This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the National Conference on Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering (RATE 2022). The contents includes in-depth insights into the domain of traffic engineering and planning and presents the latest advancements by focusing on traffic engineering, traffic flow, road safety, advanced techniques for transportation surveys, and data collection. It covers topics including travel demand modeling and transportation planning issues. The contents of this book offer up-to-date and practical knowledge on different aspects of traffic engineering. It will be useful for researchers as well as practitioners.

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Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Editors
Pedestrian Level of Service: A Review of Factors and Methodology
1 Introduction
2 Factors and Methodologies for LOS at a Facility
2.1 Crosswalks
2.2 Sidewalks
2.3 Stairways
2.4 Walkways
2.5 Foot-Over Bridge
3 Level of Service Guidelines
3.1 IRC 103:2022—Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities [73]
3.2 Indo-HCM 2017 [74]
3.3 Highway Capacity Manual 2010 [8]
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
An Approach for Modelling Vehicular Pollution Using Artificial Neural Networks
1 Introduction
2 Vehicular Pollution Modelling Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN)
3 Case Area: ITO Intersection, Delhi
3.1 Data Collection
4 Model Development
4.1 Hyper-Parameter Tuning of ANN
5 Conclusion
References
Pedestrian Perception of Safety in Areas with Newly Provided Pedestrian Facility: The Case of Bangalore’s Tender SURE (Specifications for Urban Utilities and Road Execution Project)
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 A Subsection Sample
3 Methodology and Data Collection
4 Results
4.1 Descriptive Statistics
4.2 Perception Study Details
4.3 Statistical Analysis
5 Discussion and Conclusion
6 Research Contribution
7 Future Scope and Limitations
References
Plots to Identify the Rheological Properties of Polymer-Modified Warm Mix Binders
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Design
2.1 Materials
2.2 Dynamic Test
3 Result and Discussion
3.1 Isothermal Plot
3.2 Isochronal Plot
3.3 Cole-Cole Diagram
3.4 Black Diagrams
3.5 Master Curve
4 Conclusion
References
Design Consistency Evaluation Tools for Rural Highways: A Review
1 Introduction
1.1 Conventional Geometric Design Process by IRC 73:1980
1.2 Review Objectives
2 Review Methodology
3 Results
3.1 Study Selection
3.2 Consistency Evaluation Tools
4 Discussion
4.1 Speed Consistency
4.2 Dynamic Consistency
4.3 Alignment Consistency
4.4 Consistency Through driver’s Workload
5 Conclusions and Future Research Directions
References
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Assessment of Behavior of Bus Drivers in Nagpur City (India): A Case Study
1 Introduction
1.1 Preamble
1.2 Collision Avoidance System (CAS)
1.3 Literature Review
1.4 Objective, Scope, and Methodology of the Study
2 Material & Methods
2.1 Data Collection
2.2 Data Characteristics
2.3 Data Analysis
3 Results
4 Conclusion & Recommendations
References
Effect of Pavement Roughness on Speed of Vehicles
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology and Data Collection
4 Data Analysis
4.1 Effect of Pavement Roughness on FFS
4.2 Effect of Pavement Roughness on Peak Hour Speed
5 Summary and Conclusion
References
DSRC-Based Bus Trajectory Analysis and Prediction Near Signalized Intersection
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Study Site, Data Collection, and Preliminary Analysis
3.1 Study Site
3.2 Data Collection
3.3 Data Cleaning and Preliminary Analysis
4 Bus Travel Time Prediction Model
4.1 Model Formulation
5 Implementation and Evaluation
6 Summary and Conclusions
References
Development of Intercity Travel Demand Models for a Highly Industrialised Regional Corridor
1 Introduction
2 Literature Survey
3 Study Area
4 Demography
4.1 Linkages Between Cities
5 Data Collection
5.1 Railways Secondary Data
5.2 Population
5.3 Annual Income Per Capita
5.4 Travel Time
5.5 Travel Cost
5.6 Service Frequency
6 Data Analysis
6.1 Ridge Regression
6.2 Passenger Demand Analysis
6.3 AC Class Passenger Demand
6.4 Non-AC Passenger Demand
6.5 Input Variables for Direct Demand Model
7 Minutes of Walking Time Has Been Considered Based on the 1.2 m/s Pedestrian Speed
8 Passenger Demand Modelling
8.1 RPDM—XEA
