Public Private Partnerships And The Public Accountability Question,
2010
George Washington University
Public Private Partnerships And The Public Accountability Question, John Forrer, James Edwin Kee, Kathryn Newcomer, Eric Boyer
Eric Boyer
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are growing in popularity as a governing model for delivery of public goods and services. PPPs have existed world-wide since the Roman Empire, but their expansion into traditional public projects today serious questions about public accountability. This article examines public accountability and its application to government and private firms involved in PPPs. An analytic framework is proposed for assessing the extent to which PPPs provide (or will provide) goods and services consistent with the goals of effectiveness, efficiency and equity. Six dimensions—risk, costs and benefits, political and social impacts, expertise, collaboration, and performance measurement—are incorporated into a …
City Design Lecture Series: Linking Transportation And Land Use Planning,
2010
University of Oregon
City Design Lecture Series: Linking Transportation And Land Use Planning, Mark L. Gillem
TREC Final Reports
The objective of this multidisciplinary educational program was to host a lecture series that will inform area professionals, students, and the broader public about the need to consider transportation and land use strategies in concert that can jointly create more livable cities with enhanced safety, reduced congestion, greater mobility choices, and more housing variety. This lecture series meets the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium’s (OTREC) goal of encouraging “… multidisciplinary educational programs and experiential learning across disciplines in the transportation field.” The lecture series brought a variety of nationally known experts in the fields of transportation planning, urban design, …
Tenth Annual Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Symposium, Mti Report S-09-06,
2010
San Jose State University
Tenth Annual Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Symposium, Mti Report S-09-06, Mineta Transportation Institute
Mineta Transportation Institute
On March 23, 2010, the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) continued its support of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures Program by conducting the Tenth National Garrett Morgan Symposium and Videoconference on Sustainable Transportation. The ongoing mission of this national videoconference is to stimulate the minds of young people, and to encourage them to pursue challenging academic programs including mathematics and science—an education course that will prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s challenging transportation careers. Participating school were Kemps Landing Magnet School, Virginia Beach, VA; Morada Middle School, Stockton, CA; Redland Middle School, Rockville, MD; Riverside …
Meeting The Challenges Of Urban Transportation, Mti Report-10-2969,
2010
San Jose State University
Meeting The Challenges Of Urban Transportation, Mti Report-10-2969, Mti
Mineta Transportation Institute
This e-book is the edited proceedings of a SuperSession held during the American Society of Public Administrations (ASPA) 2010 conference, Invigorating Public Service for Change, which was held in San Jose, CA, on April 9-13. The Meeting the Challenges of Urban Transportation panel included Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) Executive Director Rod Diridon, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) CEO Steve Heminger, and Silicon Valley Leadership Group President and CEO Carl Guardino. The presentation was moderated by the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, former Secretary of Transportation and founder of MTI. Topics included a look at the MTCs regional transportation plans, planned expansion of …
Evaluation Of Safety Impact Of Access Management In Urban Areas,
2010
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Evaluation Of Safety Impact Of Access Management In Urban Areas, Xuecai Xu
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The access provided by streets and highways to adjacent lands are managed by controlling the spacings between the access points including signals, driveways, and media openings on mid-block segments, and setting the limit on the corner clearances around intersections. There have been studies on evaluating the impact of access management techniques on safety and mobility in urban areas. Samples of mid-block segments and intersections can be collected from selected arterials. Because the mid-block segments or intersections in the same arterials share the same missing information, safety and mobility on them show unique features that should be taken into account when …
Modeling Of On-Line Traffic Control And Management Network For Operational And Communication Performance Evaluation,
2010
Clemson University
Modeling Of On-Line Traffic Control And Management Network For Operational And Communication Performance Evaluation, Yan Zhou
All Dissertations
Communication systems are the backbone of every effective and reliable traffic control and management application. While traditional fiber optics and telephone communications have long been used in managing and controlling highway traffic, wireless communication technology shows great promise as an alternative solution in traffic management applications due to their suitability for deployment in rural areas, and their flexibility and cost-effectiveness for system expansion. However, the detailed characteristics of various wireless communication technologies and real performance in the field have not been systematically studied. To augment this existing knowledge so that traffic professionals may better utilize these technologies to improve traffic …
Statistical Modeling And Analysis Of Injury Severity Sustained By Occupants Of Passenger Vehicles Involved In Crashes With Large Trucks,
