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1. 1 TRB Committee AHB50TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES COMMITTEETRB ANNUAL MEETING AGENDAMonday, January 12, 20097:30 PM to 9:30 PMMarriott Washington B1 Topic is Topic is

2. 2 Agenda – AHB50 Call to Order Welcome and committee introductions Recognition of emeritus committee members Ken Kobetsky Jon Upchurch I will start with introduction for the background of this research. And then I will talk about problem statement, and objectives. Literature review will include work zone safety analysis, evaluations for several work zone management strategies, and work zone simulation models. Also, I will discuss the study design for this research. Further, I will be talking about the research contribution. The final part will be some preliminary results. I will start with introduction for the background of this research. And then I will talk about problem statement, and objectives. Literature review will include work zone safety analysis, evaluations for several work zone management strategies, and work zone simulation models. Also, I will discuss the study design for this research. Further, I will be talking about the research contribution. The final part will be some preliminary results.

3. 3 Agenda – AHB50 Approval of the 2008 TRB meeting minutes Status Report from TRB Staff Rich Cunard Report from TRB Section Representative Pete Briglia

4. 4 Agenda – AHB50 Results of the 2008-09 Paper Review Process

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6. 6 Agenda – AHB50 Other Papers Information Paper award submission Improve review process Reviewer membership list

7. 7 Agenda – AHB50 Paper award submission Sample 1 Readability (15 percent) Logic (30 percent) Relevance (20 percent) Applicability (15 percent) Contribution (20 percent) Sample 2 Readability (25%) Breadth of Applicability (35%) Impact (40%) Sample 3 Innovation and Insight (40 percent) Contribution to the Transportation Topic (20 percent) Excellence in Written and Visual Communication (20 percent) Breadth of Applicability (20 percent)

8. 8 Agenda – AHB50 Summary of Ph.D. Student Session Mike Knodler

9. 9 Workshop 130 Doctoral Student Research in Transportation Operations and Traffic Control Sunday, January 11, 2009, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, MarriottMichael A. Knodler, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, presiding

10. 10 Intersection Signal Systems with Intelligent Pedestrian Control: The Extended NEMA Scheme and Fuzzy Logic Controller (P09-1845)George (Xiaozhao) Lu, University of Wisconsin, Madison Differences in Left Turn Gap Acceptance by Elderly Drivers (P09-1846)Hongmei Zhou, University of Connecticut Development of Arrival/Departure Based Uniform Delay Model for Left-Turn Traffic at Signalized Intersections (P09-1847)Ming-Heng Wang, University of Kansas The Effects of Initialization Time and Repetitions on the Accuracy of Simulation Results (P09-1848)Saravanan Gurupackiam, University of Alabama Application of Finite Mixture Models for Vehicle Crash Data Analysis (P09-1849)Byung-Jung Park, Texas A&M University Stochastic Modeling of Vehicular Traffic Flow: Theory and Application (P09-1850)Haizhong Wang, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Breakdown Probability Model at Freeway-Ramp Merges Based on Driver Behavior (P09-1851)Alexandra Kondyli, University of Florida A Stochastic Dilemma Hazard Framework to Improve Safety at Signalized Intersections (P09-1852)Pengfei Li, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Cell Transmission Model Based Traffic Signal Timing in Oversaturated Conditions (P09-1853)Ping Lily Wang, The University of Alabama An Empirical Evaluation of Dilemma Zone Incursions along High-Speed Arterial Roadways (P09-1854)David Hurwitz, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

11. 11 Agenda – AHB50 Sessions this year at TRB

12. 12 Session 298 Traffic Control at Roadway Transitions Monday, January 12, 2009, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM, MarriottDavid A. Noyce, University of Wisconsin, Madison, presiding Sponsored by: Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50) Effects of Roadway Delineator Spacing, Size, and Height on Drivers’ Perception and Behavior (09-3050)Nicholas Skinner, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteJohn D. Bullough, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Assessment of Traffic Control Device Selection Guidelines for Horizontal Curves (09-1984)Michael Paul Pratt, Texas Transportation InstituteJames A. Bonneson, Texas Transportation Institute Evaluation of Chevron Markings on Freeway-to-Freeway Connector Ramps in Texas (09-1941)Anthony Voigt, Texas Transportation InstituteShamanth Kuchangi, Texas Transportation Institute Evaluation of Alternative Procedures for Setting Curve Advisory Speed (09-1159)James A. Bonneson, Texas Transportation InstituteMichael Paul Pratt, Texas Transportation InstituteJeffrey David Miles, Texas Transportation Institute

13. 13 Session 340 Advance Work Zone and Traffic Signal Control Monday, January 12, 2009, 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM, MarriottH. Gene Hawkins, Texas A&M University, presiding Sponsored by: Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50) Reducing Work Zone Crashes by Using Emergency Flasher Traffic Control Device (09-2154)Yingfeng Li, Texas Transportation InstituteYong Bai, University of Kansas Path Guidance Information in Advance of Work Zones at Urban Freeway Interchanges (09-1985)Melisa Dayle Finley, Texas Transportation InstituteGerald L. Ullman, Texas Transportation InstituteAlicia A. Nelson, Texas Transportation Institute Evaluating Effectiveness of Dynamic Speed Display Signs in Transition Zones of Two-Lane Rural Highways in Pennsylvania (09-0171)Ivette Cruzado, Pennsylvania State UniversityEric T. Donnell, Pennsylvania State University Advance Warning Signals: Long-Term Monitoring Results (09-1658)Grant G. Schultz, Brigham Young UniversityEric S. Talbot, Brigham Young University

