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Ohio's Train Derailment—Not Spy Balloons—Is the Real National Security Threat
The slow degradation of infrastructure and disaster response is less a spectacle than an overflying balloon, but the train derailment and chemical spill in Ohio highlights just how bizarre such a focus on perceived external national security threats has become. The far greater threat may be from within.
Feb 20, 2023
Commentary
Do Car Companies Know Where Their Critical Minerals Come From?
The initial slate of electric vehicles qualifying for a new federal tax credit was announced in April. Key to eligibility is the source of critical minerals used in their batteries. While the list of acceptable nations of origin is still being worked out, there's an important practical question the IRS should ask: Do carmakers really know where their critical minerals come from?
Apr 28, 2023

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Dissertation
Air Transport Pilot Supply and Demand: Current State and Effects of Recent Legislation
Provides a comprehensive Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) supply and demand model and then assesses the current and future ATP supply and demand pipeline, to include the impact on the U.S. military pilot population.
Apr 15, 2015
Report
Assessing Conventional Army Demands and Requirements for Ultra-Light Tactical Mobility
The Army often uses vehicles informally classified as ultra-light tactical mobility (UTM). This report assesses the demands, requirements, current ad hoc capabilities, and key considerations for developing and sustaining established Army UTM fleets.
Apr 2, 2015
Journal Article
How Can State Transportation Agencies Prepare for an Uncertain Energy Future?
In what ways will the mandate, role, funding, and operations of state departments of transportation be affected by changes in energy supply and demand in the next 30 to 50 years? Different supply-and-demand scenarios will require robust decision-making techniques.
Mar 3, 2015
Dissertation
Predicting Active Duty Air Force Pilot Attrition Given an Anticipated Increase in Major Airline Pilot Hiring
Predicts future pilot attrition given the estimated increase in major airline hiring and recommends several policies that the Air Force can implement to better weather an increase in attrition.
Feb 25, 2015
Journal Article
Legal Accelerators and Brakes for Deployment of Automated Vehicles
This chapter will review three questions that prompted discussion at the 2014 Symposium on Vehicle Automation as potential accelerators or brakes for deployment of automated vehicles.
Feb 20, 2015
Commentary
Improving Domestic Security to Combat Today's Terrorist Threats
Today, the U.S. confronts a multilayered terrorist threat and the recent spate of attacks in Europe underscores the necessity for ensuring that intelligence keeps up with it. Intelligence services must continue to prevent terrorist assaults dispatched from abroad, head off new shoe and underwear bombers, intercept individuals returning from jihadist fronts with terrorist intentions, while at the same time uncovering and thwarting homegrown plots.
Jan 30, 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
Public Perception of Security and Privacy: Results of the comprehensive analysis of PACT's pan-European Survey
This study reports public preferences for security, surveillance and privacy across 27 European Member States measured using a stated preference survey. It focuses on three real life contexts: metro travel, internet use and health records.
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
Periodical
RAND Review: January-February 2015
This issue of RAND Review reports on technology literacy in kids, self-driving cars, marijuana legalization, hacking and cybersecurity, monetary compensation for mass tragedies, and recent philanthropic gifts to RAND.
Jan 12, 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
Report
Designing Unmanned Systems with Greater Autonomy: Using a Federated, Partially Open Systems Architecture Approach
Many current unmanned systems (UxSs) employ different communication systems and have limited autonomy, which limit information sharing with warfighters and other UxSs. This report identifies ways to address these limitations.
Sep 17, 2014
Journal Article
Estimating Use Costs of Heavy Truck Traffic in Pennsylvania's Shale Natural Gas Boom
Development of natural gas resources has progressed rapidly in Pennsylvania. These activities require many heavy truck trips for equipment and materials, which can damage state and local roads not designed for high volumes of heavy truck traffic.
Sep 1, 2014
Blog
Summer Reading for Congress
No matter how policymakers spend their break—meeting with home-state constituents, traveling abroad with congressional delegations, or spending time with family—this summer reading list contains policy ideas that can help them hit the ground running when they return.
Jul 31, 2014
Testimony
China’s Industrial Policies in Commercial Aviation Manufacturing
Until recently, the Chinese aircraft manufacturing industry produced aircraft almost exclusively for its military. As China transitions to commercial aircraft production, does it need to rethink its investments and policies to become more globally integrated and competitive?
Jul 31, 2014
Commentary
TSA's Cellphone Rule Part of Deadly Race
While placing explosives inside a cellphone is plausible, it is almost impossible to do so with iPhones without rendering them non-functional, which is why the TSA is now checking cell phones are actually working.
Jul 29, 2014
Journal Article
Has California's Ban on Hand-held Cell Phone Use Decreased Traffic Accidents?
In an effort to deter distracted driving and traffic accidents, California enacted a ban on hand-held cell phone use while driving. A study examines the issue, the success of the initiative — and what it means for the future.
Jul 23, 2014

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RAND Topic:
Transportation

Topic Synonyms:
Transportation Infrastructure

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Jalal Awan

Ph.D. Candidate, Pardee RAND Graduate School, and Assistant Policy Researcher, RAND

Jalal Awan (he/him) is a doctoral candidate at the Pardee RAND Graduate School and an assistant policy analyst at RAND. Prior to joining RAND, he worked as an electrical projects engineer with hands-on experience on industrial electrical and control systems. His research involves energy and…
Nidhi Kalra

Senior Information Scientist

Nidhi Kalra (she/her) is a senior information scientist at RAND and a professor of policy analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. Her research focuses climate change mitigation, adaptation, and decarbonization planning, as well as tools and methods that help people and organizations make…

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