Rachel Liu
Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
217 Colton Hall
About Me
Professor Liu specializes in transportation planning, engineering, and urban and regional planning. She is actively engaged in teaching, research and serving the transportation and high education communities via various research projects, professional organizations, and interaction with peers and students.
Education
Ph.D.; University of South Florida-Tampa; Transportation Engineering; 1996
M.S.; Florida State University; Urban And Regional Planning; 1991
M.S.; Beijing University; Environmental Engineering; 1987
B.S.; Beijing University; Geo-Environmental Science; 1984
M.S.; Florida State University; Urban And Regional Planning; 1991
M.S.; Beijing University; Environmental Engineering; 1987
B.S.; Beijing University; Geo-Environmental Science; 1984
2020 Fall Courses
CE 350 - TRANSPORTATION ENGR
TRAN 792B - PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH
TRAN 790A - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
TRAN 792B - PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH
TRAN 790A - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
Teaching Interests
Transportation Planning
Transportation Economics
Urban and Regional Planning
Land Use Planning
Past Courses
CE 350: TRANSPORTATION ENGR
CE 450: URBAN PLANNING
CE 603: INTRO URBAN TRANS PLAN
CE 655: LAND USE PLANNING
TRAN 603: INTRO URBAN TRANS PLAN
TRAN 610: TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS
TRAN 655: LAND USE PLANNING
CE 450: URBAN PLANNING
CE 603: INTRO URBAN TRANS PLAN
CE 655: LAND USE PLANNING
TRAN 603: INTRO URBAN TRANS PLAN
TRAN 610: TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS
TRAN 655: LAND USE PLANNING
Research Interests
Travel Behavior and Demand Forecast Modeling
Intermodal Transportation Planning
Operation Research and Network Simulations Land Use, Economic, and Environmental Impact Analysis
Safety Performance Evaluation
Journal Article
Shivaram, V.D., & Liu, Rongfang, & Panchhi, N., & Alqarni, L., & Daroowalla, R., & Du, S., & Liu, Y., & Chow, T.S., & Ravindra, N. (2019). MARS––Magnetic Augmented Rotation System. TMS 2019 148th Annual Meeting & Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings; Minerals, Metals and Materials Series, 1589-1600.
Liu, Rongfang (2019). Relational Modelof Accidents and Vessel Safty Using AIS Data and GIS: A case study of the WEtern Port of Shenzhen City. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering,, 7(6), 1-16.
Liu, Rongfang (2018). Automated Transit Applications: Real World Examples. Transportation Research News No. 317, 317, 19-25.
Schachter, Hindy, & Daniel, Janice, & Liu, Rongfang (2017). Win-Win Agreements and Public Private Infrastructure Partnerships: Managerial and Governance Concerns. Public Administration Quarterly, 41(4), 34-60.
Liu, Rongfang, & Chu, Youlian, & Deng, Yi (2017). Impact of New Light Rail Transit Service on Riders’ Residential Relocation Decisions. Journal of Public Transportation, 20(2), 152-165.
Liu, Rongfang (2019). Relational Modelof Accidents and Vessel Safty Using AIS Data and GIS: A case study of the WEtern Port of Shenzhen City. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering,, 7(6), 1-16.
Liu, Rongfang (2018). Automated Transit Applications: Real World Examples. Transportation Research News No. 317, 317, 19-25.
Schachter, Hindy, & Daniel, Janice, & Liu, Rongfang (2017). Win-Win Agreements and Public Private Infrastructure Partnerships: Managerial and Governance Concerns. Public Administration Quarterly, 41(4), 34-60.
Liu, Rongfang, & Chu, Youlian, & Deng, Yi (2017). Impact of New Light Rail Transit Service on Riders’ Residential Relocation Decisions. Journal of Public Transportation, 20(2), 152-165.
