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project:
type: book
# This defines the .qmd files that are in your document
book:
title: "Simulating Incident Management Team Response and Performance"
author:
# - name: Gregory S. Macfarlane
# orcid: 0000-0003-3999-7584
# email: [email protected]
# affiliations:
# - name: Civil and Construction Engineering Department, Brigham Young University
# address: 430 EB
# city: Provo
# state: UT
# postal-code: 84602
- name: Daniel Jarvis
email:
affiliations:
- name: Brigham Young University
address: 430 EB
city: Provo
state: UT
postal-code: 84602
# - name: Brynn Woolley
# email:
# affiliations:
# - name: Brigham Young University
# address: 430 EB
# city: Provo
# state: UT
# postal-code: 84602
# to add additional authors, simply add another -name: tag
date: "6/25/2023"
chapters:
- index.qmd
- 02_literature.qmd
- 03_methods.qmd
- 04_results.qmd
- 05_conclusion.qmd
- references.qmd
appendices:
- event_handlers.qmd
abstract: |
The effectiveness of Incident Management Teams (IMT) in reducing the duration
and impact of traffic incidents is well-documented. The capacity of large-scale
simulation models to illustrate the negative effects of these incidents on
vehicle delays and excess user costs (EUC) is also widely recognized.
However, there is a gap in research integrating large-scale simulation modeling
with IMT performance analysis. This study uses the Multi Agent Transport
Simulation (MATSim) framework to simulate the impact of incidents and
evaluate the performance of IMT across the regional network of Utah's Wasatch
Front, analyzing their operation in various hypothetical situations.
Our findings validate the role of IMT in decreasing delays and EUC.
The simulation also investigates the potential effects of increased incident
frequency and IMT expansion, revealing that more incidents increased delays,
whereas additional IMT units can mitigate these effects and improve response times.
The MATSim model we developed demonstrates the potential of dynamic large-scale
modeling to evaluate incident management strategies in ways that previous
studies did not. This model could serve as a valuable tool for further evaluating
the performance of Utah’s IMT program, with the potential to offer new perspectives
on optimizing team deployment and scheduling efficiency.
bibliography: references.bib
csl: apa.csl
# Layout options are simple/fancy, oneside/twoside, and masters/phd.
# Leave options blank for defaults.
# Defaults are simple for document style, and masters for degree type.
layout: fancy, oneside, masters
# If your degree is not a PhD or MS, then you can overwrite the degree using
# the \degree command: \degree{Bachelors of Science}
# degree: Bachelors of Science with University Honors
department: Civil and Construction Engineering
# list your chair and any other members of your committee
chair: Gregory S. Macfarlane
committee:
- Grant G. Schultz
- Gustavious P. Williams
# Include any keywords you would like for your thesis/dissertation
keywords:
- Incident Management Teams
- Incident Simulation
- Transportation Modeling
acknowledgments: |
I want to extend my gratitude to the Utah Department of Transportation for
their substantial financial backing, which was essential for the completion
of my research and thesis project. I am equally grateful to the technical
advisory committee, whose expert guidance and invaluable feedback were
essential throughout my research endeavor. Their in-depth understanding of
Utah’s traffic incident management programs was a crucial contributor to the
successful outcome of this study.
My sincere thanks are extended to my fellow research assistants at BYU—Joel Hyer,
Harrison Holdsworth, and Brynn Woolley. Joel’s insightful analysis and the vital
data he provided from the IMT Performance Phase III project were indispensable.
Harrison's wide-ranging input, from his diligent compilation of research on IMT
optimization to his collaborative efforts in drafting the literature review,
proved instrumental. His ability to seamlessly connect Joel's work with my
research was invaluable. Brynn's expertise in developing the transportation model,
her astute analysis of its findings, and her assistance in refining and
editing this report added significantly to the quality of my work.
Profound appreciation is due to my faculty advisors and the members of my
thesis committee, Drs. Macfarlane, Schultz, and Williams, for their unwavering
support. I am particularly indebted to Dr. Macfarlane for his exceptional mentorship
as an advisor, educator, and friend. His patience, wisdom, and encouragement have
been instrumental at every stage of my academic journey. His faith in me and
consistent support have been the pillars of my personal development
and the achievements of this research.
Lastly, I offer thanks to my parents, Duane and Jodi Jarvis, for their
steadfast encouragement and belief in me throughout my academic pursuits.
Their encouragement and reassurance have been a source of immense strength,
especially during this significant stage of my life. I am forever grateful
for the stability and unwavering support they have so selflessly provided.
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# - packages.tex
# journal:
# name: Transportation Research Part A
# cite-style: authoryear
# keep-tex: true
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