Park, H., Noland, R., Von Hagen, L.A. & Chatman, D. “A Mode Choice Analysis of School Trips in New Jersey.” Journal of Transport and Land Use, Vol.7 No. 2, 2014. Abstract This paper examines the mode choice behavior of children’s travel to school based on surveys conducted at a sample of schools in New Jersey. […]
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Generators of Paratransit Trips by Persons with Disabilities
Deka, D., and Gonzales, E. J. 2014. “The Generators of Paratransit Trips by Persons with Disabilities.” Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 70: 181–193. Abstract Identifying the generators of paratransit trips by persons with disabilities is important to comprehend the current demand patterns and forecast future demand. Only a handful of studies have been […]
The Role of Household Members in Transporting Adults with Disabilities in the United States
Deka, D. 2014. “The Role of Household Members in Transporting Adults with Disabilities in the United States.” Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 69: 45-57. Abstract Because of certain requirements under US federal law, many studies have been published in recent years on the role of fixed-route transit and paratransit in meeting the travel […]
The Living, Moving and Travel Behaviour of the Growing American Solo: Implications for Cities
Deka, D. 2014. “The Living, Moving and Travel Behaviour of the Growing American Solo: Implications for Cities.” Urban Studies. 51: 634-654. Abstract Between 1930 and 2010 the share of single-person, or solo, households in the US increased from 6 per cent to almost 28 per cent, whereas the share of married-couple households decreased from 79 […]
An Exploration of the Environmental and Rider Characteristics Associated with Disability Paratransit Trip Delay
Deka, D. 2014. “An Exploration of the Environmental and Rider Characteristics Associated with Disability Paratransit Trip Delay.” Journal of Transport Geography. 38: 75-87. Abstract Over the past two decades, a number of studies have been published on the efficiency of paratransit service for persons with disabilities. Although speed, delay, and pick-up duration can significantly affect overall efficiency […]
A volatile relationship: The effect of changing gasoline prices on public support for mass transit
Smart, Michael J. 2014. “A volatile relationship: The effect of changing gasoline prices on public support for mass transit.” Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 61: 178-185. Abstract The determinants of public opinion toward public transit is a little-researched topic, though a better understanding of what makes consumers willing to support transit may reveal […]
The Revenue and Environmental Benefits of New Off-Peak Commuter Rail Service – The Case of the Pascack Valley Line in New Jersey

Deka, D., and T. Marchwinski. 2014. “The Revenue and Environmental Benefits of New Off-Peak Commuter Rail Service – The Case of the Pascack Valley Line in New Jersey.” Transportation. 41(1): 157-172. Abstract Although researchers have long argued in favor of off-peak transit service, studies that have empirically estimated its benefits regarding revenue generation, trip diversions, […]