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…
TERI Database Administrator Notes: Not recommended at present time by 2009 Environmental Process Subcommittee. Over the past 35-40 years, Travel Demand Management (TDM) strategies have been implemented to address a…
The purpose of this research is to follow up on the NRC committee work on CAFE and provide analyses of different alternatives to CAFE. An evaluation of different alternative CAFE…
Background: Many people have speculated on the impact of transportation on visitor experience on public lands, but rigorous research has not yet addressed the question. Ridership surveys at individual national…