8.2 Ridge Parameter
8.3 RPDM AC—WEA
8.4 RPDM NAC—WEA
9 Sensitivity Analysis
10 Scenario Analysis
11 Conclusion
References
Investigating Car User’s Exposure to Traffic Congestion-Induced Fine Particles in Megacity Delhi
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Route Selection
2.2 Instrumentation
2.3 Sampling Protocols
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Particle Size Distribution
3.2 Impact of Traffic Congestion
3.3 Impact of Congestion Zones
3.4 Impact of Leading Vehicle or Nearby Vehicles
4 Conclusion
References
Study on the Effect of Variation in the Geometric Parameters of the Work-Zone on Traffic Safety Using the Simulation Approach
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
4 Analysis and Results
4.1 Box and Whisker Plots
4.2 Trajectories
4.3 Conflict Probability
5 Conclusion
References
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Grocery Shopping Behavior of Individuals
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Data Collection
3.1 Design of Survey Instrument
3.2 Data Collection
4 Data Analysis
4.1 Mode Choice Behavior of Individuals
4.2 The Shopping Behavior of Individuals
5 Summary, Conclusions, and Future Scope
References
Impact of Leading Vehicles of the Queue on Saturation Flow at Signalized Intersections
1 Introduction
2 Background and Literature
3 VISSIM Model
4 Network Design of Signalized Intersections
5 Model Simulation
6 Analysis of Simulation Results
7 Investigating the Effect of Leaders of Queue on Discharge from Approach
8 Field Data Analysis
9 Conclusions
References
Comparative Safety Assessment of Vehicle–Pedestrian Interactions at Urban Arterial and Highway Using UAV Data
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
4 Data Collection
5 Data Processing and Analysis
5.1 Speed Analysis
5.2 Variability Index
5.3 Time to Collision (TTC)
5.4 Severity Analysis
6 Conclusion and Way Forward
References
Impact of Traffic Noise on the Teaching and Learning Process of School Environment
1 Introduction
2 Study Area
3 Methodology
4 Noise Measurement Results
5 Noise Maps of School Premises
6 Assessment Through Questionnaire Survey
7 Conclusion
References
A Comprehensive Investigation of Pavement Evaluation Through Field and Laboratory and Prioritization
1 Introduction
1.1 Objectives of Study
2 Methodology
3 Data Collection and Methods
3.1 Study Area Location
3.2 Functional Performances
4 Structural Assessment
5 Field Cores
6 Laboratory Investigations
7 Prioritization Technique
8 Results and Discussions
8.1 Functional and Structural Characteristics
8.2 Field Mixes Evaluation From Laboratory Studies
8.3 Correlation of Functional and Structural Characteristics and Prioritization
9 Summary and Conclusions
References
On-Street Night Car Parking Demand Estimation in Residential Areas: A Case Study at Delhi
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Study Area
4 Methodology
5 Survey and Data Collection
5.1 In–Out Survey
5.2 Questionnaire Survey
6 Results and Discussions
6.1 Parking Accumulation
6.2 Parking Demand Model
7 Conclusion
References
A Study of Indian Wholesalers for Mode Choice Decisions in Urban Goods Distribution
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Research Methodology
4 Case City Profile
5 Mode Choice Model Formulation
6 Descriptive Analysis
7 Results and Discussions
8 Conclusion
References
Mode Choice Behaviour in Leisure Travel: A Case Study of Indian Cities
1 Introduction
2 Methodology Adopted
2.1 Study Areas and Sample
2.2 Study Instrument
3 Sample Characteristics
4 Model Development
4.1 Variable Specifications
4.2 Selection Criteria of Variables
4.3 Model Estimation and Validation
5 Results
5.1 Mode Choice Model for Delhi
5.2 Mode Choice Model for Hyderabad
5.3 Discussion of Results
6 Conclusions
References
Metro Rail Noise Analysis and Designing of Noise Barrier Along Selected MRTS Corridor in Delhi
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology of the Study
3.1 Data Collection
3.2 Standard Equivalent Sound Level (Leq)
3.3 Noise Levels Estimation
3.4 Evaluation of Barrier Effectiveness
3.5 Design of Noise Barriers
4 Model Development
4.1 FTA Rail Noise Calculations (for Rail Cars)
5 Results and Analysis
5.1 Noise Level Prediction
5.2 Model Validation
6 Conclusion
References
Effect of Traffic Composition on Environmental Noise and Development of Noise Map of Roadside School, Colleges, and Hospital Buildings
1 Introduction
1.1 Urban Traffic and Noise Level
