Conference Papers

  1. Riffle, K., Smaglik, E., Prcaccio, S., Gehrke, S., Russo, B., & Hurwitz, D. (Accepted 2023) Applying Traffic Flow Theory in Assessing Detector Performance. World Conference on Transportation Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 17-21, 2023.
  2. Jashami, H.*, Sinkus, I.*, Cobb, D.*, & Hurwitz, D. (2022) “Evaluation of Cyclist Galvanic Skin Response and Visual Attention in Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones.” Road Safety and Simulation, Athens, Greece, June, 8-10, 2022.
  3. Yin, W., Chai, C., Hurwitz, D., Wang, S., Guo, J., & Liu, X. (2022) “Evaluating Effects of Urgent Takeover Requests on Driver Stress through Galvanic Skin Response Analysis.” 22nd COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals (CICTP), July 8-11, 2022.
  4. Chand, C., Larson, T. & Hurwitz, D. (2019) “An Evaluation of Door Zone Collisions between Bicycles and Vehicles,” Road Safety and Simulation, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 14-17, 2019.
  5. Jashami, H., Hurwitz, D., Monsere, C., & Kothuri, S. (2019) “Do Drivers Correctly Interpret the Solid Circular Green from an Exclusive Right-Turn Bay?,” Road Safety and Simulation, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 14-17.
  6. Gestson, S., Brown, S., Abadi, M.G., & Hurwitz, D. (2019) “Factors Contributing to the Problem-Solving Heuristics of Civil Engineering
    Students,”     126th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Conference Compendium,Tampa, FL, June 15-19.
  7. Abadi, M.G., Gestson, S., Brown, S., & Hurwitz, D. (2019) “Problem-Solving Rationales of Practicing Transportation and Hydraulics Engineers When Provided Multiple Contextual Representations,” 126th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Conference Compendium,Tampa, FL, June 15-19.
  8. Gestson, S., Lutz, B., Brown, S., Barner, M., Hurwitz, D., & Abadi, M.G. (2018) “Developing an Understanding of Civil Engineering Practitioner Problem Solving Rationale Using Multiple Contextual Representations,” 125th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Compendium, Salt Lake City, UT, June 24-27.
  9. Estes, A. Ressler, S., Saviz, C., Barry, B., Considine, C., Coward, D., Dennis, N., Hamilton, S., Hurwitz, D., Kunberger, T., Lenox, T., Nilson T., Nolen, L., O’Brien, J., O’Neill, R. Saftner, D., Salyards, K., & Welch, R. (2018) “Celebrating 20 Years of the ExCEEd Teaching Workshop,” 125th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Compendium, Salt Lake City, UT, June 24-27.
  10. Abadi, M.G., Hurwitz D., Marnell, P., & Quayle, S. (2017) “Towards Safer Signalized Intersections: Smarter Red Clearance Extension Systems,” Road Safety & Simulation International Conference (RSS2017), The Hague, NL, Oct. 17-19.
  11. Jashami, H., Abadi, M.G., & Hurwitz, D. (2017) “Factors Contributing to Self-Reported Cell Phone Usage by Younger Drivers in the Pacific Northwest,” 9th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment training, and Vehicle Design, Manchester Village, VT, June 26-29.
  12. Jashami, H., Hurwitz, D., Abdel-Rahim, A., Bham, G., Boyle, L., & Cofer, W. (2017) “Educating Teenage Drivers in the Pacific Northwest about Distracted Driving,” 96th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Paper 17-02233.
  13. Young, R., Sanford Bernhardt, K., Hurwitz, D., & Turochy, R. (2015) “What a Systematic Literature Review Tells us About Transportation Engineering Education,” 122nd ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Conference Compendium, Seattle, WA, June 14-17.
  14. Islam, M., Hurwitz, D., & Brown, S. (2014) “Identifying Traffic Signal System Misconceptions of Students and Practicing Engineers to Develop a Traffic Signal Concept Inventory,” 121st ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Conference Compendium, Indianapolis, IN, June 15-18.
  15. Jannat, M., Hurwitz, D. & Brown, S. (2014) “Promoting the Adoption of Innovative Teaching Practices by Transportation Engineering Faculty in a Workshop,” 121st ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Conference Compendium, Indianapolis, IN, June 15-18.
