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Transportation Modeling

Journal Article
Transportation Planning for Uncertain Times
Transportation agencies must pursue ambitious goals in the face of intense, large-scale, and increasingly fast-paced change. Through the decision making under conditions of deep uncertainty (DMDU) approach, researchers offer a guide for Metropolitan Planning Organizations to account for and manage future uncertainties as part of their regular transportation planning process.
Jul 11, 2023
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
Commentary
If You Build Automated Vehicles, Will Older Adults Come?
Whether older adults benefit from autonomous vehicles may hinge on taking explicit steps. Lessons can be learned from experiences with other technologies.
Apr 28, 2021
Report
Model of Travel in London Phase 3: Mode and destination choice model estimation
RAND Europe and partners were commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) to update and enhance their strategic transport model, the Model of Travel in London (MoTiON). This report documents RAND Europe's work on the mode-destination choice models.
Feb 26, 2021
Report
Model of Travel in London Phase 3: Frequency model estimation
RAND Europe and partners were commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) to update and enhance their strategic transport model, the Model of Travel in London (MoTiON). This report documents RAND Europe's work on the frequency models.
Feb 26, 2021
Journal Article
Meeting Climate, Mobility, and Equity Goals in Transportation Planning Under Wide-Ranging Scenarios: A Demonstration of Robust Decision Making
Robust Decision Making offers a promising complement and possibly future alternative to current prediction-based and scenario approaches that could help planners better manage in today's conditions of fast-paced change.
May 21, 2020
Journal Article
Sacramento Area Council of Governments Peer Review
This is a peer review of Robust Decision Making, an exploratory modeling approach for informing decisions under deep uncertainty, and the Exploratory Analysis and Modeling Tool, focusing applications for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments.
Sep 25, 2019
Report
A new travel demand model for London: Estimation of the mode and destination choice models
RAND Europe and partners were commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) to develop a new strategic travel model for London, the New Demand Model (NDM). This report documents RAND Europe's work to develop new mode-destination choice models.
Jun 19, 2019
Commentary
AVs Could Improve Transportation Access in 'Transit Deserts'
More large U.S. cities are seeing their outer reaches turn into transit deserts, where demand for transportation vastly exceeds supply. Connecting public transit systems with automated vehicles, whether in ride-sharing or shuttle services, could be a solution.
May 31, 2019
Journal Article
Evaluation of Walk and Bicycle Demand Modeling Practice
An evaluation of the current state of research and practice in regional pedestrian and bicycle demand modelling for both commute and noncommute trips. The results of the study were connected to planning needs and practice.
May 16, 2019
Report
South East Wales Transport Model: Mode-destination model estimation
This report documents how a model transfer approach has been used to develop the mode-destination models that form part of the South East Wales Transport Model (SEWTM).
Sep 13, 2018
Report
South East Wales Transport Model: Demand model implementation
This report documents the implementation of the demand models that form part of the South East Wales Transport Model (SEWTM).
Sep 13, 2018
Report
South East Wales Transport Model: Frequency model results
This report documents the methodology and estimation results of the frequency model components of the South East Wales Transport Model (SEWTM).
Sep 13, 2018
Commentary
What If Autonomous Vehicles Actually Make Us More Dependent on Cars?
Cities across Europe are taking steps to become increasingly car free. Mayors, supported by their officials and planners, should start leading a debate now about how self-driving vehicles can best serve the needs of residents and visitors, and help deliver wider goals for their cities.
Jun 19, 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
Journal Article
How Can We Model Travel Frequency? A Critical Review of Current Practice
The paper should assist the transport modellers and policy makers in choosing appropriate trip frequency modelling tools which best suit their problem.
Mar 20, 2018
Report
Estimation of the National Car Ownership Model for Great Britain: 2011 Base
This report documents work to update the UK Department for Transport's national car ownership models (NATCOP) to reflect a 2011 base year, and to enhance the models to take account of DfT's experience in applying the previous version of the models.
Dec 1, 2017
Project
Choice Modelling and Behavioural Research Capabilities at RAND Europe
RAND Europe experts develop and use discrete choice models and conduct consumer behaviour research using revealed preference and stated preference data, depending on the policy question.
Oct 14, 2016
Journal Article
National Models
National transport models have taken on the new modeling methods and there have been theoretical and empirical advances in performance measurement. Coverage will include current demand methods, data issues, valuation, cost and performance, and updated traffic models.
Jun 28, 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

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Peter Burge

Operations Director, RAND Europe

Peter Burge is the operations director at RAND Europe. He also maintains an active research portfolio. His main areas of research interest are stated preference market research and discrete choice modelling, and he has been involved in more than 60 studies employing these techniques to address…
Jeremy M. Eckhause

Senior Operations Researcher

Jeremy Eckhause is a senior operations researcher at the RAND Corporation. He has over 20 years' experience developing novel applications of operations research to a variety of applications of interest for transportation, government, and defense agencies and services. He supports and leads…

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