Research Reports
Filter by Keyword
The Central Dakota Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which includes the cities of Minot, Surrey, and Burlington, has been developing a Travel Demand Model (TDM) to incorporate new data, reflect current travel patterns, and integrate advancements in transportation modeling techniques. The updated...
The first objective of this project was to evaluate the literature to gain a better understanding of the safety implications of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations by deaf and hard of hearing drivers. The second objective was to identify and document procedures and recommendations that can be safely...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) mandates that paratransit services should be comparable to fixed-route systems. However, with only 5% of the population utilizing public transit, this comparison does not adequately highlight the disparities between persons with disabilities and those without....
This study examines rural transit needs for Jaunt. The objective is to quantify the need for transit services in each of Jaunt's partner jurisdictions. Jaunt provides transit in the city of Charlottesville, Virginia, and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. Neighboring...
The main goal of this project was to identify opportunities to strengthen the National Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program and help the ability of State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) to maintain compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) 49 CFR 383 and 384. The Research...
The research project produces a statewide airspace network, delivery schedule, and truck/drone fleet mix. Such an airspace network is optimized to ensure that drones are strategically deconflicted as required by NASA and the total energy over that day is minimized. Such an airspace network is realized...
Technology-enabled, emerging, shared-use mobility services have significantly transformed the transportation ecosystem in urban communities and are beginning to enter more and more rural communities. Shared-use mobility services such as rideshare, carshare, bikeshare, microtransit, etc., are being proven...
Food insecurity is a persistent problem in the United States that is disproportionately distributed across racial groups. Native American tribes, many located in rural areas, have high rates of food insecurity. Transportation plays a role in the limited access to food. This study focused on transportation...
The emerging field of advanced air mobility (AAM) presents myriad opportunities for disrupting traditional modes of transport, including passenger travel to cargo logistics. However, its path to full-scale adoption is fraught with regulatory, market, and logistical challenges. This report presents a...
Annually, many injuries and fatal crashes happen on local rural roads in North Dakota. The local road safety program (LRSP) strategy has been proven effective in reducing crashes on these roads. It relies on state engagement with local stakeholders to collectively reduce crash injuries in their communities....