Rural Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Assessment Tool (Ar2tdashboard) [GitHub link]

Realtime Semantic segmentation-based lane detection model for rural roads [GitHub link]

Vision-based perception and control tool for lane keeping of autonomous vehicles validated in  rural roads [GitHub Link]

Robust sliding mode control algorithm for path tracking of autonomous vehicles in challenging terrains [GitHub Link]

More information about CR2C2 products will be made available soon.

Aggie Auto Shuttles

• Semi-Annual Reports

• Projects' Final Reports

• Other Reports

1. Sarasua W., Yang J., Chowdhury M., Wang L., Sarrafzadeh H., Kaisar E. I., and Chorzepa M. A Cost-Effective Data and Communication Infrastructure for Enhancing Rural Transportation Safety, ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD), Atlanta, Georgia, June 18, 2024.

2. Seferian M., and Yang J. Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Safety in Rain: A Deep Learning Approach for Clear Vision, ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD), Atlanta, Georgia, June 18, 2024.

3. Bonam I. and Yang J. Exploration of Neural Oblivious Decision Ensembles for High-Dimensional Tabular Data Modeling, ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD), Atlanta, Georgia, June 18, 2024.

4. "Lares O. and Yang J. Unveiling Crash Severity Determinants: A Multisource and Multiresolution Modeling Approach, ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD), Atlanta, Georgia, June 18, 2024.

5. Yang J. and Mark Seferian, Seeing Clearly in Rain: Deep Vision Model for Autonomous Vehicle Visual Enhancement, AI in Motion Symposium, Austin, Texas, May 14 – 17, 2024.

6. Yunxiang Yang, Jidong J. Yang , Linbing Wang, Mi geum Chorzepa, Wayne Sarasua, Advancing Rural Road Safety: The Role of Advanced Computer Vision, AI in Motion Symposium, Austin, Texas, May 14 – 17, 2024.

7. Dan Liu and Evangelos I. Kaisar, “Improving the Sustainability of an E-grocery Delivery Network by Integrating Autonomous Delivery Vehicles,” 26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSC 2023, Spain September 2023.

8. Patwary, A., A. Khattak, S. Usman, & I. Mahdinia, A Framework to Assess Readiness of Intelligent Mobility Technologies-Data Needs and Results of a Readiness Survey, Presented at Transportation Research Board 103rd Annual Meeting, TRBAM-24-03600, 2024.

9. Pandey, V. Optimizing Freight Delivery in Urban Environments: Challenges and Opportunities with Autonomous Vehicles. Presented at the 2024 North Carolina Autonomous Vehicle Symposium.

10. Neupane, A., Pandey, V., and Park, H. (2024). Subscription Models for Differential Access to Real-time Information. Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.

11. Lanier, V., Pandey, V., and Hasnine, M.S. (2024). Optimizing Bike Infrastructure for Sustainable Urban Mobility: A Joint Mode and Route Choice Equilibrium Approach. Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.

12. Ali, M., and Pandey, V. (2024). Differential Design of Discounts for Mileage-Based User Fees. Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.

13. Usman S., A. Patwary, & A. Khattak, Nighttime Pedestrian Safety in Disadvantaged Communities: Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques, Presented at Transportation Research Board 103rd Annual Meeting Transportation Research Board, TRBAM-24-02574, 2024.

14. Liatsos, V., Ioannou, I., Golias M., & Kaisar, E. Fuel Emission Reduction by the Hybrid Capacitated Truck Platooning conference proceedings at IEEE Forum for Innovative Sustainable Transportation Systems 2024, Riverside, CA February 2024.

15. R. Liu, “Trifecta of Simulation Models: A Case Study for JFK Airport Redevelopment,” NCSITE Safety and SimCap User Group Meeting, Feb 2024, Greensboro, Nc

16. A. Karimoddini and C. Spencer, “Aggie Autonomous Shuttle,” NCSITE Safety and SimCap User Group Meeting, Feb 2024, Greensboro, NC.

17. A. Karimoddini, “Autonomous Vehicles: From Sensing to Decision-Making and Control”, keynote speaker, 2024 North Carolina Autonomous Vehicle Symposium.

18. Tienake Phuapaiboon, Jose Matute, Daniel Tobias, Tesfamichael Getahun, Ali Karimoddini. Development of a Testbed of Connected Autonomous Vehicles, TRB 104th Annual Meeting, 2024.

19. Mark Seferian and Jidong J. Yang. “1675191 - Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Safety in Rain: A Deep Learning Approach for Clear Vision”, accepted for Podium Presentation at the 2024 ASCE International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD), Atlanta, Georgia, June 15-18, 2024.

20. Khattak, A. “Investigating Vulnerable Road User Safety in Disadvantaged Communities-Application of the Safe Systems Approach,” Inaugural Future of Transportation Summit, USDOT, Washington, D.C., July 2024.

21. Khattak, A. “Investigating Intelligent and Low-Carbon Technologies in Disadvantaged Communities,” COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals, CICTP. 2024: Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.McBride, M. “Impact of Exposure on Shared Autonomous Shuttle Perceptions.” Presented during the 2024 Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference in Nice, France on July 25, 2024.

