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Impact of Energy Sector Growth on Perceived Transportation Safety in the 17-County Oil Region of Western North Dakota: A Three-Year Case Study (Oct 2015, MPC-15-289)
The sharp increase in travel volumes, shift in traffic mix, and large increases in crashes have transformed the traffic environment in the oil region of western North Dakota. Roads once used for local access and agricultural purposes now regularly serve the energy sector. Oil companies, workers, commercial...
Assessing Western North Dakota's Present and Future Airport Infrastructures (Jun 2015, Interim Report)
The purpose of this study is to forecast the impact of oil and related economic growth on the air service (airport infrastructure) investment needs in the oil and gas producing regions of North Dakota over the next 10 years. It will provide a framework that will enable policymakers to plan for the future...