Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, and Transportation Research

RAND work in energy, the environment, infrastructure, and transportation builds on a long history of research on policy issues, often balancing environmental protection with economic development and other social needs. RAND specializes in transportation issues, including planning, policy, safety, and environmental considerations of air, water, and surface systems. Many other RAND divisions participate in research on critical infrastructure, such as power grids or waterways. Much of this work is done within RAND Infrastructure, Safety, and Environment.

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Qatar's School Transportation System: Supporting Safety, Efficiency, and Service Quality (Arabic-language version) — 2012

Assesses stakeholder perspectives on Qatar's school transportation system (STS), identifies a vision and goals for the STS, and discusses strategies to achieve the vision and better align Qatar's STS with international norms. This is the Arabic-language version.

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How China Can Strengthen Its Economy by Investing in High-Technology Applications — Feb. 13, 2009

Tianjin port, photo courtesy of Flickr/egorgrebnev

China's Tianjin Binhai New Area (TBNA) and Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) can best spur regional development and economic growth by focusing on emerging high-technology applications, including molecular-scale drug development and green manufacturing.

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While Piracy and Terrorism at Sea Grow, Scant Evidence That They're Merging — Jun. 5, 2008

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Acts of piracy and terrorism at sea are on the rise, but there is little evidence to support concerns from some governments and international organizations that pirates and terrorists are beginning to collude with one another.

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Alternative Fossil Fuels Have Economic Potential but Uncertain Environmental Consequences — Oct. 8, 2008

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Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered.

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Army Can Boost Mission Success by Better Managing Environmental Considerations — Sep. 23, 2008

Green warriors

By better managing environmental issues during deployments, U.S. Army units can gain tactical and strategic advantages that will help in combat and post-conflict operations, and boost overall mission success.

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