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Conference Proceeding
Relational Model Of Accidents And Vessel Traffic By Using AIS and GIS: A Case Study Of Western Port Of Shenzhen City
Transportation Research Board, January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2019
Capacity Analysis for Bifurcated Estuaries Based on Ship Domain Theory and Its Applications
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting , January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2017
Optimizing Throughput of Restricted Tidal Waters: Composite Ship and Time Domain Model and Its Applications
Proceedings of 96th Transportation Research Board Annual Conference, January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2017
Mirage or Promised Land: Automated Transit Development and Lessons Learnt for Automated Vehicles Today
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting , January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2016
“Proven Safety Advantages of Automated Guideway Transit Systems
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting , January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2015
Transportation Research Board, January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2019
Capacity Analysis for Bifurcated Estuaries Based on Ship Domain Theory and Its Applications
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting , January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2017
Optimizing Throughput of Restricted Tidal Waters: Composite Ship and Time Domain Model and Its Applications
Proceedings of 96th Transportation Research Board Annual Conference, January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2017
Mirage or Promised Land: Automated Transit Development and Lessons Learnt for Automated Vehicles Today
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting , January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2016
“Proven Safety Advantages of Automated Guideway Transit Systems
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting , January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2015
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Book
Liu, Rongfang (2016). Automated Transit: Planning, Operation and Applications. Hoboken NJ: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Liu, Rongfang (2012). Guidebook for Measuring Performance of Automated People Mover Systems at Airports. WAshington DC: National Academies
Liu, Rongfang, & Stangus, P, & Nelson, D, & Bing, A (2009). Transit Cooperative Research Program Report 130: Shared Use of Railroad Infrastructure with Noncompliant Public Transit Rail Vehicle: A Practitioner’s Guide. Washington DC: Transportation Research Board of the National Academies
Liu, Rongfang (1996). Assessing Intermodal Transfer Disutilities. University of South Florida
Liu, Rongfang, & Cai, Y, & Jiang, M (1989). URBANOLOGY. Science Propagation Press House
Liu, Rongfang (2012). Guidebook for Measuring Performance of Automated People Mover Systems at Airports. WAshington DC: National Academies
Liu, Rongfang, & Stangus, P, & Nelson, D, & Bing, A (2009). Transit Cooperative Research Program Report 130: Shared Use of Railroad Infrastructure with Noncompliant Public Transit Rail Vehicle: A Practitioner’s Guide. Washington DC: Transportation Research Board of the National Academies
Liu, Rongfang (1996). Assessing Intermodal Transfer Disutilities. University of South Florida
Liu, Rongfang, & Cai, Y, & Jiang, M (1989). URBANOLOGY. Science Propagation Press House
Chapter
Liu, Rongfang (2016). High Speed Rail Development in China – A Case Study of State Guided Technology Transfer, Zhou, Lazonick and Sun (Eds.), Oxford University Press. Oxford University Press
Liu, Rongfang, & Lv, Liu (Willow), & Huang, Zhaodong （Tony) (2015). High Speed Rail Development in China – A Case Study of State Guided Technology Transfer, Oxford University Press. Oxford University Press
Liu, Rongfang (2015). Innovations in Light Rail Transit: Issues Related to Sharing of Railroad Right of Way by Passenger and Freight Systems, Springer. Springer
Liu, Rongfang (2013). Light Rail Transit, Shared Infrastructural Issues, Meyers, R. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology: SpringerReference (. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg: Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology: SpringerReference (
Liu, Rongfang (2011). Innovations in Light Rail Transit: Issues Related to Sharing of Railroad Right of Way by Passenger and Freight Systems, Robert A. Meyers (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology. New York, NY: Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology
Liu, Rongfang (2011). Spectrum of Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) Technology and Its Applications , Myer Kutz (Ed.), "Sustainalbe Transportation Hand Book" by McGraw-Hill. "Sustainalbe Transportation Hand Book" by McGraw-Hill
Liu, Rongfang, & Deng, Yi (2008). Developing Statewide Weekend Travel Demand Forecast Models for New Jersey, Brian W. Sloboda ; Vincent Yao (Ed.), J. Ross Publishing: Transportation Statistics. J. Ross Publishing: Transportation Statistics
Liu, Rongfang, & Lv, Liu (Willow), & Huang, Zhaodong （Tony) (2015). High Speed Rail Development in China – A Case Study of State Guided Technology Transfer, Oxford University Press. Oxford University Press
Liu, Rongfang (2015). Innovations in Light Rail Transit: Issues Related to Sharing of Railroad Right of Way by Passenger and Freight Systems, Springer. Springer
Liu, Rongfang (2013). Light Rail Transit, Shared Infrastructural Issues, Meyers, R. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology: SpringerReference (. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg: Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology: SpringerReference (
Liu, Rongfang (2011). Innovations in Light Rail Transit: Issues Related to Sharing of Railroad Right of Way by Passenger and Freight Systems, Robert A. Meyers (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology. New York, NY: Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology
Liu, Rongfang (2011). Spectrum of Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) Technology and Its Applications , Myer Kutz (Ed.), "Sustainalbe Transportation Hand Book" by McGraw-Hill. "Sustainalbe Transportation Hand Book" by McGraw-Hill
Liu, Rongfang, & Deng, Yi (2008). Developing Statewide Weekend Travel Demand Forecast Models for New Jersey, Brian W. Sloboda ; Vincent Yao (Ed.), J. Ross Publishing: Transportation Statistics. J. Ross Publishing: Transportation Statistics
Cited Research
MyTix: New Jersey Transit’s Mobile Ticket Application
June 2014
Feasibility and efficacy of public transportation partnerships
June 2014
Feasibility and efficacy of public transportation partnerships