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STM3 modelling school days only

The report documents work to modify version 3 of the Sydney Strategic Model (STM3) to work with an average school day definition, rather than an average workday.

Sep 28, 2015
Report

Sydney Strategic Model Re-estimation: Mode-Destination Model

This report documents the re-estimation of the mode-destination model components of the Sydney Strategic Transport Model (STM).

Sep 28, 2015
Report

Sydney Strategic Model Re-estimation: Licence, Car Ownership and Frequency Models

This report documents the re-estimation of the licence, car ownership and frequency model components of the Sydney Strategic Transport Model (STM).

Sep 28, 2015
Report

Time period choice modelling — review of practice

The report presents a review of the time period choice modelling literature undertaken to inform consideration of whether the Sydney Strategic Travel Model should be extended to model time period choice.

Sep 28, 2015
Journal Article

Police Officers Face Risk of Traffic Injuries Under Many Conditions

Vehicle crashes are the largest cause of death among police in the United States. Knowing the risk factors can help law enforcement agencies take steps to lower the risk of injury collisions, such as restricting motorcycle use to situations where the use of other vehicles is not feasible.

Sep 14, 2015
News Release

Police Officers Face Risk of Traffic Injuries Under Many Conditions, Including When Cars Are Stopped

Vehicle crashes are the largest cause of death among police in the U.S. Understanding the risk factors can help law enforcement agencies take steps to lower the risk of injury collisions, such as restricting motorcycle use to situations where the use of other vehicles is not feasible.

Sep 1, 2015
Research Brief

Life around Cambridge: Results from the Cambridge Ahead Quality of Life survey

Through an employee survey, we found that making the Cambridge area a better place to live requires a rounded approach. Housing and traffic were the greatest concerns, while leisure, education and health were associated with local area satisfaction.

Aug 10, 2015
Commentary

Learning to Stop Worrying and Love the Internet of Things

Late last month, Fiat Chrysler recalled 1.4 million cars to fix a defect that allowed hackers to imperil drivers from afar. In essence, what was considered a huge threat was converted into a solved or at least solvable problem.

Aug 4, 2015
Commentary

Pay as You Go

Using vehicle miles traveled as a means of distributing the cost of maintaining America's roads and bridges may not be the only answer. But it represents the kind of innovative thinking that is necessary when this sector of the American transportation infrastructure is desperately in need of a fix.

Jul 22, 2015
Commentary

How to Improve Oregon's Mileage-Fee Experiment

Oregon is rolling out the nation's first large-scale pilot to examine switching to a mileage fee instead of the gas tax. The trial is a welcome next step toward understanding how mileage fees can be deployed.

Jul 7, 2015
News Release

Economic Growth Will Be the Main Driver of Mobility in China in 2030

Continued economic growth will be the main driver of future mobility and automobile use in China, but constraints on vehicle use and environmental regulations will be important issues as well.

Jun 30, 2015
Report

Economic Growth Will Be the Main Driver of Mobility in China in 2030

Continued economic growth will be the main driver of future mobility and automobile use in China, but constraints on vehicle use and environmental regulations will be important issues as well.

Jun 30, 2015
Report

The Impact of Adopting Time-of-Day Tolling: Case Study of 183A in Austin, Texas

This study evaluates the traffic and revenue impacts of moving from a fixed toll rate on the 183A Turnpike in Texas to a toll structure that varies by time of day.

Jun 18, 2015
Report

Satisfaction with life and local area among people who work in the Cambridge area: Results from the Cambridge Ahead Quality of Life Survey

Through an employee survey, we found that making the Cambridge area a better place to live requires a rounded approach. Housing and traffic were the greatest concerns, while leisure, education and health were associated with local area satisfaction.

May 19, 2015
Commentary

To Hit the Road, Driverless Cars Must Be Safe, Not Perfect

Once driverless cars are safer than the average human driver, they should be allowed to hit the road. Indeed, waiting for autonomous vehicles to be perfect would be its own safety concern because it would mean the needless perpetuation of the risks posed by human drivers.

Jan 29, 2015
Brochure

Spotlight on 2014

Spotlight 2014 is RAND Europe’s annual review. We present our research to support policymaking in four areas of transformation: harnessing the power of ICT, safeguarding society, building healthier communities and innovating for efficiency.

Jan 27, 2015
Report

Evidence review of car traffic levels in Britain: A rapid evidence assessment

This study presents findings of a rapid evidence assessment of literature to better understand the factors and trends influencing the recent levelling off in total miles driven in Britain.

Jan 15, 2015
Report

Road traffic demand elasticities: A rapid evidence assessment

This study presents findings of a rapid evidence assessment of literature to better understand the factors driving road transport demand for both passengers and freight.

Jan 15, 2015
Essay

The Dream Drive: Twists and Turns on the Road to Self-Driving Vehicles

Autonomous vehicle technology is already here: Cars park themselves, alert drivers to impending dangers, and even apply the brakes in emergencies. But what will it take to unlock its potential for major societal benefits?

Jan 14, 2015
Multimedia

Self-Driving Vehicles

At this October 2014 event at RAND, information scientist Nidhi Kalra discusses the social, environmental, and policy implications of driverless cars.

Oct 28, 2014

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