MS Thesis
Investigation and implementation of a gradient projection algorithm for the traffic assignment problem
Publication Date
January 1, 1994
Area of Expertise: Unspecified
published journal article
Reduction of assaultive behavior following anger treatment of forensic hospital patients with intellectual disabilities
Behaviour Research and Therapy
Publication Date
February 1, 2015
Author(s)
Raymond Novaco, John L. Taylor
Suggested Citation
Raymond W. Novaco and John L. Taylor (2015) “Reduction of assaultive behavior following anger treatment of forensic hospital patients with intellectual disabilities”, Behaviour Research and Therapy, 65, pp. 52–59. Available at: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.12.001. published journal article
Optimal energy taxation in cities
Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
Publication Date
April 1, 2018
Author(s)
Rainald Borck, Jan Brueckner
Abstract
This paper presents the first investigation of the effects of optimal energy taxation in an urban spatial setting, where emissions are produced both by residences and commuting. When levying an optimal direct tax on energy or carbon use is not feasible, the analysis shows that exactly the same adjustments in resource allocation can be generated by the combination of a land tax, a housing tax, and a commuting tax. We then analyze the effects of these taxes on urban spatial structure, showing that they reduce the extent of commuting and the level of housing consumption while increasing building heights, generating a more-compact city with a lower level of emissions per capita.
Suggested Citation
Rainald Borck and Jan K. Brueckner (2018) “Optimal energy taxation in cities”, Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, 5(2), pp. 481–516. Available at: 10.1086/695614. published journal article
Inspecting regional economic structural changes through linking occupations and industries
Environment & planning A
Publication Date
January 1, 2013
Author(s)
Jun Wan, Jae Hong Kim, Geoffrey J D Hewings
Suggested Citation
Jun Wan, Jae Hong Kim and Geoffrey J D Hewings (2013) “Inspecting regional economic structural changes through linking occupations and industries”, Environment & planning A, 45(3), pp. 614–633. Available at: 10.1068/a44353. published journal article
Increasing the role of the private sector in commuter bus service provision (USA).
Built Environment
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Author(s)
Abstract
Based on the analysis of case studies carried out in seven US cities, attempts to evaluate the potential for expanding the role of private provision of urban commuter bus services. Describes the type and extent of present schemes, the viability of non-subsidized schemes, the issues involved in subsidizing, and finally, assesses the problems and potential of private provision.-R.Land
Suggested Citation
Roger Teal and G. Giuliano (1982) “Increasing the role of the private sector in commuter bus service provision (USA).”, Built Environment, 8, pp. 172–183. published journal article
An Approach to Assessing Freeway Lane Management Hot Spots
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
Publication Date
January 1, 2009
Author(s)
Abstract
This research presents a procedure for capitalizing on the trade-off between urban freeway managed lanes and general purpose lanes that compete for limited road space. The basic goal of the procedure is to provide policy guidance for sharing any excess lane capacity on a timely and efficient basis. Potential operating policy options for these two types of lanes are categorized as “do nothing,” “lane management,” and “more than lane management.” The “lane management” condition recognizes the extent and duration of a “hot spot” as defined by underutilized managed lanes with congested general purpose lanes, or vice versa. Four major and three minor lane management hot spots are deterministically and stochastically captured along a 24-mi freeway stretch in California. The major hot spots account for 8.3% of the total time–space set. The approach, which can also be applied to predict upcoming hot spots, generates satisfying accuracy. Finally, strategies are proposed to prevent the hot spots, and the effects of lane management are estimated. The application of this approach is useful especially for managed lanes with limited access points that prohibit arbitrary lane changing.
Suggested Citation
Chih-Lin Chung and Wilfred W. Recker (2009) “An Approach to Assessing Freeway Lane Management Hot Spots”, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2099(1), pp. 141–150. Available at: 10.3141/2099-16. conference paper
Factors influencing alternative fuel adoption decisions in heavy-duty vehicle fleets in California
The 98th annual meeting of the transportation research board
Publication Date
January 1, 2019
Author(s)
Abstract
Alternative fuel adoption by heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) fleets can bring substantial benefits to both current local communities and future generations by reducing air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. A better understanding of HDV fleet operator perspectives towards alternative fuels can serve as the basis for developing effective policy suggestions that aim to accelerate the diffusion of these innovative technologies throughout the entire vehicle market. This study attempts to identify the factors that have influenced the decision for alternative fuel adoption or non-adoption made by HDV fleet operators in California. Through 18 in-depth qualitative interviews, a total of 25 adoption and 41 non-adoption cases were investigated across various alternative fuel options. Content analysis of the interview data yielded that the primary and most common factors comprised functional suitability, environmental consciousness, availability of vehicles, and regulations. Other important but less common factors were overall costs, vehicle purchase price, fuel price, fuel infrastructure, vehicle reliability and safety, contracts with municipalities, and financial incentives. Based on the key factors identified, testable propositions were developed and seven major hypotheses are presented. The study results help gain a better grasp of the demand-side aspects of alternative fuel adoption in the HDV sector in California.
Suggested Citation
Youngeun Bae, Suman Kumar Mitra, Craig Ross Rindt and Stephen G. Ritchie (2019) “Factors influencing alternative fuel adoption decisions in heavy-duty vehicle fleets in California”, in The 98th annual meeting of the transportation research board. published journal article
The perceived psychological benefits of third places for university students before and after COVID-19 lockdowns
Cities
Publication Date
October 1, 2024
Author(s)
Abstract
The impact of COVID-19 in the relationship between consumer-facing businesses and health and well-being remains understudied. In response, we utilized mixed methods to examine the perceived psychological benefits of urban parks and consumer-facing businesses among students from the University of California, Irvine before and after the COVID-19 lockdown. Overall, findings from photo-based close-ended questions indicated no significant disparity in perceived restorative quality, sentiment, and preference for urban third places before and after COVID-19 lockdowns. However, crowded third places exhibited a notable decline in sentiment and preference for third spaces following the COVID-19 lockdowns. Inductive content analysis of open-ended questions indicated a rise in visits to eating/drinking establishments and shops/stores post-COVID-19 lockdowns and a shift towards outdoor venues for activities. Findings support policy and planning efforts that promote healthy communities by maximizing the benefit of third places.
Suggested Citation
Narae Lee and Douglas Houston (2024) “The perceived psychological benefits of third places for university students before and after COVID-19 lockdowns”, Cities, 153, p. 105299. Available at: 10.1016/j.cities.2024.105299. conference paper
Evaluation of relative clock stability in cellular networks
Proceedings of the 30th international technical meeting of the satellite division of the institute of navigation (ION GNSS+ 2017)
Publication Date
November 1, 2017
Author(s)
Suggested Citation
Joe J. Khalife and Zaher M. Kassas (2017) “Evaluation of relative clock stability in cellular networks”, in Proceedings of the 30th international technical meeting of the satellite division of the institute of navigation (ION GNSS+ 2017). Institute of Navigation, pp. 2554–2559. Available at: 10.33012/2017.15221. published journal article
Daily activity pattern recognition by using support vector machines with multiple classes
Transportation Research Part B: Methodological
Publication Date
December 1, 2013