22. Michael Azage, Jose Matute, and Ali Karimoddini. "Learning from Human Driver Demonstration for Speed Control of Ground Autonomous Vehicles." In 2024 IEEE 19th Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA), Kristiansand, Norway, 05-08 August 2024.

23. Hsin Jung Yang, Joe Beck, Md Zahid Hasan, Ekin Beyazit, Subhadeep Chakraborty, Tichakorn Wongpiromsarn, Soumik Sarkar (2024) "GENESIS-RL: GEnerating Natural Edge-cases with Systematic Integration of Safety considerations and Reinforcement Learning." In IEEE International Automated Vehicle Validation Conference" October 21-23, 2024, Pittsburgh, PA.

24. Beck, J., & Chakraborty, S. (2024). “Enhancing Automated Vehicle Operation and Safety on Rural Roads and Underserved Areas: Challenges and Innovative Solutions,” Future of Transportation Summit, Aug.13-15, DOT Headquarter, Washington D.C.

25. Saeidi, S., Kaisar, E., Gulati, K., Pandey, V. “Deploying Smart Parking Systems in Rural Areas: Integrating GIS and Real-Time Data Analytics to Mitigate Illegal Truck Parking.” Transpo2024, Orlando, FL, 25-28 August-2024.

26. Soheila Saeidi, “Intelligent Routing System for Safe and Efficient Freight Transportation,” Transpo2024: Hilton, Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL 32821 on August 25 – 28, 2024.

27. Jehu-Appiah, D., Park, H., and Pandey, V. (2024). “Optimizing Paratransit Routing Considering Dwell Time Uncertainty, The American Society of Civil Engineers' International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD 2024), Atlanta, GA.

28. Jehu-Appiah, D. Tiamiyu, R., Pandey, V., Ren, X., Chow, J.Y.J., and Park, H. (2024). “Enhancing Mobility and Transit Equity: A Multimodal AI-Enhanced Trip Chain Planner.” The 2024 Women in Transportation Seminar, Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

29. Tasnia, R., Ali, M., Hridoy, D. N., Pandey, V., Hasnine, S., and Park, H. (2024). “Impacts of Real-Time Information on Express Lanes Route Choices: Insights from a Joint Revealed and Stated-Preference Survey in Washington DC and Charlotte, NC.” The American Society of Civil Engineers’ International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD 2024), Atlanta, GA.

30. Pandey, V. “Transportation Systems of the Future: Planning and operations in the era of information and connectivity.” Guest Speaker for the CAEE Graduate Seminar Class, NCA&T. (September 30, 2024).

31. Pandey, V. “Introduction to Transportation Systems: The Past, Present, and the Future.” The 2024 Summer Transportation Institute for High-School Students. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. (July 15, 2024).

32. Pandey, V. (2024). “Transportation Infrastructure Systems: Accessibility Perspectives for Rural and Disconnected Communities.” The NSF ERC Proposal Planning Workshop, College of William & Mary Law School, May 31, 2024.

33. Matthew Davis and Candace Brakewood, “Dialysis, Doctors, and Other Destinations in Rural Tennessee: A Comparative Analysis of Demand Response Transportation (DRT) Trips by Age, Gender, and Disability Status”, Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), September 5, 2024.

34. Ali Karimoddini, “Autonomy and AI for Advanced Transportation Technologies,” NCDOT, CLEAR Program, Sep 26, 2024.

35. Ali Karimoddini, “AI-Enabled Development and Deployment of Microtransit Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Environments, US DOT Future of Transportation Summit,” Aug 13-15, 2024.

36. Ali Karimoddini, Keynote talk: "Autonomous Vehicles: From Sensing to Decision-Making and Control, Autonomous Vehicle Symposium," Raleigh, April 1, 2024.

37. Ali Karimoddini," Lessons Learned From Aggie Auto Pilot Program," AAMVA Automated Vehicles Information Sharing, June 3, 2024.Jose Matute, Mario Rodriguez-Arozamena, Joshue Perez, and Ali Karimoddini, “Sensor Fusion-Based Localization Framework for Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Forested Environments”, 26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSC 2023, Spain September 2023.

38. Nhat Le, Brennan Borlaug, Matthew Bruchon, Tim Jonas, Hieu Nguyen, “Electrifying Education: Insights into Charging Electric School Buses in the United States,” North America Power Symposium 2023.

39. Tesfamchael Getahun, Ali Karimoddini, GPS-guided Vision-based Lane Detection for Autonomous Vehicles, 26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSC 2023, Spain September 2023.

40. N. Stamatiadis, C. Pope, R. Souleyrette, and T. Fields, “Identifying work-related crashes through crash narrative mining, 11th International Congress on Transportation Research” (ICTR 2023), Crete, September 2023.

41. Daria Korostina, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Teng Wang, and Reginald Souleyrette, “Evaluation of a Scoring Approach for Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects,” 11th International Congress on Transportation Research (ICTR 2023), Crete, September 2023.