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1.1 - Plenary

Potter : EXPLORING RAIL FUTURES USING SCENARIOS: [Open University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

1.2A - Air Transport

Ryley : AN EXAMINATION OF AIR TRAVEL PREFERENCES IN THE EAST MIDLANDS [Loughborough University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Dennis : We're all going on a summer holiday! Impact of the low-cost scheduled airlines on charter operations and the inclusive tour holiday market [Transport Studies Group, University of Westminster] Abstract
Dargay : The demand for air travel and air freight in the UK [ITS, University of Leeds] Abstract

1.2B - Assignment Modelling

Chow (Smeed) : ANALYSIS OF DYNAMIC TRAFFIC MODELS AND ASSIGNMENTS [University College London] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Teklu (Smeed) : A Markov Process Model for Frequency-based Transit Assignment with Strict Capacity Constraints [Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds] Abstract
Stewart : Stochastic System Optimisation by Tolling under Stochastic Assignment with Multiple User Classes [Napier University] Abstract

1.2C - Choice Modelling & Freight

de Jong : A model of mode and shipment size choice on the Swedish Commodity Flow Survey [ITS, University of Leeds] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Arunotayanun : Taste Heterogeneity and Market Segmentation in Freight Shippers’ Mode Choice Behaviour [Imperial College London] Abstract
Fowkes : LEFT: The Right Approach to Aggregate Strategic Freight Transport Modelling? [Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds] Abstract

1.2D - Safety on Roads

Law : The Role of Medical Care and Technology Improvements in Reducing Motorcyclist Fatalities [Imperial College London] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
PAI : EXPLORING MOTORCYCLIST INJURY SEVERITY RESULTING FROM APPROACH-TURN COLLISIONS AT THREE-LEGGED JUNCTIONS IN THE UK [Transport Research Institute, Napier University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

1.3A - Traffic Flow & Motorcycles

Tran Huu (Smeed) : BUS RAPID TRANSIT IN A MOTORCYCLE ENVIRONMENT-HOW MACRO SIMULATION APPROACH IN SATURN CAN BE USED? [Institute for Transport Studies] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Nguyen (Smeed) : DIFFERENT MODELS OF SATURATION FLOW IN TRAFFIC DOMINATED BY MOTORCYCLES [Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds] , Paper (pdf)
Lee (Smeed) : The PCU value of motorcycles in mixed traffic flow [Imperial College London] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

1.3B - Rail

Chen : Dynamic Models of the Demand for Rail Season Tickets [Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Cowie : X-INEFFICIENCY IN BRITISH RAILWAY ENGINEERING [Napier University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Matthews : Rail Infrastructure Charging in Europe - current practices and the latest research [Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds] Abstract

1.3C - Transport Modelling

Avineri : Complexity Theory and Transport Planning: Fractal Traffic Networks [University of the West of England] Abstract
Hao : NEURAL NETWORKS AND THE MULTINOMIAL LOGIT MODEL FOR PUBLIC TRANSPROT FARE PAYMENT CHOICES: A HYBRID APPROACH [Institute for Transport Studies] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

1.3D - Transport & Social Exclusion

McGrath : The Mobility of Low Income Households in the Greater Belfast Area [University of Ulster] Abstract
Lamont : Understanding and Addressing Dyslexia in Travel Information Provision [University of the West of England, Bristol] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Muir : AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEDESTRIAN CASUALTIES AND DEPRIVATION [Institure for Transport Studies, Leeds University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

2.1A - Freight & Logistics

Woodburn : Wagonload rail freight: is there a future? [University of Westminster] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Maurer : USING STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IN THE CONTEXT OF FREIGHT DEMAND MODELLING [Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Angeloudis : Application of Robust Optimisation Techniques to Automated Container Terminals [Imperial College London] Abstract

2.1B - Transport & the Environment

Song (Smeed) : THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF E-COMMERCE- THE IMPACTS OF MISSED FIRST-TIME HOME DELIVERIES [University of Southampton] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Wadud (Smeed) : THE DISTRIBUTIONAL CONSEQUENCES OF TRADABLE CARBON PERMITS IN THE ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR [Imperial College London] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
North : Characterising the impact of traffic calming and driving style on real-world emissions from a light-duty diesel vehicle [Imperial College London] Abstract

2.1C - Economics of Activities

Hu : Measuring the Utility of an Activity in the Context of Electronic [Imperial College London] Abstract
Kirby : The relative costs of travel by train and car, and the effect of the productive use of travel-time [Napier University] Abstract

2.1D - Land Use & Location

Levinson : Network Circuity and the Location of Home and Work [University of Minnesota, Imperial College] Abstract
Jahanshahi : COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE INTERACTION BETWEEN LAND USE AND TRANSPORT [Institute for Transport Studies, Leeds University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Aditjandra : RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN URBAN FORM AND TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR: A CASE STUDY OF SUBURBAN VS TRADITIONAL NEIGHBOURHOODS IN NORTH TYNESIDE, NORTH EAST ENGLAND WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO THE ACCESSIBILITY ATTRIBUTE [Transport Operations Research Group] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

2.2A - Economy & Sustainability

Laird (Smeed) : COMMUTING COSTS AND THEIR WIDER ECONOMIC IMPACT [Institute for Transport Studies] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Marsden : THE IMPACTS OF A SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL ON TRANSPORT STRATEGY SELECTION [Institute for Transport Studies, Leeds University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
JIWATTANAKULPAISARN (Smeed) : HIGHWAY INVESTMENT AND JOB GROWTH: A CAUSALITY TEST IN A PANEL VECTOR AUTOREGRESSIVE FRAMEWORK [Centre for Transport Studies, Imperial College London] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

