Project Reports

1. NSF-STTR Phase I: A Multi-Objective Bi-Level Approach to Highway Alignment Optimization, 2008 (funded by National Science Foundation)
2. NSF-STTR Phase IB: A Multi-Objective Bi-Level Approach to Highway Alignment Optimization, 2009
3. Improved Alignment Evaluation and Optimization Model, 2007 (funded by Maryland State Highway Administration)
4. 3D Highway Alignment Optimization for Brookeville Bypass, 2004 (funded by Maryland State Highway Administration)

Proposals

Presentation Files

Microsoft PowerPoint Version

Publications

Selected Articles in Refereed Journals & Conf. Proceedings

1. Kang, M.-W., N. Yang, P. Schonfeld, and M.K. Jha (2010). Bi-Level Highway Route Optimization, Transportation Research Record: Journal of Transportation Research Board (forthcoming issue)

2. Yang, N., M.-W. Kang, P. Schonfeld, and M.K. Jha (2010). Multiple Objective Optimization of Highway Alignments Incorporating Preference Information, Proceedings of the 89th TRB Annual Meeting, Paper No. 10-1128 on CD-ROM, Washington D.C., 2010

3. Kang, M.W., P. Schonfeld, N. Yang (2009). Prescreening and Repairing in a Genetic Algorithm for Highway Alignment Optimization, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 109-119.

4. Jha, M. and M.W. Kang (2009). A GIS-Based Model for Highway Noise Analysis, Journal of Infrastructure Systems-ASCE, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 88-94.

5. Kang, M.W., P.Schonfeld, and J.-C. Jong (2007). Highway Alignment Optimization through Feasible Gates, Journal of Advanced Transportation, Vol. 41, No. 2, pp. 115-144.

6. Jha, M., C. Davis, and M.W. Kang (2007). State-of-the-art Intelligent Road Design Model with Genetic Algorithms, Geographic Information Systems, and CADD, Advances in Transportation Studies an international Journal, Section A&B, 13, pp. 41-52.

7. Jha, M., P. Schonfeld, and S. Samanta (2007). Optimizing Rail Transit Routes with Genetic Algorithms and Geographic Information System, Journal of Urban Planning and Development-ASCE, 133(3)

8. Kim, E., M. Jha, P. Schonfeld, H.S. Kim (2007). Highway Alignment Optimization Incorporating Bridges and Tunnels, Journal of Transportation Engineering-ASCE, 133(2)

9. Jha, M. and E. Kim (2006). Highway Route Optimization Based on Accessibility, Proximity, and Land-Use Changes, Journal of Transportation Engineering-ASCE, 132(5)

10. Kang, M.W., Jha, M.K., Schonfeld P. (2006) 3D Highway Alignment Optimization for Brookeville Bypass, Proceedings of TRB Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., TRB Paper 06-1023 on CD-ROM.

11. Kim, E., M. Jha, and B. Son (2005). Improving the Computational Efficiency of Highway Alignment Optimization Models through A Stepwise Genetic Algorithms Approach, Transportation Research 39B(4)

12. Jha, M. and P. Schonfeld (2004). A Highway Alignment Optimization Model Using Geographic Information Systems, Transportation Research 38A(6)

13. Kim, E., M.K. Jha, D.J. Lovell, and P. Schonfeld (2004). Intersection Modeling for Highway Alignment Optimization, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 19(2)

14. Kim, E., M.K. Jha, and P. Schonfeld (2004). Intersection Construction Cost Functions for Alignment Optimization, Journal of Transportation Engineering-ASCE, 130(2)

15. Jong, J.-C. and P. Schonfeld (2003). Evolutionary Algorithms for Optimizing three-dimensional Highway Alignments, Transportation Research 37B(2)

16. Jha, M.K. and P. Schonfeld (2003). Tradeoffs between Initial and Maintenance Costs of Highways in Cross-Slopes, Journal of Infrastructure Systems-ASCE, 9(1)

17. Jha, M.K. (2003). Criteria-Based Decision Support System for Selecting Highway Alignments, Journal of Transportation Engineering-ASCE, 129(1)

18. Jha, M.K. (2001). Using a GIS for Automated Decision-Making in Highway Cost Analysis, Transportation Research Record 1768

19. Jha, M.K., C. McCall, and P. Schonfeld (2001). Using GIS, Genetic Algorithms, and Computer Visualization in Highway Development, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 16(6)

20. Jha, M.K. and P. Schonfeld (2000). Integrating Genetic Algorithms and GIS to Optimize Highway Alignments, Transportation Research Record 1719

21. Jha, M.K. and P. Schonfeld (2000). Geographic Information System-Based Analysis of Right-of-Way Cost for Highway Optimization, Transportation Research Record 1719

22. Jong, J.-C., M.K. Jha, and P. Schonfeld (2000). Preliminary Highway Design with Genetic Algorithms and Geographic Information Systems, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 15(4)

23. Jong, J.-C. and P. Schonfeld (1999). Cost Functions for Optimizing Highway Alignments, Transportation Research Record 1659

Books

1. Fundamentals of Road Design, 2008

2. Intelligent Road Design, 2006

Ph.D. Dissertations

1. An Alignment Optimization Model for A Simple Highway Network by Min Wook Kang, 2008

2. Models and Algorithms for A Rail Transit Line Alignment Using GIS and Genetic Algorithm by Sutapa Samanta, 2008

3. Multi-Objective Highway Alignment Optimization by Avijit Maji, 2008

4. A Geographic Information Systems-Based Model for Highway Design Optimization by Manoj Jha, 2000

5. Modeling Intersections & Other Structures in Highway Alignment Optimization by Eungcheol Kim, 2001

6. Optimizing Highway Alignments with Genetic Algorithms by Jyh-Cherng Jong, 1998

HAO Model Source Code