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Throughout the years that the Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center has operated, the Directors have presented several technical papers in different forums.  Here you will find some of the recent papers that have been prepared by our Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all documents are available in english.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preliminary Before and After Speed Studies as a Tool to Assess The Effectiveness of Centerline Rumble Strips in Rural Roads<\/a>. 15th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), in Boca Rat\u00f3n, Florida, USA. July 19-21, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Simulador de Conducci\u00f3n para An\u00e1lisis de las Caracter\u00edsticas Geom\u00e9tricas y Operacionales del Peaje Din\u00e1mico de Puerto Rico de la PR-22”. 15th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), in Boca Rat\u00f3n, Florida, USA. July 19-21, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operational and Safety Analysis of Signage and Pavement Making Treatments in Puerto Rico Dynamic Toll Lane Using a Driving Simulator. 8th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences (AHFE) 2017, in Los Angeles, California, USA. July 17-21, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Simuladores de Conducci\u00f3n como Herramienta de Investigaci\u00f3n en la Seguridad Vial”. 12th Colombian Congress of Transportation and Transit (CCTT) 2017. July 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful Implementation of the Puerto Rico Strategic Highway Safety Plan 2014-2018: Key Elements that Can be Adapted to the Caribbean Region. Safer Roads by DesignTM Caribbean Regional Congress, International Road Federation (IRF), in Montego Bay, Jamaica. May 18, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Comparative Analysis of Toll Plazas Safety Features in Puerto Rico and Massachusetts Using a Driving Simulator. The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 96th Annual Meeting. January 9, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operational and Safety Analysis of Signage and Pavement Making Treatments in Puerto Rico Dynamic Toll Lane Using a Driving Simulator. TRB 18-06230 P Submit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving Simulation of the Safety and Operation Performance at a Freeway Toll Plaza. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2602, pp. 129\u2013137. 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operational and Safety-based Analysis of Toll Plaza Signage Using Driving Simulation. Advances in Transportation Studies, No. 1, pp. 23\u201336. 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Manejo de \u201cBig Data\u201d Aplicado a Estudios de Plazas de Peaje Utilizando un Simulador de Conducci\u00f3n”. Engineering Innovations for Global Sustainability: Proceedings of the 14th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology. 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2015<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dynamic Toll Lane: A Success Story as Part of the of Public Private Partnerships in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico<\/a>. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships, in Austin, Texas, USA. May 26-29, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Evaluaci\u00f3n de la Efectividad de Huellas Sonoras entre Carriles en las V\u00edas Rurales en Puerto Rico<\/a>“. Second International Day of Mechanic, Electric and Industrial Engineering and related branches (JIMEI), in La Habana, Cuba. October 28-30, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Characterization of Pedestrian Fatalities in Urban Arterial Corridor in Puerto Rico<\/a>. 1st IRF Asia Regional Congress, in Bali, Indonesia. November 17-19, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development of Safety Performance Functions for Freeways in Puerto Rico<\/a>. 1st IRF Asia Regional Congress, in Bali, Indonesia. November 17-19, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNuevo Enfoque en el Desarrollo Profesional de L\u00edderes en la Transportaci\u00f3n<\/a>\u201d. Engineering 2014: Latin America and Caribbean – Congress and Exposition, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. November 4-6, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Programas Innovadores para Promover la Seguridad Vial en Pa\u00edses Latinoamericanos: Plan de Acci\u00f3n Aplicado a Puerto Rico<\/a>“. 4th Ibero-American Road Safety Congress (CISEV), in Canc\u00fan, Mexico. September 30 – October 2, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDesarrollo de Modelos de Predicci\u00f3n de Choques Aplicables a Franjas Resonantes en Bermas en Autopistas<\/a>\u201d. 4th Ibero-American Road Safety Congress (CISEV), in Canc\u00fan, Mexico. September 30 – October 2, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private and Public Road User Awareness and Educational Campaign Supporting the Decade of Action for Road Safety in Puerto Rico<\/a>. The International Conference on Engineering Education and Research (ICEER), in Hamilton, Canada. August 24-26, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development of Crash Modification Factors for Rumble Strip Treatment for Freeway Applications: Phase I-Development of Safety Performance Functions<\/a>. 