Resource Type: Research Report
Research Reports
Definition: Report published by a governmental body or other organization (e.g. FHWA, NAS, etc.)
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- Active Transportation Beyond Urban Center
This report summarized multiple case studies on active transportation programs and the benefits of implementing active transportation infrastructure in rural America.
- Independent Cost Estimates for Design and Construction of Transit Facilities in Rural and Small Urban Areas
This report summarizes the results of a study that produced guidance for transportation planners seeking effective project cost estimation practices.
- Modeling and Analysis Needs and Resources for Small Metropolitan Area Transportation Planning: Report on a Peer Exchange
This research looked at current data collection practices for small Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) through a peer exchange.
- Midsize Cities on the Move: A Look at the Next Generation of Rapid Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, and Streetcar Projects in the United States
This report reviews innovative transit solutions from midsize cities across the United States.
- 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.
- The Emergence of the “Super-Commuter”
This report documents trends in travel behaviors among super-commuters in major metropolitan areas.
- Automating Web Collection and Validation of GPS Data for Longitudinal Urban Travel Studies
This research developed a Web-based prototype to collect, analyze, and update GPS travel survey data.
- Efficiency in Transportation – Community and State Transportation Efficiency Planning in Vermont
This report briefly summarizes policies and planning documents related to transportation efficiency planning in Vermont.
- Metropolitan Area Transportation Planning for Healthy Communities
This white paper outlines a framework for MPOs to consider public health as an element of transportation planning.