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Traffic Congestion

Journal Article
Life in the Slow Lane: Unintended Consequences of Public Transit in Jakarta
We study how TransJakarta, one of the worlds largest BRT systems, impacted commuting outcomes in Jakarta, Indonesia from 2002 to 2010.
Nov 9, 2021
Blog
Cryptocurrency, Russian Social Media, Congestion Pricing: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on cryptocurrencies, Russian social media influence, congestion pricing, and more.
Mar 29, 2019
Periodical
RAND Review: July-August 2018
This issue spotlights RAND's Gun Policy in America initiative and RAND's evaluation of Housing for Health, a Los Angeles County program that has moved some of its most chronically homeless and vulnerable residents into permanent housing.
Jul 2, 2018
Commentary
Dockless Bikes Present Challenges, but Experience Shows They Can Work
By encouraging more people to cycle, bike-sharing platforms could provide many potential benefits through reduced congestion, reduced air pollution, and health benefits. But there are also challenges, including pressures on existing cycling infrastructure and the potential for theft and vandalism.
May 31, 2018
Commentary
Americans: Try Congestion Pricing. You Might Like It
Seattle is considering following in the footsteps of London, Stockholm, Singapore, and Milan to introduce a charge for driving on the city's roads. What can Seattle and its residents learn from other cities that have implemented road user charging?
Apr 12, 2018
Report
Quantifying travellers' willingness to pay for the Harbour Tunnel in Copenhagen: A stated choice study
This study uses a stated choice experiment to quantify travellers' willingness to pay for a tolled tunnel in Copenhagen. Discrete choice models are used to quantify travellers' value of travel time savings.
Mar 20, 2018
Multimedia
Safety in a World of Driverless Cars
In this Call with the Experts, senior information scientist Nidhi Kalra discusses a RAND study that shows putting driverless cars on the road before they're nearly perfect could save lives, and also describes new approaches for safety standards.
Feb 15, 2018
Journal Article
How Jakarta's Traffic Affects Labor Market Outcomes for Women and People with Disabilities: Results from a Baseline Survey
From the research reviewed and the existing data summarized, this report develops a theory of change for how labor market outcomes for females might be influenced by improvements to public transportation.
Dec 28, 2017
Testimony
Shaping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles
More than 90 percent of car crashes are caused by human errors. Will self-driving vehicles help mitigate this risk? To answer this question, experts must address how safety is measured and determine the threshold of safety required before autonomous vehicles are on the roads.
Nov 16, 2016
Journal Article
Understanding the Potential of Variable Tolling to Smooth Congestion on Downstream Facilities: Applications of a Joint Time-of-Day and Route Choice Model
The aim of this research was to understand the conditions under which time-varying tolls could be used to effectively smooth congestion on a downstream, untolled roadway.
Apr 6, 2016
Report
Autonomous Vehicle Technology: A Guide for Policymakers
Autonomous vehicle technology has the potential to significantly improve social welfare. This report addresses the numerous legislative, regulatory, and liability issues this technology will raise.
Mar 22, 2016
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
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
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
Commentary
What If Distracted Driving Was Safe?
According to consumer research, the ability to consume media, write an email, or even sleep during transport is a key selling point for self-driving cars, which could be available in the near future. Autonomous vehicle technology could also produce a wide range of public benefits.
Jul 1, 2014
Commentary
Make HOT Lanes Permanent
The first HOT lanes in L.A. have improved traffic flow and travel time reliability, are fair to users of the facilities, have improved transit service and have generated revenue needed to fund those improvements from voluntary toll payments.
Apr 23, 2014
Multimedia
"Self Driving" Vehicles: Great Benefits, but Barriers to Widespread Adoption
In this March 24th 2014 Congressional Briefing, James Anderson discusses the advantages and disadvantages of autonomous vehicles, current obstacles with adoption, and actions policymakers can take.
Mar 24, 2014
News Release
Self-Driving Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, Policy Challenges for Lawmakers
Self-driving vehicles offer the promise of significant benefits to society, but raise several policy challenges, including the need to update insurance liability regulations and privacy concerns such as who will control the data generated by this technology.
Jan 6, 2014
Research Brief
How to Best Realize the Social Benefits of Autonomous Vehicle Technology
The auto industry has been moving toward more autonomous vehicles for years. Policymakers could benefit from an examination of the technological advances in this area, their benefits and risks, and the potential effects of various regulations — as well as the absence of regulation — on the development of this technology.
Jan 6, 2014
Journal Article
Exploring the Relationship Between Travel Demand and Economic Growth
This paper presents results of an assessment of the state of research on decoupling the relationship between vehicle travel and economic growth.
Dec 1, 2012

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Traffic Congestion

Topic Synonyms:
Gridlock

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