapatra, Maryland State Highway Administration, presenter
Morteza Tadayon, Maryland State Highway Administration, presenter
Session 413: Innovations in Statewide Multimodal Planning
Monday, January 14, 2013 4:15PM - 6:00PM Hilton, International Center

Comparison Between Gravity and Destination Choice Models for Trip Distribution in Maryland
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Yanli Wang, Tongji University, China, presenter
Xiaoyu Zhu, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Rolf Moeckel, PB Americas, Inc., presenter
Subrat Mahapatra, Maryland State Highway Administration, presenter
Session 413: Innovations in Statewide Multimodal Planning
Monday, January 14, 2013 4:15PM - 6:00PM Hilton, International Center

Experiment in Mega-Regional Road Pricing Using Advanced Commuter Behavior Analysis
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Timothy F. Welch, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Arnab Chakraborty, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, presenter
Session 418: Recent Research in Mega-Regions
Monday, January 14, 2013 4:15PM - 6:00PM Hilton, International Center

Exercising Mega-Region Analysis Framework in Chesapeake Bay Area
Tara J. Weidner, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., presenter
Fred Ducca, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Rolf Moeckel, PB Americas, Inc., presenter
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Session 418: Recent Research in Mega-Regions
Monday, January 14, 2013 4:15PM - 6:00PM Hilton, International Center

Graph Theoretic Approach for Public Transit Connectivity in Multimodal Transportation Networks
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Timothy F. Welch, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Manoj K. Jha, Morgan State University, presenter
Session 419: Research on Public Transportation Demand Estimation and Network Design
Monday, January 14, 2013 4:15PM - 6:00PM Hilton, International Center

Critical Lane Volume-Based Capacity and Level-of-Service Analyses for Diverging Diamond Interchange
Avijit Maji, Maryland State Highway Administration, presenter
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Manoj K. Jha, Morgan State University, presenter
Session 403: Highway Capacity and Quality of Service for Interrupted Facilities: Intersections and Urban Arterials
Monday, January 14, 2013 4:15PM - 6:00PM Marriott, Salon 2

Study of Effect on GHG Emissions by Addition of Transit Mode in Existing Road Network and Optimal Emission Pricing Models for Reducing Carbon Footprint
Sushant Sharma, Purdue University, presenter
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Session 503: Current Issues in Transportation Energy, Alternative Fuels, and Climate Change
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:30AM - 10:15AM Hilton, International Center

Modeling Emission Policies Through Travel Demand Mechanisms: Analysis of the Best Reduction Strategies
Timothy F. Welch, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Session 736: Transportation Demand Forecasting: Latest Research and Applications
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 8:30AM - 10:15AM Hilton, International Center

Analyzing Effect of All-Red Intervals in Crash Reduction: Case Study of Heckman Correction for Urban Signalized Intersection Crashes
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Xiaoyu Zhu, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Session 724: Safety: Performance, Data, and New Advances, Part 1 (Part 2, Session 725)
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 8:30AM - 10:15AM Marriott, Salon 2

Framework for Modeling and Forecasting Population Age Distribution in Metropolitan Areas at Level of Transportation Analysis Zone
Xiaoyu Zhu, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Sabyasachee Mishra, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Timothy F. Welch, University of Maryland, College Park, presenter
Birat Pandey, Baltimore Metropolitan Council, presenter
Charles Baber, Baltimore Metropolitan Council, presenter
Session 829: Activity-Based Modeling
Thursday, January 17, 2013 8:00AM - 9:45AM Hilton, Lincoln East