2010
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Statistical Modeling And Analysis Of Injury Severity Sustained By Occupants Of Passenger Vehicles Involved In Crashes With Large Trucks, Ahmad Koupaenejad
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Crashes are the result of complex interactions between several factors representing driver, roadway, vehicle, and environmental characteristics. Understanding to what degree each factor contributes to the severity of a crash is not a simple task. The outcomes of crashes in the US have been an average of 42,000 deaths and 3 million injuries per year. To better understand the role of significant contributors to crashes, three sets of models using multinomial logit and one using ordered probit were calibrated. To calibrate these models, forty two independent predictor variables including driver/occupants characteristics, crash environment at the crash location, crash characteristics, and …
South Carolina Pole Related Crashes - A Qualitative And Quantitative Study,
2010
Clemson University
South Carolina Pole Related Crashes - A Qualitative And Quantitative Study, Sukumar Anekar
All Theses
South Carolina has its share of motor vehicle crashes. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for 2007, South Carolina was 4th in nation for rate of motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 people. Within South Carolina, run off road fixed object crashes account for 48\% of fatal crashes whereas these types of crashes count for only 21\% of fatal crashes nationally. Utility poles are only second to trees in fixed objects struck but they are intentionally placed mad made obstructions. This makes utility poles one of the most serious problems alongside South Carolina roadways. Over 5\% of the …
Aviation & Maritime Homeland Security: A Comparative Case Study,
2010
Morehead State University
Aviation & Maritime Homeland Security: A Comparative Case Study, Staphanie Aileen Webb
Morehead State Theses and Dissertations
A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Business and Public Affairs at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Public Administration by Stephanie Aileen Webb on April 14, 2010.
Developing Reverse Logistics Programs: A Resource Based View,
2010
University of Central Oklahoma
Developing Reverse Logistics Programs: A Resource Based View, Stephen E. Genchev, Timothy D. Landry, Patrica J. Daugherty, Anthony S. Roath
Journal of Transportation Management
Previous research proposes a six-process model for reverse logistics (RL) program design and execution. This manuscript advances RL related knowledge by incorporating the previous model into a broader theoretical framework, namely, the Resource Based View (RBV) of the firm. The current research employs exploratory techniques to investigate the applicability of RBV and its main tenants within the RL context. Based on in-depth interviews with 16 executives from seven different companies, the relationships among resources. RL capabilities, and RL competencies are explored.
Forward Positioning And Consolidation Of Strategic Inventories,
2010
Air Force Institute of Technology
Forward Positioning And Consolidation Of Strategic Inventories, Joseph B. Skipper, John E. Bell, William A. Cunningham Iii, Daniel D. Mattioda
Journal of Transportation Management
The forward positioning of strategic inventory in the supply chain has an impact on transportation times and is important for sensitive demand profiles. Consolidation of stocks creates pooling effects and minimizes costs. This study analyzes a current military case where forward consolidation of equipment is considered using optimization, and payback periods are calculated for the cost of consolidating inventory at one of six locations. Results indicate that forward positioning and consolidation reduces time and cost, and also creates savings in reverse logistics flows. The study has implications for geographically diverse supply chains such as humanitarian aid and emergency response operations.
A Study Of Logistics Strategies In Small Versus Large U.S. Manufacturing Firms,
2010
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A Study Of Logistics Strategies In Small Versus Large U.S. Manufacturing Firms, John E. Spillan, Jonathan W. Kohn, Michael A. Mcginnis
Journal of Transportation Management
The research reported in this manuscript empirically compares the similarities and differences of logistics strategies for small and large manufacturing firms. The hypotheses focus on whether there are significant differences between logistics strategies of small and large manufacturing firms and whether logistics strategy outcomes differ. The findings indicate that there are many similarities but differences do exist. The results identify dimensions of logistics strategy and assess their impact on logistics coordination effectiveness, customer service commitment, and company/division competitive responsiveness.
Adapting Baumol’S Inventory Theoretic To Landed Cost Decisions,
2010
The Pennsylvania State University
Adapting Baumol’S Inventory Theoretic To Landed Cost Decisions, Stephan P. Brady, Peter F. Swan, Richard R. Young
Journal of Transportation Management
Major U.S. corporations have been importers for over 200 years. A significant impetus for “offshoring” has been reducing costs—usually labor costs. Often, other costs were overlooked. There has been a growing disenchantment with sourcing goods overseas, especially when there may be domestic alternatives as other costs begin to dominate. Baumol and Vinod’s Inventory Theoretic model was useful in adding transportation considerations. However, Baumol leaves out several important costs that unless considered in offshoring decisions can lead to suboptimal solutions. This paper extends that model, providing a prescriptive model that could be operationalized by firms to evaluate offshore sourcing decisions.
