An analysis of commuting at Rutgers University finds that driving is a major source of emissions and that requiring more in-person workdays increases overall commuting-related carbon output.
Robert B. Noland
Crash Data Availability and Best Practices Across the U.S.: Lessons for New Jersey
Younes and Noland document the availability of crash data across the U.S., highlights best practices for improving access and transparency, and shares a public database to support researchers, advocates, and decision makers in advancing traffic safety.
Assessing Pedestrian Stress with Biometric Sensing and Survey Responses
Biometric sensors can track pedestrian stress in real time, but may not always match self-reports. Electrodermal activity captures quick stress spikes, while heart rate and gaze reflect longer-term stress.
Measuring Induced Travel Elasticities associated with Local Roads from Trip Generation
What are the elasticities associated with local roads, specifically those associated with roads for a new residential development? This question is addressed by calculating the trips generated from a development assuming different levels of trips generated from each residence.
Equal charging for all: Are there income-based disparities in public charging stations?
Loh and Noland found that although overall access to EV charging stations in the San Francisco Bay Area is low, the disparity between income groups is minimal—highlighting the urgent need to expand charging infrastructure to meet future demand.
Crash data availability and best practices across the United States
Younes and Noland document the state of crash data availability in the US and identify best practices for managing and making crash data openly accessible.
Eye tracking measures of bicyclists’ behavior and perception: A systematic review
With improved portability and affordability, eye tracking devices have facilitated an expanding range of cycling experiments aimed at understanding cycling behavior and potential risks.
Disparities in ridehailing travel times for accessing non-work destinations
We contribute to the literature on new mobilities by measuring spatial disparities in travel times for accessing essential non-work destinations via ridehailing.
Working From Home During COVID-19: Flash in the Pan or Wave of the Future?
We examine who can work from home during the pandemic and whether this behavior will persist post-pandemic by conducting two representative online surveys in New Jersey.
Powering bikeshare in New York City: does the usage of e-bikes differ from regular bikes?
Study investigates the difference between shared electric bicycles (e-bikes) and conventional shared bikes operated by Citi Bike in New York City.
Recent Publications
Improving Virtual Public Involvement in Transportation Agencies
Virtual public involvement (VPI), defined by the Federal Highway Administration as “the use of digital technology to engage individuals or to visualize projects or plans,” is now an essential part of public participation in transportation planning and project...
Carbon Emissions and Remote Work at a Large University System
We report on an analysis of carbon emissions from commuting to a large multi-campus university system, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. This is derived from a campus survey to assess carbon emissions and various attitudes towards sustainability across a...
Their Experiences: Understanding Women and LGBTQ+ Transit Users in New Jersey
Women and sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) have unique transportation experiences and needs, including public transit services. However, there is a gap in the data that documents their experiences and needs. This paper aims to add to existing research by examining...
From Challenge to Resilience: The Evolution of NJ TRANSIT Funding and a Roadmap to a Reliable Future
Since its creation in 1979, NJ TRANSIT has grown into the geographically largest public transit system in the United States. Over more than four decades, the agency’s financial structure has shifted in response to changing state and federal priorities—shaping service...