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Three Proposed Initiatives for Improving Mobility, Quality of Life, and Economic Growth in the West Bank: A Visual Summary — Aug 25, 2010

Describes three demonstration projects based on the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.

REPORT

Do New Roads Increase Traffic? — Mar 11, 2010

How can planners anticipate new choices by road users? RAND Europe examines induced traffic effects.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Psychological Effects of Patient Surge in Large-Scale Emergencies: A Quality Improvement Tool for Hospital and Clinic Capacity Planning and Response — Dec 31, 2009

A novel and practical quality improvement tool can help hospitals and clinics plan for and respond to the psychological consequences of catastrophic events that create a surge of psychological casualties presenting for health care.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reducing Traffic Congestion and Improving Travel Options in Los Angeles — Dec 31, 2009

This article discusses the rationale for pricing strategies as an option for reducing traffic congestion in Los Angeles. Only pricing resist the effects of triple convergence. By increasing the cost of driving or parking in the busiest areas or corridors during the busiest times of day, pricing measures manage the demand for peak-hour travel, in turn reducing congestion. Once traffic flow improves, the prices remain in place, thus…

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Moving Los Angeles — Aug 31, 2009

The authors developed an integrated policy framework that could offer the greatest prospects for relieving traffic congestion and improving transportation options in the Los Angeles region. The framework encompasses three key components: --Rely on pricing to manage peak-hour demand, raise needed revenue, and promote more efficient use of existing capacity. --Significantly improve transit and other alternative modes. --Continue to improve…

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Equity Concerns Raised by Transportation Congestion Pricing Can Be Addressed To Make Approach Viable — Jun 2, 2009

Policymakers need to address equity concerns early when implementing congestion pricing to improve traffic flow, as each situation is unique and must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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The Arc: A Formal Structure For a Palestinian State — Aug 25, 2008

Building on analyses that RAND conducted between 2002 and 2004, this presentation explores the options for strengthening the physical infrastructure of a potential future independent Palestinian state.

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Three Proposed Initiatives for Improving Mobility, Quality of Life, and Economic Growth in the West Bank: A Visual Summary — Aug 25, 2010

Do New Roads Increase Traffic? — Mar 11, 2010

Psychological Effects of Patient Surge in Large-Scale Emergencies: A Quality Improvement Tool for Hospital and Clinic Capacity Planning and Response — Dec 31, 2009