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- Retired Professor
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Hawkins, H Gene Professor
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- Professor, Civil Engineering, College of Engineering
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Finley, M. D., Avelar, R. E., & Hawkins, H.
(2019).
Traffic Control Devices for Deterring Wrong-Way Movements at Unsignalized Intersections on Divided Highways. Transportation Research Record.
2673(5), 670-681.
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Hawkins, H. G., Fitzpatrick, K., & Brewer, M. A.
(2019).
Developing and Implementing Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Criteria for Selecting Traffic Control for Unsignalized Intersections. Transportation Research Record.
2673(11), 319-331.
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Hawkins, H., & Dillman, B. G.
(2018).
Evaluation of Midpoint Runway Marking for General Aviation Airports. Transportation Research Record.
2672(23), 106-116.
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Brown, L. S., Dixon, K. K., & Hawkins, H.
(2018).
Quantifying Access Management on Arterial Roadways. Transportation Research Record.
2672(17), 129-139.
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Zhou, H., Hawkins, H., & Zhang, Y.
(2017).
Arterial signal coordination with uneven double cycling. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice.
103, 409-429.
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Khazraee, S. H., & Hawkins, H.
(2016).
Revised Guidelines for Designing Median Openings to Accommodate Simultaneous Left Turns. Journal of Transportation Engineering.
142(10), 04016043.
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Brimley, B. K., Carlson, P. J., Hawkins, H., Himes, S., Gross, F., & McGee, H.
(2016).
Guidelines for Traffic Control Devices at Changes in Horizontal Alignment. Transportation Research Record.
2555(2555), 103-110.
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Hawkins, H., Brimley, B. K., & Carlson, P. J.
(2016).
Updated Model for Advance Placement of Turn and Curve Warning Signs. Transportation Research Record.
2555(2555), 111-119.
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Khazraee, S. H., & Hawkins, H.
(2015).
Criteria for Determining Number of Intersections at Divided Highway Junctions. Transportation Research Record.
2492(2492), 23-32.
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Brown, L. S., & Hawkins, H.
(2014).
Addressing the Need for Consistent Traffic Control Devices at Channelized Right Turn Lanes. Journal of Transportation Engineering.
140(10), 02514001.
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Robertson, J., & Hawkins, H. G.
(2013).
Shared Roadway Implementation Guidance. Journal of Transportation Engineering.
139(8), 833-839.
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Jourdan, D., Hurd, K., Hawkins, H. G., & Winson-Geideman, K.
(2013).
Evidence-Based Sign Regulation: Regulating Signage on the Basis of Empirical Wisdom. The Urban Lawyer: the national quarterly on state and local government law.
45(2), 327-348.
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Azimi, M., & Hawkins, H.
(2013).
Algorithm for Analyzing Horizontal Sight Distance from Lane Centerline Coordinates. Transportation Research Record.
2358(2358), 12-19.
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Turochy, R. E., Fricker, J., Hawkins, H., Hurwitz, D. S., Ivey, S. S., Knodler, M., & Young, R. K.
(2013).
Assessment of Introductory Transportation Engineering Course and General Transportation Engineering Curriculum. Transportation Research Record.
2328(2328), 9-15.
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Re, J. M., Hawkins, H., & Chrysler, S. T.
(2010).
Assessing Benefits of Chevrons with Full Retroreflective Signposts on Rural Horizontal Curves. Transportation Research Record.
2149(2149), 30-36.
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Hawkins, H., & Chacon, M. A.
(2009).
Improving Signing from the Installation Perspective Creating the Sign Crew Field Book. Transportation Research Record.
2122(2122), 17-26.
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Hartmann, T. W., & Hawkins, H.
(2009).
Revised Process for Work Zone Decision Making Based an Quantitative Performance Measures. Transportation Research Record.
2107(2107), 14-23.
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Hawkins, H. G., & Gogula, M.
(2008).
Assessment of Sag Curve Design Criteria considering Modern Headlamp Performance. Transportation Research Record.
2060(1), 3-9.
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Debaillon, C., Carlson, P. J., Hawkins, H., He, Y., Schnell, T., & Aktan, F.
(2008).
Review and Development of Recommended Minimum Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity Levels. Transportation Research Record.
2055(2055), 71-77.
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Hawkins, H.
(2007).
How modern headlamp performance impacts sag vertical curve design. Journal of Transportation Engineering.
133(4), 223-231.
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Pike, A. M., Hawkins, G. J., & Carlson, P. J.
(2007).
Evaluating the retroreflectivity of pavement marking materials under continuous wetting conditions. Transportation Research Record.
