Previous investigations into technologies that can improve incident response, monitoring, and clearance resulted in the potential application of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for use in Traffic Incident Management (TIM). An initial investigation of UAS-TIM, summarized in the March 2017 report titled “Concept of Operations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Use for Traffic Incident Management (UAS-TIM),” determined […]
Congestion
New Report: Estimating Congestion Benefits of Transportation Projects with FIXiT 2.0
Transportation agencies face continual pressure to ensure the proper allocation of transportation investments and financial resources. Choosing the right set of congestion mitigation and mobility strategies is critical to ensuring the wise application of these funds. Texas A&M Transportation Institute researchers developed the Future Improvement Examination Technique (FIXiT) sketch planning tool to assist in making […]
New Report: Policy Implications of Transportation Network Companies
Transportation network companies (TNCs) are rapidly expanding organizations that use digital technologies to connect passengers to drivers who use their personal vehicles to provide for-hire ride services. This research was designed to help Texas policy makers navigate the evolving policy considerations presented by the rising popularity—and accompanying controversy—of TNCs. This report presents the findings of […]
New Report: Identifying Transportation Solutions That Promote Healthy Aging for Texans
As the number of older adults in Texas steadily grows, transportation remains essential to that population segment. This report presents an overview of how mobility impacts healthy aging and also reviews policies and programs that address the transportation-related needs of older adults.