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  • Smartphone Applications to Influence Travel Choices: Practices and Policies

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    Citation: Shaheen, Susan, Adam Cohen, Ismail Zohdy, and Beaudry Kock. Smartphone applications to influence travel choices: practices and policies. No. FHWA-HOP-16-023. (2016). Link: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/Publications/fhwahop16023/fhwahop16023.pdf Report Abstract: The increasing availability of intelligent transportation systems, global positioning systems, wireless and cloud technologies in coordination with the growth of data sharing are causing people to turn to their smartphones…

  • Shared Mobility: Current Practices and Guiding Principles

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    Citation: Shaheen, Susan, Adam Cohen, and Ismail Zohdy. Shared Mobility: Current Practices and Guiding Principles. No. FHWA-HOP-16-022. 2016. Link: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop16022/fhwahop16022.pdf Abstract: Shared mobility or the shared use of a vehicle, bicycle, or other transportation mode provides an opportunity for users to gain short-term access to various transportation modes. Shared mobility includes carsharing, bikesharing, ridesharing, on-demand shuttle,…

  • Developing a Method for Assessing National Demand-Response Transit Level of Service

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    Citation: Godavarthy, Ranjit, Jeremy Mattson, Patrick Nichols, Del Peterson, and Jill Hough. Developing a Method for Assessing National Demand-Response Transit Level of Service. University of South Florida, Tampa: National Center for Transit Research, 2015. Link: http://www.ugpti.org/resources/reports/downloads/2015-10-assessing-level-of-service.pdf Report Abstract: The objectives of this study are to identify data needs for assessing demand-response transit (DRT) level of service,…

  • Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks

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    Citation: Dickman, Dana, et al. Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks. No. FHWA-HEP-17-024. (2016). Link: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/publications/small_towns/fhwahep17024_lg.pdf Report Abstract: The Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks report is a resource and idea book intended to help small towns and rural communities support safe, accessible, comfortable, and active travel for people of all ages and abilities. In small towns…

  • Capturing Benefits of Complete Streets

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    Citation: Perk, Victoria, Martin Catalá, Maximilian Mantius, and Katrina Corcoran. Capturing the Benefits of Complete Streets. (2015). Link: https://www.nctr.usf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/BDV26-977-04-Final-Report.pdf Report Abstract: Anecdotal information indicates that private investment and property value increases are associated with featured Complete Streets projects, however, little research has been done to confirm these benefits. Much of the relevant literature focuses on…

  • Shared Mobility and the Transformation of Public Transit

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    Citation: Shared-Use Mobility Center. “Shared Mobility and the Transformation of Public Transit” American Public Transportation Association (2016). Link: https://www.apta.com/resources/reportsandpublications/Documents/APTA-Shared-Mobility.pdf Synopsis from Report: This report examines the relationship of public transportation to shared modes, including bikesharing, carsharing, microtransit, and ridesourcing services provided by companies such as Uber and Lyft. With the ability to request, track, and pay for…

  • Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility

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    Citation: Transportation Research Board. TR Circular E-C211: Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Washington, DC (2016). Link: https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23666/taxonomy-and-terms-for-stakeholders-in-senior-mobility Abstract: This document provides a reference of current terminology that transportation professionals can use to communicate and promote best practices for senior mobility. It is important to convey…

  • Multimobility and Sharing Economy: Sharing the Future Market Through Policy and Research

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    Citation: Susan Shaheen, Adam Stocker, Abhinav Bhattacharyya. TR Circular E-C210: Multimobility and Sharing Economy: Shaping the Future Market Through Policy and Research. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Washington, DC (2016). Link: https://www.nap.edu/read/23571/chapter/1 Abstract: Multimobility and Sharing Economy: Shaping the Future Market Through Policy and Research explores the findings and discussions resulting from the…

  • Assessing Existing and Needed Community Transportation for People with Disabilities in North Dakota

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    Citation: Mattson, Jeremy, Jill Hough, and Alan Abeson. Assessing Existing and Needed Community Transportation for People with Disabilities in North Dakota, DP-231. North Dakota State University, Fargo: Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, 2010.   Link: http://www.ugpti.org/pubs/pdf/DP231.pdf  Abstract: The authors collected survey data from persons with disabilities living in North Dakota. The survey focused on better understanding current…