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Citizen Hurricane Evacuation Behavior In Southeastern Louisiana: A Twelve Parish Survey, Southeast Louisiana Hurricane Taskforce, Survey Research Center, Uno, Center For Hazards Assessment, Response And Technology (Chart), Uno, Department Of Geography, Uno
Citizen Hurricane Evacuation Behavior In Southeastern Louisiana: A Twelve Parish Survey, Southeast Louisiana Hurricane Taskforce, Survey Research Center, Uno, Center For Hazards Assessment, Response And Technology (Chart), Uno, Department Of Geography, Uno
Survey Research Center Publications
No abstract provided.
Louisiana: Hot And Spicy, Christine L. Day, Jonathan O. Knuckey, Charles D. Hadley
Louisiana: Hot And Spicy, Christine L. Day, Jonathan O. Knuckey, Charles D. Hadley
Political Science Faculty Publications
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The Politics Of Katrina In New Orleans: A View From Ground Zero, Christine L. Day, Marc R. Rosenblum
The Politics Of Katrina In New Orleans: A View From Ground Zero, Christine L. Day, Marc R. Rosenblum
Political Science Faculty Publications
What is New Orleans like today? What will it take to return the city to some semblance of normalcy? Stunned by the events and revelations of governmental incompetence since Katrina, we review Katrina's aftermath and chime in on current policy debates about the city’s future. Our love for New Orleans may compromise our objectivity, but we find scholarly inspiration in three excellent articles in the last issue of The Forum.
Physical Activity And Use Of Suburban Train Stations: An Exploratory Analysis, John L. Renne
Physical Activity And Use Of Suburban Train Stations: An Exploratory Analysis, John L. Renne
Planning and Urban Studies Faculty Publications
Physical inactivity contributes to a growing proportion of illness and premature death in the United States. Only about 45 percent of Americans meet the recommended national standard for physical activity. Yet, analysis of 300 surveys collected from train riders at three walkable New Jersey suburban train stations showed that 78 percent met the activity guidelines. A new train station that allows these riders to save time in their commute has attracted new riders and has led existing commuters to change their commute. One-third of those surveyed reported additional physical activity primarily because they walked more after leaving the train in …