12th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), in Guayaquil, Ecuador. July 22-24, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis of Warm Mix Asphalt Additives<\/a>. 12th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), in Guayaquil, Ecuador. July 22-24, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Characterization of Motor Vehicle-Pedestrian Fatalities in an Urban Arterial Corridor. National Local Technical Assistance Program Association Annual Meeting, in St. Louis, MO. July 20-24, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Characterization of Motor Vehicle-Pedestrian Fatalities in an Urban Arterial Corridor. Transportation Research Board (TRB), in Washington, DC. January 14, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pedestrian Fatality Characterization in the Mayaguez Metropolitan Area of Puerto Rico<\/a>\u201d. 11th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), in Cancun, Mexico. August 14-16, 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emerging Programs that Stimulate Road Users Awareness as Part of the Decade of Action for Road Safety Initiatives in Puerto Rico<\/a>. ITE 2013 Technical Conference and Exhibit, in San Diego, California, USA. March 3\u20136, 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implementation of Safety Edge and Warm Mix Asphalt Technologies in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands<\/a>. 10th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), in Panama City, Panama. July 27, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cProgramas Innovadores para Crear Concientizaci\u00f3n en la Seguridad Vial en Puerto Rico<\/a>\u201d. 10th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), in Panama City, Panama. July 27, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cProgramas Innovadores para Contribuir a la Educaci\u00f3n en la Seguridad Vial en las V\u00edas P\u00fablicas de Puerto Rico<\/a>\u201d. 3rd Ibero-American Road Safety Conference (CISEV), in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia. June 12-16, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Role of the Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center in the Enhancement of Engineering Education<\/a>. 9th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), in Medell\u00edn, Colombia. August 3-5, 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Participation of UPRM Students in the Annual Congress of Transportation<\/a>. Washington, D.C. January 2010. (www.uprm.edu\/news\/articles\/as2010017.html<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roadway Improvements to Increase Motorcycle Safety in Puerto Rico<\/a>. Dimensi\u00f3n: Journal of the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR). Puerto Rico. 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implementation of a GPS-Based Software Tool to Conduct Road Inventory and Safety Audits<\/a>. 10th International Conference on Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation (AATT), in Athens, Greece. 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First 20 Years of the Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center in the Training of Engineers and Transportation Officials<\/a>. International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE), in Coimbra, Portugal. 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roadway Design Elements and Human Factors of Motorcycle Crashes in Puerto Rico. 5th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), in Tampico, Mexico. 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motorcycle Crashes and its Implications to Local Roads<\/a>. Southeast Local Roads Conference (LTAP SELRC), in Orange Beach, Alabama. 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relationships between Road Design, Driver Behavior and Safety in Four-lane Highways<\/a>. 4th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), in Mayag\u00fcez, Puerto Rico. 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“El Concepto de la Planificaci\u00f3n y la Seguridad en las Carreteras<\/a>“. 1st Puerto Rican Road Safety Summit. Automobile Accident Compensation Administration (ACAA). (ACAA). Carolina, Puerto Rico. 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Sistema de Gerencia en Seguridad Vial: Integrando la Planificaci\u00f3n, el Dise\u00f1o Geom\u00e9trico y la Auditor\u00eda de las Carreteras<\/a>“. 1st Puerto Rican Road Safety Summit. Automobile Accident Compensation Administration (ACAA). Carolina, Puerto Rico. 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 2005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Un Nuevo Enfoque en el Desarrollo de Lideres y Profesionales<\/a>“. 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New Approach For Transportation Technology Transfer and Professional Development<\/a>. 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Copyright \u00a9 All rights reserved. No part of these publications may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the author.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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