2015(2015), 81-90.
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Mokkapati, N., & Hawkins, H.
(2007).
Guidelines for minimum signal sight distance. Transportation Research Record.
2030(2030), 40-46.
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Hawkins, H.
(2007).
Rear-Facing School Speed Limit Beacons. 77(6), 18-23.
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Gates, T. J., Carlson, P. J., & Hawkins, H. G.
(2004).
Field Evaluations of Warning and Regulatory Signs with Enhanced Conspicuity Properties. Transportation Research Record.
1862(1), 64-76.
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Carlson, P. J., & Hawkins, H. G.
(2002).
Minimum retroreflectivity for overhead guide signs and street name signs. Transportation Research Record.
1794(1794), 38-48.
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Hawkins, H. G., & Carlson, P. J.
(2001).
Sign retroreflectivity - Comparing results of nighttime visual inspections with application of minimum retroreflectivity values. Transportation Research Record.
1754(1754), 11-20.
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Brown, L. L., Butner, J. L., Cunard, R., Davis, S. C., Fischer, E. L., Hawkins, H. G., ... Wainwright, W. S.
(2000).
Innovative traffic control: Technology and practice in Europe - executive summary. 70(1), 45-49.
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Hawkins, H. G., Picha, D. L., Wooldridge, M. D., Greene, F. K., & Brinkmeyer, G.
(1999).
Performance Comparison of Three Freeway Guide Sign Alphabets. Transportation Research Record.
1692(1), 9-16.
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Hawkins, H. G., Picha, D. L., & Lopez, C. A.
(1998).
Mexican driver comprehension of US traffic control devices. Transportation Research Record.
1628(1628), 15-24.
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Picha, D. L., Hawkins, H. G., Womack, K. N., & Rhodes, L. R.
(1997).
Driver understanding of alternative traffic signs. Transportation Research Record.
1605(1605), 8-16.
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Kacir, K. C., Hawkins, H. G., Benz, R. J., & Obermeyer, M. E.
(1995).
Guidelines for the use of flashing operation at signalized intersections. 65(10), 26-31.
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HAWKINS, H. G.
(1994).
NEW DEVELOPMENTS WITH THE MUTCD. 64(2), 16-21.
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HAWKINS, H. G.
(1992).
EVOLUTION OF THE MUTCD - THE MUTCD SINCE WORLD-WAR-2. 62(11), 17-23.
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HAWKINS, H. G.
(1992).
EVOLUTION OF THE MUTCD - EARLY EDITIONS OF THE MUTCD. 62(8), 17-23.
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HAWKINS, H. G.
(1992).
EVOLUTION OF THE MUTCD - EARLY STANDARDS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 62(7), 23-26.
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Finley, M. D., Avelar, R. E., & Hawkins, H.
(2019).
Traffic Control Devices for Deterring Wrong-Way Movements at Unsignalized Intersections on Divided Highways. Transportation Research Record.
2673(5), 670-681.
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book
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Brimley, B. K., Carlson, P. J., & Hawkins, H.
(2014).
Use of Fixation Heat Maps to Evaluate Visual Behavior of Unfamiliar Drivers on Horizontal Curves. Ed. 2458.
SAGE Publications.
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Hawkins, H. G., Parham, A. H., & Womack, K. N.
(2004).
Driver understanding of potential all-white pavement marking patterns. Ed. 1862.
SAGE Publications.
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Brimley, B. K., Carlson, P. J., & Hawkins, H.
(2014).
Use of Fixation Heat Maps to Evaluate Visual Behavior of Unfamiliar Drivers on Horizontal Curves. Ed. 2458.
SAGE Publications.
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conference paper
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Hawkins, H. G., & Chacon, M. A.
(2009).
The TxDOT sign crew field book. 798-830.
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Hawkins, H. G., Carlson, P. J., & Chrysler, S. T.
(2005).
Headlamp Luminous Intensity Matrix Adjustment Factors for Modeling Traffic Sign Performance. SAE Technical Papers.
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Schrock, S. D., Hawkins, H. G., & Chrysler, S. T.
(2005).
Effectiveness of lane direction arrows as pavement markings in reducing wrong-way movements on two-way frontage roads. Transportation Research Record.
63-67.
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Hawkins, H. G., & Rose, E. R.
(2005).
Effects of adding dual-logo panels to specific service signs: A human factors study. Transportation Research Record.
108-115.
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Carlson, P. J., Hawkins, H. G., Schertz, G. F., Mace, D. J., & Opiela, K. S.
(2003).
