Annual Best Paper Award

The paper presents an analytical methodology to evaluate the gate position requirements for a terminal accommodating a mix of aircraft of various sizes. The approach has the potential of significant cost savings from the use of space sharing and stage construction. We warmly congratulate the authors.

The annual award has been given since 1991. Recommendations made by the reviewers are considered by the editors in selecting the best paper. Because the quality of a journal depends on the quality of the submitted papers and the rigor of the review process, we gratefully acknowledge the contributions made by authors and reviewers.

A list of previous winners of the Journal of Transportion Engineering Best Paper Award is given below.

2003 Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan, “Can Single Loop Detectors Do the Work of Dual-Loop Detectors?” J. Transp. Eng., 129(2).

2002 Steven Chien, Yimin Tang and Paul Schonfeld, “Optimizing Work Zones for Two-Lane Highway Maintenance Projects.” J. Transp. Eng., 128(2).

2001 Philip M. O. Owende, “Minimizing Distress on Flexible Pavements Using Variable Tire Pressure,” J. Transp. Eng., 127(3).

2000 James A. Bonneson, “Side Friction and Speed as Controls for Horizontal Curve Design.” J. Transp. Eng., 125(6).

1999 John S. Miller and Michael J. Demetsky, “Reversing Direction of Transportation Planning Process.” J. Transp. Eng., 125(3).

1998 Chiu Liu, “Roadway Profiles, Vehicles Dynamics, and Human Judgment of Ride Quality I.” J. Transp. Eng., 124(2).

1997 Edward C. Sullivan, “New Model for Predicting Freeway Incidents and Incident Delays.” J. Transp. Eng., 123(4).

1996 Partha Chakroborty, Kalyanmoy Deb, and P. S. Subrahmanyam, “Optimal Scheduling of Urban Transit Systems Using Genetic Algorithms,” J. Transp. Eng., 121(6).

1995 Matthew W. Witczak, Xicheng Qi, and Muhammad W. Mirza, “Use on Nonlinear Subgrade Modulus in AASHTO Design Procedure.” J. Transp. Eng., 121(3).

1994 Peter R. Stopher, “Deficiencies in Travel Forecasting Procedures Relative to the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment Requirements.” J. Transp. Eng., 119(5).

1993 James A. Bonneson, “Change Intervals and Lost Time at Single-Point Urban Interchanges.” J. Transp. Eng., 118(5).

1992 Darcy Bullock and Chris Hendrickson, “Advanced Software Design and Standards for Traffic Signal Control,” J. Transp. Eng., 118(3).

1991 Frances Robuste and Carols F. Daganzo, “Centralized Hub-Terminal Geometric Concepts I: Walking Distance (and II: Baggage and Extensions).” J. Transp. Eng., 117(2).