NU logo

Peter Furth

 
   
Home
 
Research
 
Teaching
 
Publications
 
Presentations
 
Related Sites
 

   

  

Publications

Articles in Refereed Journals

  1. Furth, P.G., B.Cesme, and Th.H.J. Muller, "Lost Time and Cycle Length for an Actuated Traffic Signal," Transportation Research Record (under review; expected publication 2009).
  2. Altun, S.Z. and P.G. Furth, "Scheduling Buses to Take Advantage of Transit Signal Priority," Transportation Research Record (under review; expected publication 2009).
  3. Th.H.J. Muller and P.G. Furth, "Transfer Scheduling and Control to Reduce Passenger Waiting Time," Transportation Research Record (under review; expected publication 2009).
  4. Furth, P.G. and Th.H.J. Muller, "Optimality Conditions for Public Transport Schedules with Timepoint Holding," forthcoming in Public Transport.
  5. Furth., P.G., M.C. Mekuria, and J.L. SanClemente, "Stop Spacing Analysis Using GIS Tools with Parcel and Street Network Data," Transportation Research Record, 2034, 2007, pp. 73-81.
  6. Furth, P.G. and Th.H.J. Muller, "Service Reliability and Optimal Running Time Schedules," Transportation Research Record, 2034, 2007, pp. 55-61.
  7. Furth., P.G. and J.L. SanClemente, "Near-Side, Far-Side, Uphill, Downhill: Impact of Bus Stop Location on Bus Delay," Transportation Research Record 1971, 2006, pp. 66-73.
  8. Furth., P.G., M.C. Mekuria, and J.L. SanClemente, "Parcel Level Modeling to Analyze Transit Stop Location Changes." Journal of Public Transportation 10, no. 2, 2007, pp. 73-91.
  9. J.-C. Liekendael, P.G. Furth, and Th.H.J. Muller, "A Quality Process with Teeth: Brussels' Experience with Service Quality Certification," Transportation Research Record 1955, 2006, pp. 88-95.
  10. Furth, P.G. and Th.H.J. Muller, "Service Reliability and Hidden Waiting Time: Insights from AVL Data," Transportation Research Record 1955, 2006, pp. 79-87.
  11. Furth, P.G., "Sampling and Estimation Techniques for Estimating Bus System Passenger-Miles," Journal of Transportation Statistics 8, 2005, pp. 87-100.
  12. Furth, P.G., J.G. Strathman, and B. Hemily, "Making Automated Passenger Counts Mainstream: Accuracy, Balancing Algorithms, and Data Structures," Transportation Research Record 1927, pp. 207-216, 2005.
  13. Furth, P.G., Th.H.J. Muller, J.G. Strathman, and B. Hemily, "Designing Automated Vehicle Location Systems for Archived Data Analysis," Transportation Research Record 1887, pp. 62-70, 2004.
  14. Th.H.J. Muller, T. Dijker, and P.G. Furth, "Red Clearance Intervals: Theory and Practice," Transportation Research Record 1867, pp. 132-143, 2004
  15. Wadjas, Y. and P.G. Furth, "Transit Signal Priority Along an Arterial Using Advanced Detection," Transportation Research Record 1856, pp. 220-230, 2003.
  16. Janos, M. and P.G. Furth, "Bus Priority with Highly Interruptible Traffic Signal Control: Simulation of San Juan's Avenida Ponce de Leon," Transportation Research Record 1811, pp. 157-165, 2002.
  17. Navick, D.S. and P.G. Furth, "Using Location-Stamped Farebox Data to Estimate Passenger-Miles, O-D Patterns, and Loads," Transportation Research Record 1799, pp. 107-113, 2002.
  18. Muller, Th.H.J. and P.G. Furth, "Trip Time Analyzers: Key to Transit Service Quality," Transportation Research Record 1760, pp. 10-19, 2001.
  19. Furth, P.G. and A.B. Rahbee, "Optimal Bus Stop Spacing Using Dynamic Programming and Geographic Modeling," Transportation Research Record 1731, pp. 15-22, 2000.
  20. Furth, P.G. and Th.H.J. Muller, "Conditional Bus Priority at Signalized Intersections:  Better Service Quality with Less Traffic Disruption," Transportation Research Record 1731, pp. 23-30, 2000.
  21. Furth, P.G., "Innovative Sampling Plans for Estimating Transit Passenger-Miles," Transportation Research Record 1618, pp. 87-95, 1998.
  22. Furth, P.G., "Integration of Fareboxes with Other Electronic Devices on Transit Vehicles," Transportation Research Record 1557, pp. 21-27, 1996.
  23. Navick, D.S. and P.G. Furth, "Distance Based Model for Estimating a Bus Route O-D Matrix," Transportation Research Record 1433, pp. 16-23, 1994.
  24. Furth, P.G., "Ridership Sampling for Barrier-Free Light Rail," Transportation Research Record 1402, pp. 90-97, 1993.
  25. Furth, P.G. and D.S. Navick, "Bus Route O-D Matrix Generation:  Relationship Between Biproportional and Recursive Methods," Transportation Research Record 1338, pp. 14-21, 1992.
  26. Furth, P.G., "A Model of Turning Movement Propensity," Transportation Research Record 1287, pp. 195-204, 1990.
  27. Schoon, J.G., P.G. Furth and R.C. Lieb, "Supplemental Freight on Ferries:  A Case Study of Operations and Cost Comparisons," Transportation Research Record 1263, pp. 37-49, 1990.
  28. Furth, P.G., "Updating Ride Checks with Multiple Point Checks," Transportation Research Record 1209, pp. 49-57, 1989.
  29. Furth, P.G., K.L. Killough and G.F. Ruprecht, "Cluster Sampling Techniques for Estimating Transit System Patronage," Transportation Research Record 1165, pp. 105-114, 1988.
  30. Furth, P.G., "Short-Turning on Transit Routes," Transportation Research Record 1108, pp. 42-52, 1987.
  31. Furth, P.G. and B. McCollom, "Using Conversion Factors to Lower Transit Data Collection Costs," Transportation Research Record 1144, pp. 1-6, 1987.
  32. Furth, P.G., "Zonal Route Design for Transit Corridors," Transportation Science, v. 20, n. 1, pp. 1-12, 1986.
  33. Simon, J. and P.G. Furth, "Generating a Bus Route O-D Matrix from On-Off Data," Journal of Transportation Engineering (American Society of Civil Engineers), v. 111, n. 6, pp. 583-593, 1985.
  34. Furth, P.G. and A.B. Nash, "Vehicle Pooling in Transit Operations," Journal of Transportation Engineering (American Society of Civil Engineers), v. 111, n. 3, pp. 268-279, 1985.
  35. Furth, P.G., "Alternating Deadheading in Bus Route Operations," Transportation Science, v. 19, n. 1, pp. 13-28, 1985.
  36. Furth, P.G. and F.B. Day, "Transit Routing and Scheduling Strategies for Heavy Demand Corridors," Transportation Research Record 1011, pp. 23-26, 1985.
  37. Furth, P.G. and N.H. Wilson, "Setting Frequencies on Bus Routes: Theory and Practice," Transportation Research Record 818, pp. 1-7, 1981.

