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Research on the Benefits and Limitations of Telecommuting to Inform a New Transportation Normal

If public transit suffers long-term consequences from the coronavirus, as many experts predict, telecommuting could be a key tool in reducing pollution and congestion, but it creates problems of its own and its effects aren't entirely clear.

May 7, 2020 - Transportation Research Board

Report: New Techniques and Technology for Monitoring Active Transportation

The growing popularity of active transportation requires planners and advocates to better survey how, where, and when people are biking and walking. A new study by the Transportation Research Board shares the cutting edge of survey techniques.

March 25, 2014 - Transportation Research Board

10 Years Of American Commuting

Author Alan E. Pisarski under a joint project of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) and the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) details in length America's commuting behaviors and habits over a 10-year period.

October 17, 2006 - Transportation Research Board

Integrating Sustainability into Transportation Planning

A TRB report explores how sustainability objectives can be introduced into the planning process for surface transportation facilities and operations.

February 1, 2006 - Transportation Research Board

Transit Best Practices In National Parks

A new report from the UK provides quantitative and qualitative data on the costs and benefits of transit options for national parks.

August 16, 2005 - Transportation Research Board

Cities Ranked By Transportation And Housing Costs

Households in regions that have invested in public transportation reap financial benefits fromhaving affordable transportation options, even as gasoline prices rise.

July 3, 2005 - Transportation Research Board

How To Measure TOD Outcomes

A new report offers indicators to measure the outcomes of transit-oriented development.

May 15, 2005 - Transportation Research Board

Does The Built Environment Influence Physical Activity?

Evidence is sparse but supports a relationship between physical activityand the built environment.

February 15, 2005 - Transportation Research Board

How Is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Different From Busses

A new report discusses the six elements that distinguish BRT from regular bus systems.

November 7, 2004 - Transportation Research Board

Transit-Oriented Development In The U.S.

A new TRB report examines the state of the practice and the benefits of transit-oriented development (TOD) and joint development throughout the United States.

September 6, 2004 - Transportation Research Board

Real-Time Bus Arrival Information Systems

A new TRP report on the state of the practice, capabilities, agencyexperience, cost, and bus rider reactions to real-time bus arrivalinformation systems.

August 10, 2003 - Transportation Research Board

Case Studies In Bus Rapid Transit

The Transportation Research Board publishes a report featuring 26 BRT case studies, and provides planning and implementation guidelines for BRT.

August 6, 2003 - Transportation Research Board

Personal Cars And China

A TRB report outlines strategies for developing a Chinese national car.

June 22, 2003 - Transportation Research Board

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