Research Theme: Environment
Environment
Definition: Examining the environmental impacts of transportation
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- Measuring What We Value: Setting Priorities and Evaluating Success in Transportation
This guidebook promotes outcome measures and performance reporting practices that encourage direction of funding to areas of need.
- Development of a Methodology for the Assessment of Sea Level Rise Impacts on Florida’s Transportation Modes and Infrastructure
This report observes trends in sea level rise (SLR) and proposes strategies for adapting to the changing coastal environment.
- Livability Literature Review: A Synthesis of Current Practice
This literature review provides clarity on the concept of livability and summarizes current livability strategies included in planning documents.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Project Consistency with Transportation Plans and Air Quality Conformity Workshops: Technical Report
TxDOT summarizes the results of training workshops on project consistency and air quality conformity.