2 Methodology
2.1 Study Area
2.2 Instrument Used
2.3 Data Collection
2.4 Preparation of Noise Map
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Preparation of Noise Map
4 Proposed Solutions for Noise Mitigation and Traffic Management
5 Conclusion
References
Calibration of Microscopic Traffic Simulation for Signalized Intersections Under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
3.1 Data Collection
3.2 Model Development in SUMO
4 Parameter Calibration and Results
4.1 Identification of Significant Parameters
4.2 Preliminary Calibration
4.3 Identification of the Most Influential Parameters
4.4 Calibration Using Genetic Algorithm
5 Conclusions
References
Design Optimization and Statistical Analysis of Parking Characteristics in a Commercial Area of Chandigarh
1 Introduction
2 Study Area
3 Methodology
3.1 Phase I
3.2 Phase II
4 Results and Statistical Analysis
4.1 Inventory
4.2 Statistical Analysis
4.3 Validation of Model
4.4 Optimisation (Based on Expected Revenue Generated)
5 Conclusion
References
Distance-Based Speed Prediction Models Using Naturalistic Driving Data on Two-Lane Roads in Mountainous Regions
1 Background
1.1 Objectives of the Study
2 Study Methodology and Data Collection
2.1 Data Collection Process
2.2 Machine Learning-Based Modeling Approach
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Preliminary Analysis
3.2 Model Calibration and Validation
4 Conclusions
References
An Integrated Approach to Assess Pavement Condition by Integrated Survey Vehicle as Replacement of Manual Assessment
1 Introduction
1.1 Road Condition
2 Manual Method for Pavement Assessment
2.1 Manual Rut Depth Measurements
2.2 Manual Crack and Raveling Measurement
3 Introduction of ISV
3.1 Type of Surface Defects Measured and Reported
3.2 Different Modules of ISV
3.3 Laser Crack Measurement System (LCMS Module) [4]
3.4 Laser Profilometer Module
3.5 Surface Defects and Roughness Data from Laser Profilometer
3.6 Surface Defects Data from ISV
3.7 Raveling Data
3.8 Roughness Data from Laser Profilometer
3.9 Image Overlay Color Codes Used for Surface Defects [3]
3.10 Pros and Cons
4 Study Area
5 Data Collection and Interpretation
5.1 Manual Checking, Potholes, Raveling, and Rutting
5.2 Road Assessed by ISV Method
6 T-Test
7 Conclusion
References
Pavement Design and Cost Analysis of Mine Waste Stabilized Low Volume Roads
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methodology
2.1 Black Cotton Soil (BC Soil)
2.2 Mine Waste
2.3 Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS)
3 Sample Preparations
4 Design of Pavement
4.1 Input Parameters
4.2 Rutting Performance Model
5 Results and Discussions
5.1 Effect of Mine Waste on Black Cotton Soil
5.2 Effect of GBFS on BC Soil–Mine Waste Mix
5.3 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
5.4 Durability Test
5.5 Pavement Design Using IITPAVE
5.6 Pavement Structure
5.7 Cost Evaluation
6 Conclusions
References
Driver Perception of Superimposed Horizontal and Vertical Road Curves for Bi-Directional Roads
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Literature Related to Driver Perception
2.2 Literature Related to Horizontal and Vertical Curves
2.3 Literature Related to Curves in Mixed Traffic Conditions
3 Data Collection Methodology
3.1 Identification of the Parameters
3.2 Development of Curve Image Sets
3.3 Driver Interview Process
4 Analysis and Results
4.1 Model Interpretation
4.2 Validation
5 Conclusion
5.1 Application and Future Scope
Appendix
References
Evolving Feasible Transportation Route from Cement Plant to the Proposed Mines: A Case Study
1 Introduction
2 Objectives of the Study
3 Methodology
4 Data Collection and Analysis
4.1 Midblock Volume Counts
4.2 Spot Speed Studies
5 Estimation of Horizon Year Traffic on Link Roads
6 Conclusions
7 Proposed Improvements
References
Effect of Lateral Shift of a Vehicle on Following Vehicles
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Dataset
3.1 Data Collection
3.2 Data Extraction
3.3 Search Area
3.4 Definition of Lateral Shift
4 Data Analysis
4.1 Case 1
4.2 Case 2
5 Model for Maximum Velocity
5.1 Case 1
5.2 Case 2
6 Conclusion
7 Future Scope
References
Number of Aggregate Sizes and Aggregate Gradation Area: A Correlational Study
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statement
3 Methodology
3.1 Correlation Methods
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Effect of No. of Aggregates on Aggregate Gradation Area
