Will Recker

Professor of Civil Engineering

University of California, Irvine

wwrecker@uci.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research Publications:

Activity-based Modeling

Travel Demand Modeling

Traffic Simulation and Control

Traffic Safety Analysis

Applied Mechanics

Overviews,etc.

Activity-based Modeling

Recker, W.W. (2001).  A Bridge between Travel Demand Modeling and Activity-based Travel Analysis. Transportation Research , Part B: Methodological, 35, 481-506.

Recker, W.W., C. Chen and M.G. McNally (2001).   Measuring the Impact of Efficient Household Travel Decisions on Potential Travel Time Savings and Accessibility Gains. Transportation Research, Part A: Policy and Practice, 35, 339-369.

Recker, W.W. and A. Parimi (1999).   Development of a Microscopic Activity-Based Framework for Analyzing the Potential Impact of TCMs on Vehicle Emissions. Transportation Research, Part D: Transport and Environment, 4, 357-378.

Recker, W.W. (1995). The Household Activity Pattern: General Formulation and Solution.   Transportation Research, 29B, 1, pp. 61-77.

Recker, W.W., T.F. Golob, M.G. McNally, and J.D. Leonard  (1987).   Dynamic Tests of a Time-Space Model of Complex Travel Behavior. Travel Behavior Research, International Association of Travel Behavior, pp. 27-40.

Recker, W.W., G.S. Root, and M.G. McNally  (1987).   An Empirical Analysis of Urban Activity Patterns.   Geographical Analysis, 19, 2, pp. 166-181.

Golob, T.F., and W.W. Recker  (1987).   Dynamic Analyses of Complex Travel Behavior Using a Sample of the Dutch National Mobility Panel.   Proceedings, Round Table Conference on the Analysis of Panel Data, The Hague.

Recker, W.W., G.S. Root, and M.G. McNally  (1986).   A Model of Complex Travel Behavior:  Part I--Theoretical Development.   Transportation Research, 20A, 4, pp. 307-318.

Recker, W.W., M.G. McNally, and G.S. Root  (1986).   A Model of Complex Travel Behavior:  Part II--An Operational Model.   Transportation Research, 20A, 4, pp. 319-330.

Recker, W.W., M.G. McNally, and G.S. Root  (1985).   Travel/Activity Analysis:  Pattern Recognition, Classification and Interpretation.   Transportation Research, 19A, 4, pp. 279-296.

Recker, W.W., and M.G. McNally  (1985).   An Activity-Based Modeling Framework for Transportation Policy Evaluation.   Behavioral Research for Transportation Policy, VNU Science Press, Utrecht, pp. 31-62.

Recker, W.W. and R. Kitamura  (1984).   Activity Based Travel Analysis.   Transportation and Mobility in an Era of Transition, G.R.M. Jansen, P. Nijkamp, and G.J. Ruijgrok, eds., North Holland/Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp. 157-183.

Recker, W.W., M.G. McNally, and G.S. Root  (1983).   A Methodology for Activity-Based Travel Analysis:  The STARCHILD Model.   Proceedings, Thirteenth North American Meeting of the Regional Science Association.

Recker, W.W., G.S. Root, and M.G. McNally  (1983).   Activity-Based Approaches to Modeling Complex Travel Behavior:  Issues and Challenges.   Proceedings, Transportation Planning Research Colloquium, Delft.

Recker, W.W. and H.J. Schuler  (1982).   An Integrated Analysis of Complex Travel Behavior and Urban Form Indicators.   Urban Geography, 3, 2, pp. 110-120.

Recker, W.W., G.S. Root, and M.G. McNally  (1981).   An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Energy Restrictions on the Execution of Activity Patterns.   Transportation Research Forum, 22, 1, pp. 80-95.

Root, G.S. and W.W. Recker  (1981).   Toward A Dynamic Model of Individual Activity Pattern Formulation.   Recent Advances in Travel Demand Analysis, S. Carpenter and P. Jones, eds., Gower, pp. 371-382.

Recker, W.W., M.G. McNally, and G.S. Root  (1981).   Application of Pattern Recognition Theory to Activity Pattern Analysis.   Recent Advances in Travel Demand Analysis, S. Carpenter and P. Jones, eds., Gower, pp. 434-449.

