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.
Robert B. Noland
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.
Attitudes towards transit-oriented development: Resident experiences and professional
The question addressed here is how, if at all, TOD and TOD-proximate residents’ perceptions of the benefits and shortcomings of TOD are perceived and addressed by professionals involved with TOD planning and development.
Measuring Benefits of Transit Oriented Development
This study provides an overview of the beneficial impacts of transit-oriented development – compact, mixed-use pedestrian land uses within walking distance of transit stations.
Transit-oriented development and the frequency of modal use
The analysis presented here examines the frequency of using these modes of travel for those living in TODs and proximate to a train station versus those living more distantly.
Recent Publications
What do People Want to do Instead of Commuting to Work?
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a sudden shift to working at home. People stopped commuting to their jobs. We fielded two surveys in New Jersey during the pandemic and included questions on what respondents did with time saved from not commuting as well as which...
The End of Speed Traps and Ticket Quotas: Re-framing and Reforming Traffic Cameras to Increase Support
Abstract The U.S. public is skeptical of speed cameras because they are seen as revenue generators. Many cities do indeed raise funds via traffic tickets, although they are primarily issued by police officers, not cameras. Ironically, cameras are poor long-term...
Understanding preferences for bicycling and bicycle infrastructure
Abstract Using survey data collected in New Jersey, we analyze the frequency of bicycling and respondent perceptions of the safety of various bicycling facilities. Data was collected via a mixed-mode survey design, including intercepts, bicycle hangers, flyers in...
Exploring Stress Levels of E-Scooter Riders
Abstract E-scooters are a low-emission and affordable mode of transportation that contributes to environmental and mobility equity goals. The use of e-scooters, however, has resulted in an estimated 70,000 emergency department visits and at least 41 fatalities between...