Developing Updated Minimum In-Service Retroreflectivity Levels for Traffic Signs. Transportation Research Record.
133-143.
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Parham, A. H., Womack, K. N., & Hawkins, H. G.
(2003).
Driver understanding of pavement marking colors and patterns. Transportation Research Record.
35-44.
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Picha, D. L., Hawkins, H. G., & Rhodes, L. R.
(1997).
Driver understanding of alternative traffic signs. 229-235.
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Hawkins, H. G.
(1990).
Signing for high-occupancy vehicle facilities. 446-450.
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Hawkins, H. G., & Chacon, M. A.
(2009).
The TxDOT sign crew field book. 798-830.
Research
principal investigator on
co-principal investigator on
- PEGASAS FAA General Aviation Research Center of Excellence awarded by Federal Aviation Administration - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2012 - 2020
- Southwest Region University Transportation Center awarded by United States Department of Transportation - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2012 - 2016
Teaching
teaching activities
- CVEN307 Transportation Eng Instructor
- CVEN454 Urban Plan For Enginrs Instructor
- CVEN457 Urban Traffic Facil Instructor
- CVEN485 Directed Studies Instructor
- CVEN625 Traffic Engr Design Instructor
- CVEN681 Sem: Transportation & Material Instructor
- CVEN685 Directed Studies Instructor
- CVEN691 Research Instructor
- CVEN696 Urban Traffic Facilities Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Agrawal, Ravi Prakash (2006-08). Using finite element analysis of retroreflective raised pavement markers to recommend testing procedures for simulating their field performance.
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Azimi, Mehdi 1974- (2012-12). Theoretical Examination of Passing Sight Distance in Three Dimensions with Application to Marking No-Passing Zones.
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Brimley, Bradford K. (2014-12). Visual Attention and Driver Performance at Horizontal Curves.
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Brown, Lacy Sue Vosti (2015-11). A Method for Evaluating Access Management on Major Arterial Crossroads in the Vicinity of Interchanges.
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Cheek, Marshall Tyler (2007-09). Improvements to a queue and delay estimation algorithm utilized in video imaging vehicle detection systems.
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Clark, Jerremy Eugene (2007-09). Nighttime driver needs: an analysis of sign usage based on luminance.
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Garg, Roma (2007-09). Impacts of a conspicuity treatment on speed limit compliance.
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Gogula, Madhuri (2006-08). The impact of modern headlamps on the design of sag vertical curves.
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Hartmann, Thomas Wayne (2008-10). Revised process for work zone decision-making based on quantitative performance measures.
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Li, Xiaohan (2015-01). An Analysis of the Impact of Reducing Pedestrian-Walking-Speed on Intersection Traffic MOEs.
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McNeal, Heather (2010-07). Creating a Systems Engineering Approach for the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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Mokkapati, Naveen (2009-05). Determining the extent and characteristics of overrepresentation of large truck crashes in daytime and nighttime work zones.
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Paulus, Susan C. (2010-07). A Retroreflective Sheeting Selection Technique for Nighttime Drivers' Needs.
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Pike, Adam Matthew (2007-04). An investigation into the predictive performance of pavement marking retroreflectivity measured under various conditions of continuous wetting.
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Quaium, Ridwan B. (2010-07). A Comparison of Vehicle Speed at Day and Night Rural Horizontal Curves.
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Re, Jonathan M. (2010-01). Assessing Benefits in Vehicle Speed and Lateral Position when Chevrons with Full Retroreflective Sign Posts are Implemented on Rural Horizontal Curves.
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Robertson, James Allan (2012-07). A Traffic Operations Method for Evaluating Automobile and Bicycle Shared Roadways.
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Robertson, James Allan (2015-04). A Decision Support Tool for Selecting Traffic Control Devices.
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Williams, Cameron Lee (2008-10). Field location & marking of no-passing zones due to vertical alignments using the global positioning system.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1993
awards and honors
- John "Jake"Â Landen Memorial Highway Safety Award Public-Sector Recipient, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2018
- William Keeler Memorial Fund Teaching Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2016
- Association of Former Students College-Level Teaching Distinguished Achievement Award, The, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2015
- Wilbur S. Smith Distinguished Transportation Educator Award, conferred by Institute of Transportation Engineers - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States), 2012
- Williams Brothers Construction Company Development Professor I, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2011
- Trinity Researcher Award, conferred by Texas A&M Transportation Institute - (College Station, Texas, United States), 1998
Contact
first name
- H Gene
has last name
- Hawkins
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Civil Engineering
3136 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3136
USA
Other
- gene.hawkins@tamu.edu