  16. Dong, S., Wang, H., Hurwitz, D., & Heaslip, K. (2014) “Vehicle-type Specific Headway Distribution in Freeway Work Zone: A Nonparametric Approach,” 93rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Paper 14-4355.
  17. Swake, J., Hurwitz, D., Neil, J., & Gambatese, J. (2014) “Influence of Mobile Barriers in Work Zones on Driver Behavior,” 93rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Paper 14-2225.
  18. Sanford Bernhardt, K., Hurwitz, D., Young, R., Bill, A., Brown, S., Heaslip, K., Kyte, M., Swake, J., & Turochy, R. (2013) “A Model for Collaborative Curriculum design in Transportation Engineering Education,” 120th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Conference Compendium, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26.
  19. Hurwitz, D., Brown, S., Islam, M., & Daratha, K. (2013) “Mental Models of Students and Practitioners in the Development of an Authentic Assessment Instrument for Traffic Signal Engineering,” 120th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Conference Compendium, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26.
  20. Swake, J., Jannat, M., Islam, R. & Hurwitz, D. (2013) “Driver Response to Phase Termination at Signalized Intersections: Are Driving Simulator Results Valid?” 7th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design, Bolton Landing, NY, June 17-20, 278-284.
  21. Marnell, P., Tuss, H., Hurwitz, D., Paulsen, K., & Monsere, C. (2013) “Permissive Left-Turn Behavior at the Flashing Yellow Arrow in the Presence of Pedestrians,” 7th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design, Bolton Landing, NY, June 17-20, 488-494.
  22. Tupper, S., Knodler, M., Fitzpatrick, C., & Hurwitz, D. (2013) “Estimating Critical Gap—Comparison of Methodologies Using a Robust, Real-World Data Set,” 92nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Paper 13-5019.
  23. Hurwitz, D., Tuss, H., Olsen, M., Roe, G., & Knodler, M. (2013) “Transportation Applications for Mobile LIDAR: A State-of- the-Practice Questionnaire,” 92nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Paper 13-1606.
  24. Wang, H., Li, Z. Hurwitz, D., & Ni, D. (2012) “Traffic Speed Variance Modeling with Application in Travel Time Variability Estimation,” 91st Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Paper 12-2618.
  25. Hurwitz, D., Knodler, M., Tuss, H., Swake, J., & Moore, D. (2012) “An Evaluation of the Effects Associated with Advanced Vehicle Detection Systems on Dilemma Zone Protection,” 91st Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Paper 12-1143.
  26. Young, R., Sanford Bernhardt, K., Beyerlein, S., Bill, A., Kyte, M., Heaslip, K., Hurwitz, D., & Nambisan, S. (2011) “A Nationwide Effort to Improve Transportation Engineering Education,” 118th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Conference Compendium, Vancouver, BC, June 26-29.
  27. Tupper, S., Knodler, M., & Hurwitz, D. (2011) “Connecting Gap Acceptance Behavior with Crash Experience,” Proc. 3rd International Conference on Road Safety and Simulation Conference, Indianapolis, IN, September 14-16, 1-18.
  28. Nabaee, S., Moore, D., & Hurwitz, D. (2011) “Revisiting Driver Behavior at Unsignalized Intersections: Time of Day Implications for Two Way Left Turn Lanes (TWLTL),” Proc. 6th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design, Olympic Valley-Lake Tahoe, CA, June 27-30, 440-446.
  29. Hurwitz, D., Knodler, M., Nabaee, S., & Tuss, H. (2011) “Driver Comprehension of the Circular Yellow Indication: Implications of Regional Variability,” 90th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Paper 11-3065.
  30. Muttart, J., Hurwitz, D., Pradhan, A., Fisher, D., & Knodler, M. (2010) “Backing Acceleration and Response Time to an Audible Warning in a Field Test,” 89th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Paper 10-2773.
  31. Knodler, M., Hurwitz, D., & Rothenberg, H. (2008) “An Evaluation of Rationally Implemented Speed Limits on Collector Roadways,” 87th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Paper 08-2757.
  32. Hurwitz, D., & Knodler, M. (2007) “Static and Dynamic Evaluation of the Driver Speed Perception and Selection Process,” Proc. 4th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design, Stevenson, WA, July 9-12, 358-364.
  33. Hurwitz, D., Knodler, M., & Dulaski, D. (2005) “Speed Perception Fidelity in a Driving Simulator Environment,” Proc. Driving Simulator Conference North America, Orlando, FL, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 343-352.