14. 14 Agenda – AHB50 Poster Session 542 Traffic Control Devices Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Marriott Papers from Japan, Korea, Sadia Arabia, Italy, and US

15. 15 Agenda – AHB50 Committee Membership News International members Several to be added this year

16. 16 Agenda – AHB50 The duties of committee members are to: Assist in the review, summarization, and evaluation of available research findings on specific problems; Assist in the preparation of committee reports; Prepare problem statements of needed research; Make recommendations to the committee Chair concerning needed research within the committee’s scope and in other areas; Advise the committee Chair and TRB staff of appropriate research that comes to their attention; Assist in the preparation of reports and/or bibliographies on current practices; Review papers and other documents referred to them; Offer their own papers for presentation and publication by TRB and encourage others to do likewise; Assist in planning and developing committee-sponsored sessions at the annual meeting, conferences and workshops; Participate in committee meetings through in-person attendance or by teleconference when unable to travel to the meeting; Answer committee correspondence and keep committee officers and TRB staff advised of their current contact information; Serve on task forces of the Group or Section at the request of the Group or Section Executive Board; and Perform other functions as requested by the committee Chair.

17. 17 Agenda – AHB50 Committee web site and listserve http://www.topslab.wisc.edu/resources/ TRB/TCD/index.html tcdmembers@engr.wisc.edu

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19. 19 Agenda – AHB50 TRB Committee Member Survey

20. 20 TRB Survey Reasons cited most often for originally deciding to volunteer to participate on a TRB standing committee included keeping informed, networking with peers, supporting the goals of the committee, and contributing to the profession. Professional contacts and networking, relationships with colleagues, and learning from others were the benefits valued most from participation in TRB standing committees. Almost all respondents listed contributions that they feel they are making to transportation and/or to society through their service as a TRB volunteer, including advancing a field or discipline, solving problems, advancing best practices, and guiding quality research and publications. Suggestions for what TRB could do to further enhance experiences as a TRB volunteer included providing more communications and facilitating information sharing, increasing transparency in committee operations, and addressing the barriers to attending meetings. Enhancing the outreach information and tools targeted to young professionals, their employers, and TRB university representatives was recommended to attract and involve new and young volunteers to TRB standing committees.

21. 21 TRB Survey The Technical Activities Council is using these responses to identify the highest priority action items to accomplish the following strategies: Identify and address emerging critical and cross-cutting issues. Increase the involvement of key constituencies and groups. Identify research needs, monitor ongoing research, and ensure the effective sharing of research results. Optimize the effectiveness and value of the TRB annual meeting and conferences. Ensure the quality, stature, accessibility and usefulness of TRB publications and products. Take maximum advantage of new technologies, communications, and information innovations. Ensure the effectiveness of standing committees and recognize research leadership.

22. 22 Agenda – AHB50 MUTCD – NPA Discussion Hari Kalla

23. 23 Agenda – AHB50 Future Committee Activities

24. 24 Agenda – AHB50 Old Business Research Needs Statements http://rns.trb.org Kim Eccles Must be updated every 3 years

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28. 28 Problem Statements Title - The title should be specific and concise, preferably not exceeding l0 words. Problem - A statement of the problem and the need, in one or more paragraphs. Objective - A clear, concise, specific statement of what the research is expected to achieve and the benefits that may accrue. Key Words- For classification purposes, suggest key words not apparent in the title. Related Work - Provide a context for the proposed research by briefly describing related work currently under way or recently completed. Urgency/Priority - A statement concerning the urgency or relevance of the suggested work to transportation needs in general and/or an indication of the priority given this research need relative to other Research Project Statements generated by the committee. Cost - Give best (ballpark) estimate of the cost of conducting the research proposed. User Community - A description of the audience that should receive this research problem statement (e.g., AASHTO, APTA, FHWA, NHTSA). Implementation - A statement describing possible ways in which the findings of the proposed research might be implemented. Effectiveness - Give a best estimate of the societal impacts of this research. If possible, describe the relevant measures of effectiveness.

29. 29 Agenda – AHB50 New Business – Discussion Items 2010 Annual Meeting Sessions/Workshops ideas Specific paper topic call ideas Web conference ideas NCHRP Synthesis Topics/Problem Statements Jim Kalchbrenner, Bryan Katz, Scott Nodes, Beezy Bentzen, Ken Kobetsky, and Gene Hawkins

30. 30 Agenda – AHB50 TRNews paper reviewers No requests thus far.

31. 31 Agenda – AHB50 TRB webinars Topic Ideas Who will develop?

32. 32 Agenda – AHB50 Subcommittee on emeritus members Demonstrate long-term service to TRB’s Technical Activities Division, having served on one or more of the Division’s standing committees for at least 18 years (with at least 12 years of active participation on the committee submitting the nomination), dedicated a career to TRB standing committee service and activities in the transportation field, and been an effective ambassador of TRB. Served in one or more leadership positions of the TRB standing committee submitting the nomination, and provided leadership in implementing new activities, developing procedural changes affecting Technical Activities Division committees, guiding the organization and development of specialty conferences, and/or producing significant Technical Activities Division publications such as state-of-the-art reports and circulars. Authored papers or reports published in TRB publications and/or served on cooperative research program panels or other committees.

33. 33 Agenda – AHB50 Conference – 2nd International Symposium on Freeway and Tollway Operations June 21-24, 2009 – Honolulu, Hawaii

34. 34 Agenda – AHB50 Midyear meeting(s) February – Web meeting June – Hawaii Fall – Web meeting Other Business Announcements

35. 35 Agenda – AHB50 Adjourn!! Look forward to working with all of you. Thanks!!