Research

Research focuses on issues that transit users and providers for small urban and rural communities currently face as well as future challenges. The program has two major thrusts: 1) Soft-sided research to address management and institutional issues faced by transit client groups; and 2) Technical and operating issues with a special emphasis in the Intelligent Transportation Systems arena.

Current Research Projects

• Rural Transit Fleet Mix and Vehicle Size Decision Trees
• Low Emissions Technologies for Tribal and Rural Communities
• Telehealth's Effect on Rural Veteran Healthcare and Mobility

Completed Research Reports

• Jaunt Rural Transit Needs Assessment
• Rural Transit Fact Book, 2024
• Utilizing Public Transportation to End Food Insecurity in Rural and Small Urban Areas by Providing Better Access: A Case Study of Rural Counties in North Dakota
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