2.2B - Local Transport Planning

Mulley : TRAVEL TO WORK STUDIES: HOW ANALYSIS OF CENSUS DATA CAN GIVE INSIGHTS TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY [University of Newcastle upon Tyne] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Bryan : Smartcard Data Analysis [Newcastle University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Sherwin : THE BRISTOL SOUTHVILLE HOME ZONE: HIGHWAY OR SOCIAL ENGINEERING? [University of the West of England] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

2.2C - Issues in Transport Modelling

Sillaparcharn (Smeed) : TREATMENT OF UNCERTAINTY IN NATIONAL TRANSPORT MODELS: GENERAL APPROACH AND APPLICATION TO THAILAND [Instutitute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Smith : Future transportation modelling [University of York] Abstract
Timms : METAPHOR, RHETORIC, NARRATIVE AND AESTHETICS IN TRANSPORT MODELLING [ITS, University of Leeds] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

2.2D - Safety & Accidents

Evans : Fatal European train accidents 1967-2005 [Imperial College London] Abstract
Almatawah : AN INVESTIGATION OF DRIVERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS SAFETY IN KUWAIT [University of Southampton] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Quddus : Time Series Count Data Models: An Empirical Application to Traffic Accidents [Loughborough University] Abstract

2.3A - Road Pricing

Shepherd : DESIGNING ROAD PRICING CORDONS [ITS LEEDS] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Koh : SECOND BEST TOLL AND CAPACITY OPTIMISATION IN NETWORKS [ITS LEEDS] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Quddus : Technologies for Implementing Variable Road Pricing Policies [Loughborough University and Imperial College London] Abstract

2.3B - Stated Preference Design

Ibáñez : [Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds & School of Engineering, University of Seville]
Lu (Smeed) : THE IMPACT OF PERCEPTION ON THE INCENTIVE TO BIAS IN SP RESPONSES [Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Daly : NEW INSIGHTS INTO ISSUES IN THE DESIGN OF STATED CHOICE EXPERIMENTS [ITS, University of Leeds] Abstract

2.3C - Traffic Flow

Carey : A review of flow-density functions [Queen's University] Abstract
Krishnan : Predicting traffic flows on urban road networks [Imperial College London] Abstract

2.3D - Traveller Information

Habib Pathan : Traveler Response Towards Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) In Bangkok [Institute for Transport Studies] Abstract
guo (Smeed) : Using Immersive Video as a Rapid Prototyping Tool to Evaluate Future Traveller Information System [Newcastle University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Farag : CONCEPTUALISING BARRIERS TO TRAVEL INFORMATION USE [Centre for Transport and Society] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

3.1A - Issues in Transport Appraisal

Lyons : A HUMAN PERSPECTIVE ON THE DAILY COMMUTE: COSTS, BENEFITS AND TRADE-OFFS [University of the West of England, Bristol] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Parkhurst : ROAD PRICING AND THE SOCIAL DIMENSION OF SUSTAINABILITY [University of the West of England] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Cherchi : Income Effects in the Evaluation of User Benefits Using [Imperial College London] Abstract

3.1B - Behavioural Modelling

Nellthorp : The funding game: performance incentives for Local Transport Plans [Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Sunitiyoso : MODELLING THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL INTERACTION AND SOCIAL LEARNING ON TRAVELLERS' BEHAVIOUR USING INDUCTIVE METHODOLOGY [Centre for Transport & Society, University of the West of England] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Michea : Evaluating Alternatives to Expected Utility Theory [Imperial College London] Abstract

3.1C - Traffic Modelling

Maher : MODELLING SIGNALISED ROUNDABOUTS USING TRANSYT [Napier university] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Yousif : VALIDATION OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO ESTIMATE TURNING MOVEMENTS AT ROUNDABOUTS USING FIELD DATA [University of Salford & University of Baghdad] Abstract
Schmoecker : Bellman-Zadeh control of a major intersection considering vehicles and pedestrians [Imperial College London] Abstract

3.1D - Need & Exclusion

Adnan : NEED BASED PARADIGM TO MODEL HOUSEHOLD TRAVEL DECISION [Institute for Transport Studies] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Minnaert (Smeed) : Social tourism: a potential policy to reduce social exclusion? The effects of visitor-related social tourism for low income groups on personal and family development [University of Westminster] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Su (Smeed) : MODE CHOICE OF OLDER PEOPLE FOR SHOPPING TRAVEL [Imperial College] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

3.2A - Competition & Co-operation

McHardy : ON PRIVATE INCENTIVES TO PROVIDE JOINED-UP NETWORKS [University of Sheffield & University of Hull] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Singh : Competition in Rail Freight Transport: Can it Work in a Vertically Integrated System? [Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

3.2B - Cycling

Wells : Accessibility Planning for Cyclists [Transportation Research Group, University of Southampton] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Parkin : Policy implications of results from an aggregate model of cycle use in the UK [University of Bolton] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

3.2C - Route Guidance

Kaparias : A time-dependent risk-averse algorithm for reliable in-vehicle navigation [Centre for Transport Studies, Imperial College London] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Park : ADAPTIVE ROUTE CHOICE MODELS FOR INTELLIGENT ROUTE GUIDANCE [Imperial College] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

3.2D - Demand Responsive Transport

Laws : DRT SCHEMES IN ENGLAND AND WALES AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FUTURE [Loughborough University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)
Phonphitakchai : MODELLING USAGE RATE OF DRT SERVICE: DISCRETE CHOICE MODEL WITH LATENT VARAIBLES [Newcastle University] Abstract , Paper (pdf)

3.3 - Plenary

Noland : An Analysis of Trip Chaining Among Older London Residents [Imperial College London] Abstract , Paper (pdf)