Does The Future Of Mobility Depend On Public Transportation?,
2018
Georgia Institute of Technology
Does The Future Of Mobility Depend On Public Transportation?, Kari Watkins
Journal of Public Transportation
We’ve all seen the headlines. “Will self-driving cars, taxis make mass transit obsolete?” (Davidson 2017) and “What happens if Uber or Lyft outcompetes public transit?” (Sen 2017) or even “Department Of Transportation Says The Future Of Transit Looks Pretty Bleak” (Griggs 2015). We are entering the next great revolution in how people move about in cities. But does the future of transportation mean the end of transit?
Improved Mobility Through Blurred Lines,
2018
Schweiger Consulting
Improved Mobility Through Blurred Lines, Carol Schweiger
Journal of Public Transportation
No abstract provided.
Better Integrating Travel Choices Into Future Urban Mobility Systems: The Day The Highways Stood Still,
2018
Independent Consultant
Better Integrating Travel Choices Into Future Urban Mobility Systems: The Day The Highways Stood Still, Eric Schreffler
Journal of Public Transportation
No abstract provided.
Not If, But When: Autonomous Driving And The Future Of Transit,
2018
Independent Consultant
Not If, But When: Autonomous Driving And The Future Of Transit, Jerome M. Lutin
Journal of Public Transportation
This paper discusses the implications of autonomous vehicle technology on auto use and travel behavior, and the resulting impacts on public transportation. The paper goes on to explore how autonomous driving technology can make more efficient use of bus transportation and improve service to disabled individuals. The paper concludes with recommendations for transit agencies to engage with government and suppliers of autonomous vehicles to promote research, development, and policies that will allow the industry to reap the benefits of this revolutionary and disruptive technology.
Reflections On The Future Of Public Transportation,
2018
University of South Florida
Reflections On The Future Of Public Transportation, Joel Volinski
Journal of Public Transportation
No abstract provided.
A Synthesis Of Mobile Ticketing Applications Used By Commuter Railroads In The United States,
2018
Long Island Rail Road
A Synthesis Of Mobile Ticketing Applications Used By Commuter Railroads In The United States, Jonathan Mesoraca, Candace Brakewood
Journal of Public Transportation
Since 2012, many major commuter railroads have deployed mobile ticketing applications (or “apps”) that allow passengers to pay fares directly using their smartphones. In light of this rapid technological change, this research aims to provide a synthesis of the current state of mobile ticketing in the United States. The 14 largest commuter railroads that have launched mobile ticketing apps are compared in four different areas: (1) the ticket validation process; (2) ticket types offered in the mobile app; (3) additional features in the app; and (4) the process for transferring to other modes using the app. The results reveal that …
Ex-Regular Users Of Public Transport: Their Reasons For Leaving And Returning,
2018
Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal
Ex-Regular Users Of Public Transport: Their Reasons For Leaving And Returning, Paula Vicente, Elizabeth Reis
Journal of Public Transportation
This paper describes the characteristics of former regular users of public transport in the metropolitan area of Lisbon. It also examines why these people stopped using public transport and explores what would make them become regular users again. The empirical results revealed significant socio-demographic differences between current and ex-regular users, namely in relation to gender and social level. Differences were also found in travel characteristics, car ownership, and satisfaction with the transit service. The main reasons given by ex-regular users for no longer using public transport included changes in their lives (e.g., change in workplace/residence/ school or becoming unemployed) and …
Effect Of Socioeconomic And Demographic Factors On Kentucky Crashes,
2018
University of Kentucky
Effect Of Socioeconomic And Demographic Factors On Kentucky Crashes, Aaron Berry Cambron
Theses and Dissertations--Civil Engineering
The goal of this research was to examine the potential predictive ability of socioeconomic and demographic data for drivers on Kentucky crash occurrence. Identifying unique background characteristics of at-fault drivers that contribute to crash rates and crash severity may lead to improved and more specific interventions to reduce the negative impacts of motor vehicle crashes. The driver-residence zip code was used as a spatial unit to connect five years of Kentucky crash data with socioeconomic factors from the U.S. Census, such as income, employment, education, age, and others, along with terrain and vehicle age. At-fault driver crash counts, normalized over …
Evaluation And Augmentation Of Traffic Data From Private Sector And Bluetooth Detection System On Arterials,
2018
University of Central Florida
Evaluation And Augmentation Of Traffic Data From Private Sector And Bluetooth Detection System On Arterials, Yaobang Gong
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Traffic data are essential for public agencies to monitor the traffic condition of the roadway network in real-time. Recently, public agencies have implemented Bluetooth Detection Systems (BDS) on arterials to collect traffic data and purchased data directly from private sector vendors. However, the quality and reliability of the aforementioned two data sources are subject to rigorous evaluation. The thesis presents a study utilizing high-resolution GPS trajectories to evaluate data from HERE, one of the private sector data vendors, and BDS of arterial corridors in Orlando, Florida. The results showed that the accuracy and reliability of BDS data are better than …
Drone Deliveries Logistics, Efficiency, Safety And Last Mile Trade-Offs,
2018
Portland State University
Drone Deliveries Logistics, Efficiency, Safety And Last Mile Trade-Offs, Miguel A. Figliozzi, Chad Tucker, Polina Polikakhina
Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drone last mile deliveries are receiving a lot of attention from startups and big companies like Google, Amazon, and UPS. Around the world there are already examples of successful small scale delivery operations utilizing drones. Despite all the hype and excitement around this topic, there is surprisingly little research done on understanding the capabilities and technical tradeoffs among drones that are currently available in the market. The goal of this paper is to survey currently available multicopter drones and analyze them in terms of their potential for last mile and last yard deliveries. Novel data …
Repairable Precast Buildings And Bridges,
2018
South Dakota State University
Repairable Precast Buildings And Bridges, Abdullah Boudaqa
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
