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Abdirad, H (2020) Developing digital project delivery routines around frequent disruptions: How do AEC organizations respond to disruptive information exchange requirements?, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Al-Saleh, F S (1980) A case study and evaluation of a technological delivery system: Construction management in Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Astaneh Asl, B (2019) Effects of using virtual reality on AEC team collaboration, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Azari Najafabadi, R (2013) An evaluation framework for the integrated design process of sustainable high-performance buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Fardhosseini, M S (2021) A quantitative analysis of the impact of integrating digital technology for formwork fabrication on human factors perspectives, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Gambatese, J A (1996) Addressing construction worker safety in the project design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Gutub, S (2019) Framework for the implementation process of public-private partnerships (P3s) in highway projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Ho, C T T (2019) Application of optimization to the production planning of construction prefabrication supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Homayouni, H (2015) Aligning contractual, technological, and organizational elements to achieve higher performance buildings: A qualitative comparative analysis approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Lee, N H (2009) A framework for developing new visualization schemes for construction project performance monitoring, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Lee, W (2018) Use of wearable sensors to unveil roles of task demands-personal resources and burnout on performance of construction workers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Lewis, N S (2023) Development of an open-source methodology for simulation of civil engineering structures subject to multi-hazards, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Lowry, M B (2008) An online analytic-deliberative approach to public participation for transportation investment decisions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: optimization; communication; funding; investment; participation; public participation; United States; case study
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304440230
  • Abstract:
    In the United States transportation planners and decision-makers are progressively turning to local taxes to finance transportation improvements. These measures, such as an increase in the sales tax or gas tax, offer the opportunity to pay for critical projects which might not be afforded otherwise. Typically the tax increases are proposed as ballot initiatives and require voter approval. Unfortunately, the public does not always agree with the projects that have been chosen for the proposals. Experience has shown that success at the ballot is more likely when there is ample public participation when deciding which taxes should be increased and which project(s) should receive the funding. The traditional approach to public participation is the "town hall meeting." This dissertation introduces an innovative approach that uses today's information and communication technologies to involve a greater number of people. In the approach, an optimization tool is used to help the participants analyze the decision; and online discussion tools are used to help them deliberate over the issues. These tools are presented in the context of a case study in which members of the public were invited to analyze and discuss a transportation investment decision for the Seattle, Washington metropolitan area. The case study occurred over the Internet for a 31 day period and involved 133 participants.

Manninen, D L (1981) Labor force migration associated with nuclear power plant construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Mukherjee, A (2005) A multi-agent framework for general purpose situational simulations in construction management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Ottesen, J (2019) CPM schedule density: A new predictor for productivity loss, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Pathak, C (2021) Electric vehicle infrastructure decision support system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Pratama, L A (2023) Immersive visualization intervention on pull planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Shang, L (2019) Achieving public agency goals in public-private partnerships using innovative payment mechanisms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Son, J (2011) An integrated model of evolution of project teams in large-scale construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Stevens, J D (1981) A study of the relationship between perturbations in construction time schedules and potential construction claims, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Tench, B (2022) Designing restoration: Protecting and restoring our attention through participatory design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Wang, S (2017) Integrated approach and analysis of reliability, robustness, resilience and infrastructure applications, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Yamaura, J T (2018) The value of cloud computing technology in public transportation construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Zhang, Z (2021) Participatory ergonomics in construction: Enabling practice-to-research-to-practice via the 2safemodel, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.

Zokaei Ashtiani, M (2022) Data-driven sustainability assessment in roadway infrastructure construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Washington.