Journal Papers
Conference Proceedings
Conference Presentations
- Nara, A., Yang, X., Ghanipoor, S., Tsou, M., (2017), An Integrated Evacuation Decision Support System Framework with Social Perception Analysis and Dynamic Population Estimation, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. Accepted, 09/06/2017.
- Hao, W., Liu, Z., Yang, X., (2017), Effects of Foggy Conditions on Driver Injury Levels in U.S. Highway-rail Grade Crossing Accidents, Case Studies on Transport Policy. In press, 08/30/2017.
- Lyu, P., Lin Y., Wang, L., and Yang, X., (2017), Variable Speed Limit Control for Delay and Crash Reductions at Freeway Work Zone Area, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. In press, 06/23/2017.
- Xu, L., Yang, X., & Chang, GL, (2017), "Computing Minimal U-Turn Offset for Unsignalized Superstreet", Journal of Transportation Research Board: Transportation Research Record. Accepted, 02/28/2017.
- Yang, X. & Gang, GL, (2017), "Estimation of Time-Varying Origin-Destination Patterns for Design of Multipath Progression on a Signalized Arterial", Journal of Transportation Research Board: Transportation Research Record. Accepted, 02/28/2017.
- Lin, Y., Yang, X., & Zou, N., (2017) "Passive Transit Signal Priority for High Transit Demand: Model Formulation and Strategy Selection", Transportation Letters: the International Journal of Transportation Research. Published, 02/23/2017.
- Yang, X., Lu, Y., & Hao, W., (2017), "Origin Destination (O-D) Estimation using Probe Vehicle Trajectory and Link Counts", Journal of Advanced Transportation, vol. 2017, Article ID 4341532. Published, 01/23/2017.
- Yang, X. & Cheng, Y., (2017), "Development of Signal Optimization Models for Asymmetric Two-Leg Continuous Flow Intersections", Transportation Research Part C, Vol (74), pp. 306-326. Published, 01/01/2017.
- Hao, W*, Kamga, C., Yang,X., Zhong, M., & Wu, C.,(2016), "Driver Injury Severity Study for Truck Invovled Accidents at Highway-rail Grade Crossing in the United States", Transportation Research Part F, vol. 43, pp. 379-386. Published, 12/01/2016.
- Yang, X., Cheng, Y., & Chang, G. L. (2016). Operational Analysis and Signal Design for Asymmetric Two-Leg Continuous-Flow Intersection. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, (2553), pp. 72-81. Published, 07/30/2016.
- Yang, X., Lu, Y., & Lin, Y. (2016). Optimal variable speed limit control system for freeway work zone operations. Journal of computing in civil engineering, 31(1), 04016044. Published, 07/21/2016.
- Dong, Z., Wang, M., Yang,X. (2016), "The Application of Public Private Partnerships in Public Transportation: Comparative Study between China and United States", Journal of Modern Transportation, vol. 24 (3), pp. 215-223. Published, 04/23/2016.
- Lu, X., Yu, J.*, Yang, X., Pan, S., & Zou, N., Franz, M. (2016), "Flexible Transit Route Design to Enhance System Accessibility in Urban Area", Journal of Advanced Transportation, vol. 50 (4), pp. 507-521. Published, 12/15/2015.
- Yang, X., Lu, C.Y., & Chang, G.L., (2015), "A Dynamic Signal Priority Control Strategy to Mitigate the Off-ramp Queue Spillback to the Freeway Mainline Segment", Journal of Transportation Research Board: Transportation Research Record, vol. 2438, pp 1-11. Published, 07/30/2015.
- Lu, C.Y., Yang, X., Chang, G.L. (2015), "A Detector-error Screening Algorithm based on Temporal and Spatial Information", Journal of Transportation Research Board: Transportation Research Record, vol. 2443, pp. 40-48. Published, 07/29/2015.
- Yang, X., Lu, Y. C., & Chang, G. L. (2015). Exploratory analysis of an optimal variable speed control system for a recurrently congested freeway bottleneck. Journal of Advanced Transportation, 49(2), 195-209. Published, 07/21/2015.
- Yang, X., Cheng, Y., & Chang, G. L. (2015). Integrating Off-Ramp Spillback Control with a Decomposed Arterial Signal Optimization Model. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, (2487), pp. 112-121. Published, 07/06/2015.
- Lin, Y., Yang, X., Zou, N., & Franz, M. (2015). Transit signal priority control at signalized intersections: a comprehensive review. Transportation letters, 7(3), pp. 168-180. Published, 07/05/2015.
- Yang, X., Cheng, Y., & Chang, G.L. (2015), "A Multi-path progression model for synchronization of arterial traffic signals", Transportation Research, Part C, vol. 53 pp.93-111. Published, 02/01/2015.