Books, Book Chapters, and Published Reports

  1. Furth, P.G., with B. Hemily, Th.H.J. Muller, amd J.G. Strathman. Using Archived AVL-APC Data to Improve Transit Performance and Management. TCRP Report 113, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, 2006.
  2. Furth, P.G., "Urban Transit," in The Civil Engineering Handbook, 2nd edition, ed. by W.F. Chen and J.Y. R. Liew, CRC Press, New York, 2003.
  3. Furth, P.G., Data Analysis for Bus Planning and Monitoring, Synthesis of Transit Practice 34, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, 62 p, 2000.
  4. Furth, P.G., J.P. Attanucci, I. Burns, and N.H. Wilson, Transit Data Collection Design Manual, report DOT-I-85-38, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1985.

Other Reports. Discussions, and Book Reviews

  1. Furth, P.G. "Public Transport Priority for Brussels: Lessons from Zurich, Eindhoven, and Dublin." Report to the Brussels Capital Region, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, 2005.
  2. Furth, P.G., Discussion of "Freeway Speed-Flow-Concentration Relationships: More Evidence and Interpretations" by J.H. Banks, in Transportation Research Record 1225, p. 60, 1989.
  3. Furth, P.G., review of Managing Public Transit Strategically (G.J. Fielding) and Public Transport:  Its Planning, Management, and Operation (P. White), Transportation Science, pp.62-64, 1989.
  4. Furth, P.G., F.B. Day, and J.P. Attanucci, Operating Strategies for Major Radial Bus Routes, report DOT-I-84-27, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1984.
  5. Furth, P.G., "Management Information Benefits Of Integrating Electronic Fareboxes With Other On-Board Equipment," TRANSIT-IDEA Program Project Final Report (19 p), Transportation Research Board, 1995.

 

 
 Problems, questions, or comments concerning this website? Contact the Webmaster.