Data on shared e-scooters in Louisville, Kentucky are analyzed.
Robert B. Noland
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.
Costs and Benefits of a Road Diet for Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, NJ
The analysis presented here is of a candidate road diet conversion site, Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey, an oversized arterial corridor accessing the center of the city.
A Mode Choice Analysis of School Trips in New Jersey
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.
Residential Property Valuations near Transit Stations with Transit-Oriented Development
The analysis presented here evaluates the median property valuations surrounding eight transit stations with TOD using residential property valuation data provided by Zillow™, an on-line real estate listing firm.
Recent Publications
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...
Public Views on the Reallocation of Street Space Due to COVID-19
Abstract Many towns and cities have reallocated street space in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was done to allow more social distancing for physical activity and to provide space for restaurants to offer outdoor dining. We used data collected via an online...
Browsing for food: Will COVID-induced on-line grocery delivery persist?
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic altered daily activities. Many consumers reverted to online grocery shopping and home delivery. We analyze factors associated with the decision to grocery shop online and whether this will persist post-COVID using data collected via a...
Trip deprivation among older adults in the context of the capability approach
Abstract Transportation researchers have been increasingly interested in integrating the capability approach (CA) into transportation equity analysis during the past decade. The limited number of empirical studies published in that context have assessed individuals'...