We suggest that the current groundswell of support for street changes represents a rare opportunity to implement street design changes that support pedestrians and outdoor activities.
Robert B. Noland
Browsing for food: Will COVID-induced on-line grocery delivery persist?
We analyze factors associated with the decision to grocery shop online and whether this will persist post-COVID using data collected via a representative online panel.
Identifying Current and Future Training Needs of the Public Transportation Industry
This report identifies the training needs of the public transportation industry.
Understanding How Changes in Mobility Affect the Spread of Coronavirus
In an effort to understand how changes in mobility are associated with the spread of the coronavirus, mobility data from Google correlated with estimates of the effective reproduction rate, a measure of viral infectiousness.
Bikeshare Usage Change in New York City Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Bikeshare use in New York City dropped substantially during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, but by summer of 2020 had largely recovered to pre-pandemic levels. The patterns of usage, however, have changed.
Research: Variation in ride-hailing trips in Chengdu, China
A new paper looks at the elasticities of demand for ride-hailing service provider DiDi in Chengdu, China.
Trip patterns and revenue of shared e-scooters in Louisville, Kentucky
Data on shared e-scooters in Louisville, Kentucky are analyzed.
Has the Great Recession and its Aftermath Reduced Traffic Fatalities?
An analysis of state-level data from 1984 to 2014 provides evidence on the relationship between economic recessions and US traffic fatalities.
A rejoinder to the critique of “Costs and Benefits of a Road Diet Conversion”
A response to the six points made by Le Vine and conclude with a brief critique of existing practice.
An Evaluation of Transit Procurement Training
We evaluated a training course called “Orientation to Transit Procurement”, designed and conducted by the National Transit Institute.
Recent Publications
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. Results suggest those with higher educational attainment, higher incomes, and prior experience...
Powering bikeshare in New York City: does the usage of e-bikes differ from regular bikes?
Abstract In this study, we investigate the difference between shared electric bicycles (e-bikes) and conventional shared bikes operated by Citi Bike in New York City. We examine differences in usage by examining summary statistics and we develop conditional...
The Traffic Calming Effect of Delineated Bicycle Lanes
Abstract We analyze the effect of a bicycle lane on traffic speeds. Computer vision techniques are used to detect and classify the speed and trajectory of over 9,000 motor-vehicles at an intersection that was part of a pilot demonstration in which a bicycle lane was...
Concerns expressed by used electric vehicle owners based on surveying social media
Abstract The used EV market is growing as more EVs penetrate the market. To examine who is purchasing used EVs and what concerns they may have, we deployed a survey focused on owners of used EVs. Data was collected online via posting the survey to used-EV-related...