Babak Mehran's Research Group
Transportation Systems Research Lab @ University of Manitoba
Research
Research Interests
- Transportation operations
- Traffic flow modeling and simulation
- Adaptive traffic control
- Applications of connected vehicle technology in traffic management
- Transit planning and operations
- New traffic sensing technologies
- Transportation network analysis
- Modeling and simulation of active transportation modes
Research Projects
Development of Strategies for Improving Traffic Operations and Safety in Winter
The main objective of this research is to investigate the impacts of extreme weather conditions on microscopic and macroscopic traffic flow parameters and driver behaviour with the intention of developing weather-responsive traffic management systems through deployment of advanced ITS solutions.
Improving the Efficiency of Public Transportation in Low Demand Areas
This research develops analytical models to estimate operating and user costs for regular bus and demand-responsive transit services to assist transit planners determine critical ridership to switch between different service models and delivery schemes in low demand areas.
Development of Transportation Network Analysis Methods to Assess the Risks Associated with Transportation of Hazardous Materials
The objective of this research is to develop risk analysis methods to address major transportation challenges and requirements when identifying the ideal routes for HAZMAT transportation considering transportation risks and preferences.
Traffic Monitoring and Control Using Connected Vehicle Technologies and New Traffic Sensing Methods
This research explores the feasibility of incorporating multi-source traffic data including Connected Vehicles and traffic sensing methods such as WiFi/Bluetooth detection into Traffic Management Systems to improve the efficiency of traffic monitoring and control methods.
Babak Mehran
Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Manitoba
E1 - 446 EITC, 15 Gillson Street
Winnipeg MB R3T 5V6