- Lu, Y. & Yang, X., (2014), "Estimating Dynamic Queue Distribution in a Signalized Network through a Probability Generating Model", IEEE Transactions on ITS, vol. 15(1), 334-344. Published, 02/01/2015.
- Yang, X., Chang, GL., & Rahwanji, S., (2014), "Development of a Signal Optimization Model for Diverging Diamond Interchange", Journal of Transportation Engineering, vol. 140(5), 04014010. Published, 07/18/2014.
- Yang, X., & Zhu, S. (2014). Solution to the Multidepot Inventory Slack-Routing Problem at the Planning Stage. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 30(1), 04014115. Published, 07/15/2014.
- Pan, S., Yu, J., Yang, X., Liu, Y., & Zou, N. (2014). Designing a flexible feeder transit system serving irregularly shaped and gated communities: determining service area and feeder route planning. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 141(3), 04014028. Published, 07/15/2014.
- Yang, X., & Feng, L. (2013). Inventory routing problem: Routing and scheduling approach with the objective of slack maximization. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, (2378), 32-42. Published, 09/26/2013.
- Yang, X., Chang, G.L., Rahwanji, S., Lu, Y., (2013), "Development of Planning-Stage Models for Analyzing Continuous Flow Intersections". Journal of Transportation Engineering, vol. 139(11), pp. 1124-1132. Released, 07/24/2013.
- Lin, Y., Yang, X., Zou, N., Jia, L., & Pan, S., (2013), "A Passive Transit Signal Priority Control at Urban Arterials". Journal of Northeastern University: Natural Science, vol. 34(9), pp. 1227-1231. Published, 07/23/2013.
- Lin, Y., Yang, X., Zou, N., Jia, L., (2013) "Real-Time Bus Arrival Time Prediction: A Case Study for Jinan, China", Journal of transportation engineering, vol. 139(11), pp. 1133-1140. Published, 07/17/2013.
- Lin, Y., Yang, X., Chang, G.L., Zou, N., (2013), "Transit Priority Strategies for Multiple Routes under Headway-Based Operations", Journal of Transportation Research Board: Transportation Research Record, vol. 2356(1), pp. 34-43. Published, 07/15/2013.
- Yang, X., Lu, Y., & Lin, Y. (2013). Interval optimization for signal timings with time-dependent uncertain arrivals. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 29(5), 04014057. Published, 05/22/2013.
Conference Proceedings
- Xu, L., Yang, X.*, Chang, G.L., Rahwanji, S., (2017), "Computing the of Minimal U-turn Offset for an Un-Signalized Superstreet", 96th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #17-2645
- Yang, X.*, Chang, G.L. (2017), "Estimation of time-varying origin-destination patterns for design of multi-path progression on a signalized arterial";, 96th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #17-2643
- Yang, X.*, Cheng, Y., Sanchez, J. (2017), "Arterial Corridor Decomposition Model for Improving Signal Progression Efficiency", 96th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #17-3522
- Yang, X.*, Chang, G.L. (2017), "Integrating of Adaptive Signal Control and Freeway Off-ramp Priority Control for Commuting Corridors";, 96th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #17-2566
- Yang, X., Lu, Y., (2017), "A Two-Stage Solution Algorithm for a Meanderable Urban Logistic Problem;, 96th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #17-3651
- Xu, L., Yang, X.*, Chang, G.L. (2017), "Two-stage Signal Optimization Model for Signalized Superstreet", 96th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #17-2544
- Qiao, W.*, Zhu, T., Yang, X., Liu, J. (2016), "Transit Signal Priority Control Algorithm with Gaming Theory: An Application in Beijing, China", 95th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #16-5498
- Lin, Y., Yang, X.*, Dong, Z., Xing, J. (2016), "Passive Transit Signal Priority on Local Arterials: Model Formulation and Strategy Selection", 95th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #16-4671
- Xu, L., Yang, X.*, Chang, G.L., Rahwanji, S. (2016), "Development of Interval-based Planning Models for Evaluating the Geometric Features of Signalized Superstreet" , 95th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #16-4287
- Cheng, Y., Yang, X.*, Chang, G.L. (2016), "DUALBAND: A Signal Progression Model to Synchronize both Through and Turning Traffic on Local Arterials", 95th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #16-4255
- Yang, X., Cheng, Y., Chang, G.L. (2016), "Operational Analysis and Signal Design for Asymmetric Two-Leg Continuous Flow Intersections", 95th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #16-4155
- Cheng, Y., Yang, X.*, Chang, G.L. (2015), "A bus-based progression system for arterials with heavy transit flows", 94th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C.