Recker, W.W. and H.J. Schuler  (1981).   Spatial Choice and Information Processing:  A Comparison of Modeling Approaches.   Economic Geography, 57, 4, pp. 373-383.

Travel Demand Modeling

Liu, H. X., W. W. Recker and A. Chen (2004).  Uncovering the contribution of travel time reliability to dynamic route choice using real-time loop data.  Transportation Research, Part A: Policy and Practice, 38, 435-453.

Oh, J.-S., C. Cortes and W. Recker (2004).  Effects of Less-Equilibrated Data on Travel Choice Model Estimation.  Transportation Research Record, 1831, pp. 131-140.

Chootin, P., A. Chen and W.W. Recker (2002).   Applications of Path Flow Estimator for Estimating Origin-Destination Trip Tables.  Proceedings, 7th Hong Kong Society of Transportation Studies Conference, December 2002.

Chen, A., Z. Ji and W.W. Recker (2002).   Effect of Route Choice Models on Estimation of Travel Time Reliability under Demand and Supply Variations.  Proceedings, First International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, Kyoto.

Chen, A., Z. Ji and W.W. Recker (2002).   Travel Time Reliability with Risk-sensitive Travelers.  Transportation Research Record 1783, pp. 178-187.

Chen, A., P. Chootinan, and W. Recker (2002).  Examining Quality of Path Flow Estimator via Total Demand Scale.  Proceedings, IEEE 5th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Singapore, September 3-6.

Chen, A., Zhaowang Ji and W. Recker (2002).  Travel Time Reliability with Risk-Sensitive Travelers.  Transportation Research Record (forthcoming).

Chen, A. and W. Recker (2002).  Considering Risk-taking Behavior in Travel Time Reliability.  Transportation Research, Part A: Policy and Practice (forthcoming).

Recker, W.W.  (1995).   Discrete Choice With An Oddball Alternative.   Transportation Research, 29B, 3, pp. 201-211.

Adler, J.L., W.W. Recker, and M.G. McNally  (1993).   A Conflict Model and Interactive Simulator (FASTCARS) for Predicting Enroute Driver Behavior in Response to Real-Time Traffic Condition Information.   Transportation , 20, pp. 83-106.

Adler, J.L., M.G. McNally, and W.W. Recker  (1993).   Interactive Simulation for Modeling Dynamic Driver Behavior in Response to ATIS.   Proceedings of the ASCE Fifth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, N.Y., pp. 591-598.

Adler, J.L., W.W. Recker, and M.G. McNally  (1993).   Using Interactive Simulation to Model Driver Behavior Under ATIS.   Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Micrcomputers in Transportation, Baltimore, MD, pp. 344-355.

McNally, M.G., W.W. Recker, and R.F. Teal  (1988).   Estimating Unmet Travel Needs Using Secondary Data Sources.   Transportation Research Record, 1202, pp. 88-98.

Recker, W.W. and H.J. Schuler  (1982).   Marketing Implications of Perceptions of Transit.   Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE, 108, TE6, pp. 650-661.

Gensch, D.H., T.F. Golob, and W.W. Recker  (1979).   The Multinomial Multi-Attribute Logit Choice Model.   Journal of Marketing Research, 16, pp. 124-132.

Recker, W.W. and T.F. Golob  (1979).   A Non-Compensatory Model of Transportation Behavior Based on Sequential Consideration of Aspects.   Transportation Research, 13B, pp. 269-280.

Recker, W.W. and H.J. Schuler  (1978).   Sex Differences in Travel Preference and Decision Making.   Proceedings, Conference on Women's Travel Issues, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC.

Recker, W.W. and L.P. Kostyniuk  (1978).   Factors Influencing Destination Choice for the Urban Grocery Shopping Trip.   Transportation, 7, pp. 19-33.

Recker, W.W. and R.F. Stevens  (1977).   An Attitudinal Travel Demand Model for Non-Work Trips of Homogeneously Constrained Segments of a Population.   Transportation Research, 11, pp. 167-176.

Recker, W.W. and P.H. Edelstein  (1977).   Travel Demand of an Elderly Population:  An Attitudinal Model and Some Comparisons.   Transportation Research Forum, 18, 1.

Golob, T.F. and W.W. Recker  (1977).   Mode Choice Forecasting Using Attitudinal Data:  A Procedure and Some Results.   Transportation, 6, pp. 265-286.

Recker, W.W. and T.F. Golob  (1976).   An Attitudinal Modal Choice Model.   Transportation Research, 10, pp. 299-310.

Recker, W.W. and R.F. Stevens  (1976).   Attitudinal Models of Modal Choice:  The Multinomial Case for Selected Non-Work Trips.   Transportation, 5, pp. 355-375.

Kostyniuk, L.P. and W.W. Recker  (1976).   Effect of a Gasoline Shortage on Acceptance of Modes for the Urban Grocery Shopping Trip.   Journal of Environmental Systems, 6, 1, pp. 1-30.

Paaswell, R.E., W.W. Recker, and V. Milione  (1976).   Profile of a Carless Population.   Transportation Research Record, 578, pp. 16-28.

Gensch, D.H., T.F. Golob, and W.W. Recker  (1976).   Regression is Inappropriate for Analyzing Cross-Sectional Multiattribute Data.   Proceedings, American Marketing Association Conference.

Recker, W.W. and G.C. Lee  (1976).   Attitudinal Variables in Civil Engineering Design.   Journal of Engineering Issues,  Trans. American Society of Civil Engineers, 102, TE1, pp. 56-65.

Recker, W.W. and T.F. Golob  (1975).   A Behavioral Travel Demand Model Incorporating Choice Constraints.   Advances in Consumer Research, 3, pp. 416-424.

Golob, T.F. and W.W. Recker  (1975).   Attitude-Behavior Models for Public Systems Planning and Design.   Proceedings, American Society of Civil Engineers Specialty Conference on Human Factors in Civil Engineering, Buffalo, N.Y.

Traffic Simulation and Control

Chu, L., X. Liu., W. Recker, and H. M Zhang (2004).  Performance Evaluation of Adaptive Ramp Metering Algorithms in Paramics Simulation. Journal of Transportation Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. 130, no. 3, pp. 330-338.

Chu, L, H. X. Liu, J.-S. Oh, and W. Recker (2003). A Calibration Procedure for Microscopic Traffic Simulation.  Proceedings, IEEE 6th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems – Shanghai, October 3-6.

Chu, L., Liu, X., and W. Recker  (2002).  Capability-Enhanced PARAMICS Simulation with Developed API Library.   Proceedings, ITS World Congress, Chicago, Illinois.

Yang, X., L. Chu and W. Recker (2002).  GA-based Parameter Optimization for the ALINEA Ramp Metering Control.  Proceedings, IEEE 5th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Singapore, September 3-6.

Liu, H., J.-S. Oh and W. Recker (2002).  Adaptive Signal Control System with On-line Performance Measure.  Transportation Research Record 1811, pp 131-138.

Abdulhai, B., H. Porwal and W. Recker (2002).   Short Term Traffic Flow Prediction Using Neuro-genetic Algorithms.  Intelligent Transportation Systems Journal , Vol. 7, No. 1, pp3-41, January-March 2002.

Abdulhai, B., J. Sheu, and W. Recker (2002).  Development and Performance Evaluation of an ITS-Ready Microscopic Traffic Model for Irvine, California.  Intelligent Transportation Systems Journal, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp79-102, January-March 2002.

Pavlis, Y. and W. Recker  (2001).  A Methodological Framework for Integrated Control in Corridor Networks.  Proceedings, IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Oakland, CA, 637-642.

Zhang, H. M.  and W. W. Recker  (1999).  On Optimal Freeway Ramp Control Policies for Congested Traffic Corridors. Transportation Research, Part B: Methodological, 33, 6, 417-436.

Leonard, J.D. and W.W. Recker  (1997).   A Streamlined Methodology for Application of TRANSYT-7F.   ITE Journal, 67, 2, pp. 26-35.

Zhang, H., S. Ritchie, and W. Recker  (1996).   Some General Results on the Optimal Ramp Control Problem.   Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 4, 2, pp. 51-69.

Recker, W.W., B.V. Ramanathan, X-H Yu, and M.G. McNally  (1995).   Markovian Real-Time Adaptive Control of Signal Systems.   Mathematical and Computer Modelling Journal, 22, 4-7, pp. 355-375.

McDonnell, J., D. Fogel, L. Fogel, C. Rindt, and W. Recker   (1995).   Evolving Optimal Ramp Control Rules.   International Journal of Expert Systems, 8, 3, pp. 287-308.

McDonnell, J., D. Fogel, C. Rindt, W. Recker and L. Fogel   (1995).   Using Evolutionary Programming to Control Metering Rates on Freeway Ramps.   In Evolutionary Algorithms in Management Applications,  J. Biethan and V. Nissen eds., Springer, Berlin, pp. 305-327.

Cheu, R.L., W.W. Recker, and S.G. Ritchie  (1994).   Calibration of INTRAS for Simulation of 30-Second Loop Detector Output.   Transportation Research Record (forthcoming), Transportation Research Board.

Ritchie, S.G., R.L. Cheu, and W.W. Recker  (1992).   Freeway Incident Detection Using Artificial Neural Networks.   Proceedings, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Transportation Engineering, San Bueneventura, California.

Leonard, J.D., Ramanathan, B. and W.W. Recker  (1992).   A Real-Time Information Processing Algorithm for the Evaluation and Implementation of ATMS Strategies.   Proceedings, IEEE/SAE Conference on Intelligent Vehicles, Detroit.

Cheu, R.L., S. G. Ritchie, W.W. Recker, and B. Bavarian  (1991).   Investigation of a Neural Network Model for Freeway Incident Detection.   In Artificial Intelligence and Civil and Structural Engineering, B.H.V. Topping, ed., Civil-Comp Press, pp.267-274

Leonard, J.D., and W.W. Recker  (1989).   Advances in the PC Interface of the TRANSYT-7F Traffic Simulation Model.   Proceedings, 59th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, San Diego.

Leonard, J.D. and W.W. Recker  (1987).   A Procedure for the Assessment of Traffic Impacts during Freeway Reconstruction.   Transportation Research Record , 1132, pp. 14-24.

Recker, W.W., G.S. Root, and M.G. McNally  (1986).   Classification Analysis of Traffic Improvement Sites.   Journal of Transportation Engineering, ASCE, 112, TE2, pp. 184-198.

Recker, W.W., M.G. McNally, and G.S. Root  (1985).   Flyovers and the High Flow Arterial Concept.   Journal of Transportation Engineering, ASCE, 111, TE2, pp. 139-154.

Lung, S. and W. W. Recker  (1976).   An Algorithm for Route-Deviation Service.   Transportation Engineering Journal, Trans. American Society of Civil Engineers, 102, TE1, pp. 161-176.

Paaswell, R.E. and W.W. Recker  (1971).   Computer Modeling of a Small Area Transportation Service.   Proceedings, 6th Annual Urban Symposium, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 128-137.

Traffic Safety Analysis

Golob, T. F. and  W. W. Recker (2004).  A Method for Relating Type of Crash to Traffic Flow Characteristics on Urban Freeways.  Transportation Research, Part A: Policy and Practice, 38, pp. 53-80.

Golob, T. F.,  W. W. Recker and V. M. Alvarez (2004).  A Tool to Evaluate the Safety Effects of Changes in Freeway Traffic Flow.  Journal of Transportation Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. 130, no. 2, pp. 222-230.

Golob, T. F.,  W. W. Recker and V. M. Alvarez (2003).  Safety Aspects of Freeway Weaving Sections.  Transportation Research, Part A: Policy and Practice, 38, pp. 35-51.

Golob, T. F.,  W. W. Recker and V. M. Alvarez (2003).  Freeway Safety as a Function of Traffic Flow.  Accident Analysis and Prevention (forthcoming).

Golob, T. F. and W. W. Recker (2003).  Relationships among Urban Freeway Accidents, Traffic Flow, Weather and Lighting Conditions.  Journal of Transportation Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. 129, no. 4, pp. 342-353.

Golob, T.F., W.W. Recker, and D.W. Levine  (1990).   Safety of Freeway Median High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes:  The Comparison of Aggregate and Disaggregate Analyses.   Accident Analysis and Prevention, 22, 1, pp. 19-34.

Golob, T.F.,  W.W. Recker, and D.W. Levine  (1989).   Safety of High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes Without Physical Separation.   ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, 115, 6, pp. 591-607.

Levine, D.W.,  T.F. Golob, and W.W. Recker  (1988).   Accident Migration Associated With Lane-Addition Projects on Urban Freeways.   Traffic Engineering and Control, 29, 12, pp. 624-629.

Golob, T.F., and W.W. Recker  (1987).   An Analysis of Truck-Involved Freeway Accidents Using Log-Linear Modeling.   Journal of Safety Research, 18, pp. 121-136.

Golob, T.F., W.W. Recker, and J.D. Leonard  (1987).   An Analysis of the Severity and Incident Duration of Truck-Involved Freeway Accidents.   Accident Analysis and Prevention, 19, No. 5, pp. 375-395.

Golob, T.F., and W.W. Recker  (1987).   An Analysis of the Salient Characteristics of Truck-Involved Freeway Accidents Using the Method of Log-Linear Modeling.   Journal of Safety Research, 18, No. 3.

Applied Mechanics

Recker, W.W.  (1972).   A Difference Method for Plane Problems in Magnetoelastodynamics.   Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 39, 3, pp. 689-695.

Recker, W.W.  (1972)   A Discontinuity Expansion Solution to Plane Problems in Magnetoelasto- dynamics.   Journal of Sound and Vibration, 23, 1, pp. 41-53.

Leonard, J.W. and W.W. Recker  (1972).   Nonlinear Dynamics of Cables with Low Initial Tension.   Journal of Engineering Mechanics Division, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 98, No. EM2, pp. 293-309.

Recker, W.W. and R.A. Galganski  (1972).   The Asymptotic Dynamic Response of a Beam on an Elastic Foundation to a Randomly Moving Load.   Journal of the Franklin Institute, 293, 1, pp. 47-52.

Recker, W.W.  (1971)   A Numerical Solution of Axisymmetric Problems in Elastodynamics.   International Journal of Numerical Methods in Engineering, 3, pp. 361-377.

Recker, W.W.  (1971)   Series Solution to Problems in Elastodynamics.   Journal of Engineering Mechanics Division.  American Society of Civil Engineers, 97, EM4, pp. 1257-1275.

Recker, W.W. and R. Skop (1971).   Plane Near-Field Response of an Elastic Plate.   Experimental Mechanics, 11,7, pp. 321-324.

Recker, W.W.  (1970)   Asymptotic Dynamic Response of a Taut String on an Elastic Foundation to a Randomly Moving Load.   Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 48, 1, pp. 313-316.

Recker, W.W.  (1970)   A Numerical Solution of Three-Dimensional problems in Dynamic Elasticity.   Journal of Applied Mechanics,   Transactions, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, pp. 116-122.

Recker, W.W.  (1969)   On the Dynamic Response of an Infinite Rod to a Randomly Moving Torque.   Journal of Applied Mechanics.  Transactions, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 36,4, pp. 896-897.

Overviews, etc.

Conroy, P., S. Shladover, J. Dahlgren, W. Recker, S. Ritchie, P. Varaiya. (2000).   Intelligent Transportation Systems: Research Products for Public Works Professionals.  Public Works Management & Policy, 5, 1, pp. 3-13.

Sun, C., W. Recker, S. Ritchie, B. Gallagher and J. Thai  (1997).   OAK-TREE: One-of-A-Kind Traffic Research and Education Experiment.   Transportation Research Record, 1603, pp. 106-111.

Recker, W.W., R. Jayakrishnan, S. Ritchie and K.H. Kim (1995).  The California ATMS Testbed Research Program: An Overview.  Proceedings, IVHS America Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.

Recker, W.W., G.C. Lee, and R.E. Paaswell  (1974).   A Program in Social and Urban Systems Engineering.   Engineering Education.

Paaswell, R.E. and W.W. Recker  (1974).   Location of the Carless.   Transportation Research Record, 516, pp. 11-20.

Paaswell, R.E. and W.W. Recker  (1973).   Accessibility of Health Care.   Proceedings, 8th Annual Urban Symposium, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 49-58.

Recker, W.W., ed., Sec. C:   Public Attitude and Modeling,  in Human and Social Factors in Civil Engineering Planning and Design, Lee, G.C and T.K. Hung, eds., Matrix Publishers, Inc., Champaign, IL.,1978.

Paaswell, R.E. and W.W. Recker.  Problems of the Carless.  Praeger Publishers, New York, 1977.

Not Just a Ride.   Documentary film on the Buffalo Model Cities Jitney Service (with R.E. Paaswell).