4.2 Correlation and Regression Analysis
5 Conclusion
6 Future Scope
References
Simulation Approach for Analysis of Signalized Intersection Capacity Under the Influence of Access Point: A Case Study
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Research Methodology
4 Data Collection
4.1 Geometric and Control Data
4.2 Classified Traffic Volume
5 Field Capacity Analysis
6 Development of Simulation Model
6.1 Link Network Development
6.2 Defining Model Parameters
6.3 Calibration and Validation of the VISSIM Simulation Model
7 Analysis Using VISSIM Simulation Model
7.1 Scenario 1. Variation in Capacity with Access Flow
7.2 Scenario 2. Variation in Capacity with the Distance of Access Point from Intersection
8 Conclusions
References
Area Based Cross Classification Measure of Social Vulnerability with Accessibility to Health Services and a Heterogeneous Customer Satisfaction Index for IPT Services in Imphal
1 Introduction
2 Study Area
2.1 Imphal
2.2 Intermediate Public Transport Services in Imphal
3 Area Based Index for Social Vulnerability (ABISV)
3.1 Interpretation of Results from PCA
4 Accessibility Measure to Various Hospitals in Imphal
5 Spatial Cross Classifications of Accessibility Level and ABISV
6 Heterogeneous Customer Satisfaction Index
7 Conclusion
8 Discussion
References
Evaluation of Air Quality for Various Demand Management Scenario (Work from Home and Switch to Electric) for a Region in Delhi NCR
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Model Preparation Using ADMS-Urban Software
2.2 Validation of Model
2.3 Estimating Predicted Pollution for WFH and STE Scenario
2.4 Switch to Electric
3 Results
4 Discussion of Results and Conclusion
References
Study of Driver Behavior in Overtaking Maneuvers on Undivided Road in Indian Context
1 Introduction
1.1 Objectives of the Study
2 Methodology
3 Data Collection and Analysis
3.1 Longitudinal Movement Behavior
3.2 Lateral Positioning of Vehicles
3.3 Lateral Separation of Vehicles
3.4 Vehicle Lateral Movement Analysis
3.5 Leader Vehicles Speeds in Current Path, Target Path and Alternate Path
3.6 Longitudinal and Lateral Gaps in Target and Alternate Paths
3.7 Multinomial Logistic Regression Model
4 Summary and Conclusion
References
Identification of Crash Severity Level of Unsignalized Intersection Blackspots in Mixed Traffic Scenario
1 Introduction
2 Background Research
3 Selecting Site and Data Collection
4 Extraction of Surrogate Safety Parameters
4.1 Estimation of Post Encroachment Time (PET) for Crossing Conflicts
4.2 Estimation of Modified Time to Collision (MTTC) for Rear-End Conflicts
4.3 Characterization of PET and MTTC
5 Proposal of Crash Severity Level Using Clustering
6 Conclusions
6.1 Limitations and Future Scope
References
Use of Toll Transaction Data for Travel Time Prediction on National Highways Under Mixed Traffic Conditions
1 Background
2 Data Collection and Pre-processing of the Data
2.1 Toll Transaction Data
2.2 Videographic Data Collection
3 Preliminary Analysis
3.1 Deriving Travel Time From Toll Transaction Data
4 Speed Data Analysis
4.1 Filtering of Travel Time Data
5 Travel Time Analysis
6 Distribution Fit Analysis
7 Travel Time Prediction Model
8 Conclusions
References
Implementation of Airfield Pavement Management System in India
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction Airfield Pavement Management System (APMS)
1.2 Evaluation of Airfield Pavements
1.3 Functional Evaluation
1.4 Pavement Condition Index (PCI)
1.5 Airfield Pavement Roughness
1.6 Pavement Roughness Evaluation Using the Boeing Bump Index (BBI)
1.7 Pavement Friction
1.8 Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
2 Methodology for APMS
3 Preparation of Airfield Pavement Network and Determination of Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Using APMS Software
3.1 Development of Base Maps-Digitization and Inventarization
3.2 Field Inspections and Preparation of Distress Dataset
3.3 Preparation of PAVER Database and PCI Determination
4 Conclusions
References
Two-Lane Bidirectional Traffic Flow Patterns
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Data Collection and Analysis
3.1 Site Details
3.2 Characteristics of the Road
3.3 Data Collection and Extraction
4 Speed-Density Model for a Two-Lane Bidirectional Road
4.1 Research Methodology
4.2 Proposed Speed-Density Model Development
4.3 Developed Models
4.4 Validation of the Proposed Model
5 Conclusions
References

2024-04-24