Research problem statement – Not every species or ecosystem process is impacted by existing or planned highways. In each region of the country, different species are impacted by highways. Several…
Background The concurrent introduction in the past year of models (MOVES2010 and AERMOD) and guidance new to project-level “hot-spot” analyses poses significant challenges for state DOTs and other agencies with…
TERI Administrator Note – Selected as FY12 NCHRP Project 25-38 RESEARCH PROBLEM STATEMENT In the March 2, 2010 Federal Register (FR), EPA approved and announced the availability of the Motor…
The proposed research would be conducted in several steps: 1. Identify external costs of highway transportation that are sensitive to changes in the level of vehicle-miles traveled and select the…
This research would focus on defining sustainable transport including understanding how to evaluate transportation options across all issues of sustainability including economic, environmental and equity. A synthesis of current practice…
I. Research Problem Statement Today, now more than ever, the environment plays a key role in everyday activities. Some cities have smog warnings, some have water pollution warnings, and…
The goal of this study is to make a solid case for public support for fuel cell vehicles and the needed fueling infrastructure. The objective is to develop a collective…
Problem Statement: The National Park System includes 391 sites covering more than 84 million acres. These sites receive some 300 million annual visitors. Transportation has always been an integral part…
Phase I: Information Collection and Needs Analysis – Based on the literature review and assessment of other information collection activities, the Phase I report will summarize what is known about…
This research should address the numerous technology and market opportunities and barriers for the use of specialized vehicle markets as introductory markets and “launching pads” for alternative fuel and advanced…