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Transportation Planning

Essay

How to End U.S. Roadway Deaths by 2050

Tens of thousands of people die on American roads every year. Bringing that number down to zero by 2050 is possible. We would have to change how we think about road safety, stop accepting car crashes as accidents, and make smart investments in technology.

Jun 24, 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

Journal Article

Induced Travel Demand: An Evidence Review

A literature review on the evidence for induced travel demand arising from road capacity improvements, to help understand their effect and where this occurs. The findings will inform the development of the second Roads Investment Strategy.

Nov 28, 2018
Journal Article

Journal Article

Latest Evidence on Factors Impacting Road Traffic Growth: An Evidence Review

An evidence assessment to develop an understanding of traffic growth trends, as well as the factors driving them, highlighting the extent that various changes have affected car usage and ownership.

Nov 28, 2018
Report

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

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

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
Report

Could U.S. Road Deaths Reach Zero by 2050?

Motor vehicle crashes kill more than 100 Americans every day and are the leading cause of death for people age 15 to 24. A strategy that includes changes in policy, technology, and social norms could substantially improve road safety and lead to zero roadway deaths by 2050.

Apr 18, 2018
Report

Report

The Road to Zero: Executive Summary: A Vision for Achieving Zero Roadway Deaths by 2050

Imagine that, in 2050, not a single person in the United States dies in a traffic crash. This executive summary to The Road to Zero: A Vision for Achieving Zero Roadway Deaths by 2050 describes how that might be possible.

Apr 18, 2018
Multimedia

Fixing What's Broken with Infrastructure Policy: Options for Congress

An infrastructure bill is on the agenda for Congress, but what problems would it fix? In this RAND Congressional Briefing, Debra Knopman discusses policies that promote and deter investment and maintenance of water and transportation infrastructure.

Jan 24, 2018
Report

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
Commentary

Driverless Cars: The Race Is On for Policy to Catch Up

Driverless cars could be tested on Britain’s roads by 2021. While this is likely to be great news to many, the race is now on for policymaking to catch up. Why? Because driverless cars could substantially change more than just the way people travel.

Nov 27, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Advancing Automated and Connected Vehicles: Policy and Planning Strategies for State and Local Transportation Agencies

This report assesses policy and planning strategies at the state, regional, and local levels that could influence private-sector AV and CV choices to positively affect societal goals.

Sep 14, 2017
Announcement

RAND Opens Office in the San Francisco Bay Area

RAND has opened an office in the Bay Area to foster collaboration with the region's leaders and researchers working to solve today's complex problems. Nidhi Kalra, a senior information scientist, is leading the new office.

Apr 3, 2017
Commentary

Rebuilding America's Infrastructure in the Trump Era

Policymakers generally agree on the need to rebuild America's infrastructure. But the country is far behind in this area. Why? Transportation projects take time and money. And it's hard to predict how a project will affect its surroundings.

Nov 14, 2016
Commentary

Looking Out the Window to Transport in 2035

The UK's roads, railways, and airports are some of the most congested in the world. Exploring future transport scenarios and the technologies that will drive them can help guide today's policy and investment decisions.

Jun 27, 2016
Research Brief

Research Brief

Travel in Britain in 2035: Future scenarios and their implications for technology

By 2035 UK transport infrastructure may be severely congested. Innovate UK commissioned this study to explore how technology might address the congestion problem by using capacity more efficiently, supporting modal choice and managing travel demand.

Jun 24, 2016
Report

Travel in Britain in 2035

Without substantial investment, the UK will experience severe congestion across its transport infrastructure by 2035. How might emerging technologies be able to address the problem?

Jun 24, 2016
Commentary

Expo Line Could Enhance Wellbeing in Santa Monica

On May 20, the long-awaited Metro Expo Line will begin service to Santa Monica. Viewing urban mobility as a key component of community wellbeing may be an instructive way to assess the impact of Expo and other infrastructure efforts.

May 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

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