- Yang, X., Cheng, Y.*, Chang, G.L. (2015), "Integrating off-ramp spillback control with the decomposed arterial signal optimization model", 94th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C.
- Yang, X.*, Lu, C.Y., Chang, G.L., (2014) "Integrated Control of an Urban Freeway Off-ramp and Neighboring Intersections", 20th Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS), Barcelona, Spain.
- Yang, X.*, Cheng, Y., Chang, G.L., (2014) "Real-Time Traffic Queue Length Estimation at the Freeway Off-ramp Using Dual-Zone Detectors", ITS World Congress, Detroit, Michigan.
- Lu, C.Y.*, Yang, X., Chang, G.L., 2014 "A Detector-Error Screening Algorithm Based on Temporal and Spatial Information", 93rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #14-2214., also published in TRR.
- Pan, S., Yu, J.*, Yang, X., Liu, Y., Zou, N., 2014 "Flexible Feeder Transit System for Chinese Cities: Service Area Determination and Feeder Route Planning", 93rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #14-3043.
- Yang, X.*, Lu, C.Y., Chang, G.L., 2014 "Dynamic Signal Priority Control Strategy to Mitigate Off-ramp Queue Spillback to Freeway Mainline Segment", 93rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #14-0419.
- Yang, X.*, Lu, C.Y, 2014 "Development of Optimal Variable Speed Limit Control System for Freeway Work Zone Operations", 93rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #14-3591.
- Pan, S., Yang, X., Zou, N.*, Franz, M., 2014, "Flexible Transit Designs to Enhance the Transport Accessibility of Disabled and Senior Passengers", 93rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #14-3031.
- Lin, Y.*, Yang, X., Zou, N., 2014, "Dynamic Controls for Bus Rapid Transit System at the Station-Neared Intersections", 93rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #14-3557.
- Yang, X., Lin, Y.*, Lu, Y., Zou, N., 2013 "Optimal Variable Speed Limit Control for Real-time Freeway Congestions". 13th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals (CICTP), Shenzheng, China.
- Lin, Y.*, Yang, X., Zou, N., Jia, L., 2013 " Development of model-based transit signal priority control for local arterials", 13th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals (CICTP), Shenzheng, China.
- Lin, Y.*, Yang, X., Pan, S., Zou, N., 2013, "Transit Signal Priority Control for Multi-conflicted Routes under Headway-based Service". The 2nd International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety (ICTIS 2013), Wuhan China.
- Lin, Y.*, Yang, X., Zou, N., Jia, L., 2013, "Real-Time Bus Arrival Time Prediction: Application to Case of Chinese Cities". 92nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #13-3355.
- Lin, Y.*, Yang, X., Chang, GL., Zou, N., 2013, "Transit Priority Strategies for Multiple Routes Under Headway-Based Operations". 92nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #13-3190, also published in TRR.
- Yang, X.*, Feng, L., 2013, "Routing and Scheduling Approach for Urgent Material Distribution Problem". 92nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #13-4343, also published in TRR.
- Yang, X.*, Chang, G.L., Lu, Y., Rahwanji, S., 2013, "Development of Planning Framework for Geometric Design of Continuous-Flow Intersections". 92nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #13-3809.
- Yang, X.,* Chang, G.L., Rahwanji, S., 2013, "Multistage System for Planning Analysis and Signal Design of Diverging Diamond Interchange". 92nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #13-3245.
- Yang, X.*, Lu, Y., Chang, G.L., 2013, "Proactive Optimal Variable Speed Limit Control for Recurrently Congested Freeway Bottlenecks". 92nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C. #13-3139.
Conference Presentations
- Yang, X.*, Lin, Y., (2015), "Dynamic Speed Control of Connected Vehicles to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Safety at Freeway Work-zones", the 7th Biennial Workshop on Digital Signal Processing for In-Vehicle Systems, San Francisco, CA.
- Yang, X.*, (2015), “Integrated Corridor Signal Control of Freeway off-ramp and Local Arterial”, 94th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C.
- Yang, X., Cheng, Y.*, Chang, G.L., Kim, M., Rahwanji, S., (2014), “Maryland Unconventional Intersection Design (MUID): A Useful Tool to Design and Evaluate Alternative Intersections”, Alternative Intersection & Interchange Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Chang, G.L.*, Yang, X., Rahwanji, S., (2014), “Development of a Multi-stage Design System for Diverging Diamond Interchange”, Alternative Intersection & Interchange Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Yang, X.*, Song, X., Kim, H., Chang, G.L., Rahwanji, S., (2014), “Design and Performance Evaluation for Superstreet Intersections”, Alternative Intersection & Interchange Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah.