Pedestrian deaths, on the rise in the U.S., are a perpetual policy issue local news outlets cover. Here’s what the research says about what makes traffic intersections unsafe and crosswalk designs that can improve pedestrian safety.
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Long touted as a way to curb carbon emissions, electric vehicles are still a long way from dominating personal transportation in the U.S. Recent research highlighted here explores challenges ahead for the electric vehicle market.
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U.S. road deaths are approaching their highest levels in over a decade. We explore research offering potential solutions to get more Americans to buckle up.
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We summarize five recent studies that explore major issues facing the trucking workforce, including pay, working conditions and whether the trucking labor market is broken.
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New research draws a direct line between dedicated parking spots and the number of cars owned among affordable housing residents in San Francisco.
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The coronavirus pandemic forced millions of U.S. employees to begin working from home. This research provides insights on our new telework reality.
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In New York City, travel time and cost more strongly predict social media connectedness than geographical distance, according to a recent working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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This research roundup looks at automated vehicles, including findings on potential benefits, safety concerns, public opinion and policy implications.
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An updated collection of recent reports, research and analysis relating to Amtrak, rail transit and Positive Train Control.
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American road engineers are using temperature models that do not consider the warming climate, costing the country billions in early repairs, a new study finds.
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