Public Transportation

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Expert Insights

Jun 3, 2022

Transportation Equity for Older Adults

This Perspective reviews and weighs solutions to the equity concerns surrounding older-adult transportation. A framework is presented for communities to explore and assess how well they are serving the transportation needs of older adults.
Research

Nov 9, 2021

Life in the Slow Lane: Unintended Consequences of Public Transit in Jakarta

We study how TransJakarta, one of the worlds largest BRT systems, impacted commuting outcomes in Jakarta, Indonesia from 2002 to 2010.
Research

Jul 15, 2021

Decarbonising UK Transport: Final Report and Technology Roadmaps

The report sets out a series of 7 technological roadmaps to reduce and remove direct emissions from the UK's domestic transport by 2050.
Commentary

Apr 28, 2021

If You Build Automated Vehicles, Will Older Adults Come?

Whether older adults benefit from autonomous vehicles may hinge on taking explicit steps. Lessons can be learned from experiences with other technologies.
Research

Feb 26, 2021

Model of Travel in London Phase 3: Mode and destination choice model estimation

RAND Europe and partners were commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) to update and enhance their strategic transport model, the Model of Travel in London (MoTiON). This report documents RAND Europe's work on the mode-destination choice models.
Research

Feb 26, 2021

Model of Travel in London Phase 3: Frequency model estimation

RAND Europe and partners were commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) to update and enhance their strategic transport model, the Model of Travel in London (MoTiON). This report documents RAND Europe's work on the frequency models.
Research

Jun 19, 2019

A new travel demand model for London: Estimation of the mode and destination choice models

RAND Europe and partners were commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) to develop a new strategic travel model for London, the New Demand Model (NDM). This report documents RAND Europe's work to develop new mode-destination choice models.
Commentary

May 31, 2019

AVs Could Improve Transportation Access in 'Transit Deserts'

More large U.S. cities are seeing their outer reaches turn into transit deserts, where demand for transportation vastly exceeds supply. Connecting public transit systems with automated vehicles, whether in ride-sharing or shuttle services, could be a solution.
Project

Jul 9, 2018

Bus fare and journey time elasticities and diversion factors for transport

RAND Europe reviewed of the evidence on bus fare, journey time elasticities and diversion factors for the UK Department for Transport (DfT).
Research

Jul 9, 2018

Bus fare and journey time elasticities and diversion factors for all modes: A rapid evidence assessment

In this review a substantial database of diversion-factor evidence was collated. Little recent evidence on bus fare and generalised journey time elasticities was identified. Recommendations are provided, based on analysis of the available evidence.
Commentary

Jun 19, 2018

What If Autonomous Vehicles Actually Make Us More Dependent on Cars?

Cities across Europe are taking steps to become increasingly car free. Mayors, supported by their officials and planners, should start leading a debate now about how self-driving vehicles can best serve the needs of residents and visitors, and help deliver wider goals for their cities.
Commentary

May 31, 2018

Dockless Bikes Provide Urban Challenges, but China's Experience Shows They Can Work

By encouraging more people to cycle, bike-sharing platforms could provide many potential benefits through reduced congestion, reduced air pollution, and health benefits. But there are also challenges, including pressures on existing cycling infrastructure and the potential for theft and vandalism.

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Transportation Equity for Older Adults

Life in the Slow Lane: Unintended Consequences of Public Transit in Jakarta

Decarbonising UK Transport: Final Report and Technology Roadmaps

If You Build Automated Vehicles, Will Older Adults Come?

Model of Travel in London Phase 3: Mode and destination choice model estimation

Model of Travel in London Phase 3: Frequency model estimation

A new travel demand model for London: Estimation of the mode and destination choice models

AVs Could Improve Transportation Access in 'Transit Deserts'

Bus fare and journey time elasticities and diversion factors for transport

Bus fare and journey time elasticities and diversion factors for all modes: A rapid evidence assessment

What If Autonomous Vehicles Actually Make Us More Dependent on Cars?

Dockless Bikes Provide Urban Challenges, but China's Experience Shows They Can Work

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Transportation Equity for Older Adults

Life in the Slow Lane: Unintended Consequences of Public Transit in Jakarta

Decarbonising UK Transport: Final Report and Technology Roadmaps

If You Build Automated Vehicles, Will Older Adults Come?

Model of Travel in London Phase 3: Mode and destination choice model estimation

Model of Travel in London Phase 3: Frequency model estimation

A new travel demand model for London: Estimation of the mode and destination choice models

AVs Could Improve Transportation Access in 'Transit Deserts'

Bus fare and journey time elasticities and diversion factors for transport

Bus fare and journey time elasticities and diversion factors for all modes: A rapid evidence assessment

What If Autonomous Vehicles Actually Make Us More Dependent on Cars?

Dockless Bikes Provide Urban Challenges, but China's Experience Shows They Can Work

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