A new moment-resisting precast connection is developed in the present work through experimental and analytical studies to accelerate construction of bridges and buildings, to improve their seismic performance, and to quickly repair them through replacement of exposed reinforcement. The new precast joint detailing incorporates (1) detachable external reinforcing steel bars restrained against buckling, which is referred to as buckling restrained reinforcement (BRR), to develop plastic bending moments, (2) a steel pipe connecting the precast members through a pin connection to resist plastic shear forces, and (3) detachable mechanical bar splices to assemble and disassemble BRR at any time specifically after …
Compaction Testing Of Granular Material,
2018
South Dakota State University
Compaction Testing Of Granular Material, Jason Jerome Weber
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The South Dakota Department of Transportation SDDOT uses the Ohio Highway Department’s Typical Moisture Density Curves for preforming compaction quality control on granular soil materials in junction with standard moisture density relations. The SDDOT also uses the Nuclear Density Gauge NDG, Sand Cone, and Rubber Balloon methods to conduct in-situ density tests. Compaction quality control of recycled pavements is conducted using test strips. The test strip method works well for large areas but becomes problematic for small areas. The ODOT Materials Manual states “Moisture-Density proctor curves and controls were originally developed to be used on cohesive (clays and silts) soils. …
Can Public Transportation Compete With Automated And Connected Cars?,
2018
Virginia Tech
Can Public Transportation Compete With Automated And Connected Cars?, Ralph Buehler
Journal of Public Transportation
Over the next 30 years, technological innovation will make automobile travel more convenient. Automated and connected vehicles will perform an increasing number of driving tasks without human input and will lure customers away from traditional public transportation. This paper first explores key characteristics of public transportation demand in the United States today--based on an international comparison with other Western countries. Next, the paper provides potential pathways on how public transportation agencies and local governments in the United States could respond to the emergence of automated and connected vehicles. The paper argues that space efficiency in urbanized areas and the rush …
Future Of Rural Transit,
2018
Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, North Dakota State University
Future Of Rural Transit, Jill Hough, Ali Rahim Taleqani
Journal of Public Transportation
This paper provides a contemplative description of the future of rural public transportation. It considers emerging technologies along with their long-term implications and corresponding impacts on rural communities. The authors used their collective knowledge to identify key drivers of change in rural areas. As a result, the authors expect the future definition of rural areas to change and a new geographical classification to emerge. This classification is a continuum of population density gradient from highly populated urban areas to sparsely populated areas. The paper also suggests that automated vehicles and hologram telecommuting could dominate the U.S. transportation industry, even in …
Just Around The Corner: The Future Of U.S. Public Transportation,
2018
Urban Transportation Research, University of South Florida
Just Around The Corner: The Future Of U.S. Public Transportation, Steven E. Polzin
Journal of Public Transportation
No abstract provided.
Is It Time For A Public Transit Renaissance?: Navigating Travel Behavior, Technology, And Business Model Shifts In A Brave New World,
2018
University of California, Berkeley
Is It Time For A Public Transit Renaissance?: Navigating Travel Behavior, Technology, And Business Model Shifts In A Brave New World, Susan Shaheen, Adam Cohen
Journal of Public Transportation
Travel behavior is undergoing a period of significant change in the United States. In 2016, public transit ridership fell in almost all major U.S. metropolitan regions. While Americans are still heavily dependent on the personal automobile for mobility, technological and societal changes are transforming how mobility is accomplished. This paper reviews the convergence of five trends leading to fundamental changes in public transportation: (1) changing generational behavior toward suburbanization and automobility; (2) new attitudes toward information communications technology; (3) shifting attitudes toward sharing and mobility on demand; (4) innovative alternatives to work and non-work travel; and (5) an increasing number …
Transit In The 2000s: Where Does It Stand And Where Is It Headed?,
2018
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
Transit In The 2000s: Where Does It Stand And Where Is It Headed?, Michael Manville, Brian D. Taylor, Evelyn Blumenberg
Journal of Public Transportation
U.S. public transit has experienced something of a renaissance in the 2000s, with per capita service levels increasing nationwide and public investment growing even faster—particularly expenditures on rail transit. Despite this expansion, overall transit patronage has been relatively flat, and has declined significantly since 2014. What is behind these trends, and what do they portend for the future of transit? In this paper we consider three challenges shaping transit today and in the years ahead: (1) the asymmetry of transit supply and use make it especially vulnerable to changes and disruptions; (2) many of the factors that determine transit ridership, …
To Predict With Confidence, Plan For Freedom,
2018
Jarrett Walker + Associates
To Predict With Confidence, Plan For Freedom, Jarrett Walker
Journal of Public Transportation
No abstract provided.
Review Of Literature And Maintenance Practices At State Transportation Agencies,
2018
University of Kentucky
Review Of Literature And Maintenance Practices At State Transportation Agencies, Bryan Gibson, Nancy Albright, Candice Y. Wallace, Christopher Van Dyke, Doug Kreis
Kentucky Transportation Center Technical Assistance Report
No abstract provided.
Methodology For Load Rating Double-Tee Girder Bridges,
2018
South Dakota State University
Methodology For Load Rating Double-Tee Girder Bridges, Sandip Rimal
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The most common type of bridge on South Dakota (SD) local roads is precast prestressed double-tee (DT) girders. More than 700 DT bridges are currently in-service in SD. Structural detailing, aging, traffic volume, and environmental conditions affect the structural performance, integrity, and capacity of DT bridges. When a bridge is affected by one or more of the aforementioned parameters, the estimation of the bridge safe live loads is necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public and to prevent excessive bridge damage and collapse. Load rating of damaged bridges is challenging mainly because of a lack of information regarding …
