TTI researchers often provide expert testimony to the Texas legislature about research performed in the areas of finance, freight, congestion, technology and safety.
Testimony to the Texas Legislature
Congestion
- TxDOT Rider 42 Overview of FindingsTim Lomax, June 23, 2014
COVID-19 Impacts
- Future transportation issues that could arise in Texas as a result of the COVID-19 pandemicGinger Goodin, September 18, 2020
- Impacts caused by COVID-19 pandemic conditions on the traveling public and on business operationsGinger Goodin, September 18, 2020
- Impacts of COVID-19 on Texas’ trade and trade transportationJolanda Prozzi, September 18, 2020
Finance
- Evaluation of current transportation funding for TexasBrianne Glover, September 18, 2020
- Texas ports, innovation & infrastructureGinger Goodin and Jim Kruse, March 13, 2017
- Use of transportation reinvestment zonesGinger Goodin and Rafael Aldrete, September 28, 2016
- Transportation funding options used in other statesDavid Ellis and Brianne Glover, May 25, 2016
- History and current status of regional mobility authorities in TexasGinger Goodin and John Overman, March 29, 2016
- Future construction and maintenance funding need estimates through 2030Ginger Goodin and Brianne Glover, September 10, 2015
- Vehicle miles traveled fees as a transportation funding optionGinger Goodin, August 5, 2014
- Estimated effect of raising the state gas tax by 5 cents per gallonDavid Ellis, August 5, 2014
- Future construction and maintenance funding need estimates through 2030David Ellis, June 23-24, 2014
- Future construction and maintenance funding need estimates through 2030David Ellis, May 6, 2014
- Current status of transportation infrastructure, projected needs, and potential funding solutionsDavid Ellis, February 12, 2013
Freight
- Enhanced cross-border travel information technologyRafael Aldrete, February 21, 2020
- Oversize/overweight trucksJolanda Prozzi, February 8, 2018
- Measures for designating and monitoring oversize/overweight vehicle corridorsGinger Goodin and Jolanda Prozzi, September 28, 2016
- Texas exports and potential impacts of the Panama Canal expansionGinger Goodin, May 4, 2016
- Funding practices for coastal port infrastructureJim Kruse, May 4, 2016
- Impacts of Mexico’s energy production on transportation infrastructure in TexasJolanda Prozzi, September 19, 2014
Safety
- Texas pedestrian fatalitiesRobert Wunderlich, March 30, 2021
- TTI research on the historical trends of the most serious traffic crashesRobert Wunderlich, September 18, 2020
- Safety and the causes of traffic-related crashes and fatalitiesRobert Wunderlich, February 26, 2020
- Right-angle crashes at signalized intersectionsGinger Goodin and Robert Wunderlich, March 8, 2017
Technology
- Guidance for the policy discussion on the implications of autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles and their safe use on Texas roadwaysGinger Goodin, September 18, 2020
- Technology issues in transportationGregory Winfree, February 8, 2018
- Transportation network companiesGinger Goodin and Maarit Moran, March 14, 2017
- The intersection of transportation policy and innovative technologyGinger Goodin and Greg Winfree, March 2, 2017
- Regulation of autonomous vehiclesGinger Goodin, December 7, 2016
- Transportation network companiesGinger Goodin and Maarit Moran, August 30, 2016
