Brief background of issue and its importance: Development projects, conflicts, and disasters can cause displacements of persons or communities. It is anticipated that with global climate change the number of…
Problem: An emerging public policy issue that will likely have significant and potentially far-reaching impacts is the growing interest in and use of renewable and bio-fuels. The goal of reducing U.S.…
The size of DNL 65 dB noise contours around the nation’s airports has diminished steadily for the past three decades; and now most noise complaints come from persons residing outside…
We propose an on-road study of vehicular non-carbon dioxide (CO2) greenhouse gas emissions.
The design and installation of road stream crossings to accommodate fish and aquatic live passage is becoming a priority for state and federal regulatory agencies. State and municipal project designers…
States are increasingly facing the spectre of funding transportation projects with little or no federal transportation capital. NEPA compliance is required when federal funds are utilized, or when a permit,…
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…
Problem Statement – Transportation investments produce different benefits for different members of the public. Decision makers often need to know how these benefits may be distributed, especially on traditionally underserved…
TERI Database Administrator Notes: Note recommended at present time by 2009 Environmental Process Subcommittee. Problem Statement Several high-speed rail projects in the U.S. were proposed, analyzed, assessed, but were not built,…
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…