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  1. Transport Survey Methods, Best Practice for Decision Making

    This book compiles the travel behavior research strategies discussed at the 9th International Conference on Transport Survey Methods, held in 2011.

    January 29, 2013 – Emerald Group Publishing Limited
  2. Effects of the Built Environment on Transportation: Energy Use, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Other Factors

    This policy research paper investigates the impact of transportation infrastructure and policies on energy usage and economic conditions of urban communities.

    March 1, 2013 – U.S. Department of Energy
  3. Energy Intensive Infrastructure Investments with Retrofits in Continuous Time: Effects of Uncertainty on Energy Use and Carbon Emissions

    This policy research paper investigates infrastructure investments and retrofits, providing analysis of the efficiencies and environmental impacts of infrastructure investment decisions.

    April 1, 2013 – World Bank
  4. Assessing the Extent and Determinants of Induced Growth

    This research developed an assessment process for Montana practitioners to determine the indirect effects of transportation projects on local land use.

    June 1, 2013 – Montana Department of Transportation
  5. How to Improve Performance on Corridors of National Significance

    This research summarized current practices for corridor management and developed a maturity model as a self-assessment tool for agencies managing corridors.

    June 28, 2013 – Federal Highway Administration
  6. Life-cycle Energy Implications of Different Residential Settings : Recognizing Buildings, Travel, and Public Infrastructure

    This research uses models to examine the relationship between land use and energy consumption in neighborhoods.

    October 1, 2013 – Southwest Region University Transportation Center Texas A&M Transportation Institute
  7. Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSATs) Mitigation Measures

    This report analyzes the seven priority Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSATs) included in planning documents relevant to NYSDOT, and considers measures to reduce emissions and consequent health risks.

    October 1, 2013 – New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Research and Innovative Technology Administration (USDOT/RITA)
  8. Incorporating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Long Range Transportation Planning Final Report

    The research investigates strategies that Texas practitioners can use to include emissions measures in long term planning documents.

    May 1, 2014 – Texas Department of Transportation Research and Technology Implementation Office
  9. Regional Decision-Making and Competitive Funding: Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery Program

    This report investigates the relationship between local planning processes and federal funding programming.

    August 1, 2014 – Southwest Region University Transportation Center Texas A&M Transportation Institute
  10. Institutionalizing Safety in Transportation Planning Processes: Techniques, Tactics, and Strategies

    This guidebook addresses the process of incorporating safety measures into transportation planning.

    January 1, 2015 – TRB