Fuel Costs And Supply Chain Decisions,
2010
Middle Tennessee State University
Fuel Costs And Supply Chain Decisions, Cliff Welborn
Journal of Transportation Management
The affect of rising fuel costs on the individual consumer is well documented in current media. Consumers are paying more for their basic necessities. Fuel surcharge, transportation cost, and logistics have become house hold words. The rising cost of crude oil creates an increase in fuel cost, and this creates an increase in the cost to transport products from one location to another. Managers, who are responsible for acquiring products and delivering them to customers, are also feeling the impact of higher fuel prices. This article will outline three significant areas where fuel prices are affecting U.S. supply chain decisions. …
Tls Newsletter Volume 3, Edition 4 April 2010,
2010
University of North Florida
Tls Newsletter Volume 3, Edition 4 April 2010, Unf Transportation And Logistics Society
Transportation & Logistics Society Newsletter
Inside this newsletter: Spring 2010 Graduate Survey. Editors' corrections and retractions. In the Know--TLS Tours. Important Spring Dates. Professional Spotlight on American Society of Transportation and Logistics. Get to Know Darline Bernheimer.
What Is Clean Cities?,
2010
U.S. Department of Energy
What Is Clean Cities?, U.S. Department Of Energy
Publications (T)
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Program (VTP), Clean Cities is a government- industry partnership designed to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector. Clean Cities contributes to the energy, environmental, and economic security of the United States by supporting local decisions to reduce our dependence on imported petroleum. Established in 1993 in response to the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992, the partnership provides tools and resources for voluntary, communitycentered programs to reduce consumption of petroleum-based fuels.
Tls Newsletter Volume 3, Edition 3 March, 2010,
2010
University of North Florida
Tls Newsletter Volume 3, Edition 3 March, 2010, Unf Transportation And Logistics Society
Transportation & Logistics Society Newsletter
Inside the Newsletter: In the Know--Public Speaking Do's and Dont's. In the Know--Relay for Life. Important Spring Dates. Professional Spotlight--The Propeller Club of Jacksonville. Get to Know Robert Garcia
Financing Mechanisms For Capacity Improvements At Interchanges,
2010
Portland State University
Financing Mechanisms For Capacity Improvements At Interchanges, James G. Strathman, Elizabeth Simmons
TREC Final Reports
This report examines the use of alternative local financing mechanisms for interchange and interchange area infrastructure improvements. The financing mechanisms covered include transportation impact fees, tax increment financing, value capture financing, local improvement districts, transportation corporations, state infrastructure banks, local option transportation taxes, fair share mitigation, and transportation concurrency. The financing alternatives are assessed in the context of Interchange Area Management Plans, which are required by the Oregon Transportation Commission, as well as in the context of the Oregon Department of Transportation’s responsibilities under the state’s Transportation Planning Rule.
Improving Transportation Construction Project Performance: Development Of A Model To Support The Decision-Making Process For Incentive/Disincentive Construction Projects, Mti Report 09-07,
2010
San Jose State University
Improving Transportation Construction Project Performance: Development Of A Model To Support The Decision-Making Process For Incentive/Disincentive Construction Projects, Mti Report 09-07, Jae-Ho Pyeon, Taeho Park
Mineta Transportation Institute
This research presents a project time and cost performance simulation model to assist project planners and managers by providing a complete picture during the Incentive/Disincentive (I/D) contracting decision-making process of possible performance outcomes with probabilities based on historical data. This study was performed by collecting transportation construction project data. The collected project data from the Florida Department of Transportation were evaluated using time and cost performance indices and then statistical data analysis was performed to identify important factors that influence construction project time performance. Using Monte Carlo simulation procedures, this study demonstrated a methodology for developing an I/D project time …
The 1995 Attempted Derailing Of The French Tgv (High-Speed Train) And A Quantitative Analysis Of 181 Rail Sabotage Attempts, Mti Report 09-12, Brian M. Jenkins, Bruce R. Butterworth, Jean-Francois Clair
Mineta Transportation Institute
On August 26, 1995, the Saturday of the final and busiest weekend of France’s summer holiday season, terrorists attempted to derail the TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) between Lyon and Paris by planting a bomb. Fortunately, their crude triggering mechanism failed to detonate the bomb, and subsequent analysis indicates that even had the bomb gone off, the explosion would not have derailed the train. The TGV episode, one of a continuing series of case studies by the Mineta Transportation Institute, points to a continuing problem: Since 1995, terrorists have attempted to derail trains on at least 144 occasions. Because of …
