Fall 2016 (Vol.55, No.3)
Sturdy Inference: A Bayesian Analysis of U.S. Motorcycle Helmet Laws Abstract Motorcycle related fatalities continue to be a major concern for public health officials, economists, and policy makers interested in such matters. In 2006, 3% of all motor vehicles registered in the United States were 2-3 wheelers (motorcycle type vehicles), while riders of these vehicles accounted for 11% […]
Fall 2016 (Vol.55, No.3)
Modeling the Transport Infrastructure-Growth Nexus in the United States Abstract The rising government funding in transport infrastructure has sparked political and academic debates on the economic impacts of transport infrastructure investment in the United States. Although numerous empirical studies have examined the transport infrastructure-growth nexus, existing literature has mixed conclusions of the economic effects of expanding transport infrastructure. […]
Fall 2016 (Vol. 55, No. 3)
Safety Evaluation of Shoulder Bypass Lanes at Unsignalized Intersections on Rural Two-Lane Roadways Using Cross Sectional Analysis Abstract Construction of bypass lanes at rural intersections has typically been considered a low-cost highway safety improvement by the transportation community. However, this needs to be quantitatively evaluated so that the decisions could be made on whether to continue with […]
JTRF vol. 55, 1
Table of Contents A Message from the Editor James Nolan and Michael W. Babcock Articles: Regression Model Evaluation for Highway Bridge Component Deterioration Using National Bridge Inventory Data by Pan Lu, Shiling Pei, and Denver Tolliver View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 1371K) The Impact of Driving Knowledge on Motor Vehicle Fatalities by Walter O. […]
JTRF v52n3
Table of Contents A Message from the Editor Kofi Obeng and Michael W. Babcock Articles: Determinants of VMT in Urban Areas: A Panel Study of 87 U.S. Urban Areas 1982-2009 by B. Starr McMullen and Nathan Eckstein View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 927K) The Economic Impact of Increased Congestion for Freight-Dependent Businesses in Washington […]
JTRF v52n2
Table of Contents A Message from the Editor Kofi Obeng and Michael W. Babcock Articles: Spatial Transferability: Analysis of the Regional Automobile-Specific Household-Level Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Models by Saidi Siuhi, Judith L. Mwakalonge, and Judy Perkins View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 677K) A Framework for Determining Highway Truck-Freight Benefits and Economic Impacts by […]
JTRF v52n1
Table of Contents A Message from the Editor Kofi Obeng and Michael W. Babcock Articles: Modeling Injury Severity of Young Drivers Using Highway Crash Data from Kansas by Niranga Amarasingha and Sunanda Dissanayake View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 1056K) An Analysis of a Strategic Transformation Plan: The Case of Alaska Airlines by Paul Caster […]
JTRF v51n3
Table of Contents A Message from the Editor Kofi Obeng and Michael W. Babcock Articles: Assessment of Sustainable Infrastructure: The Case of Exurban Dallas by Enid Arvidson, Stephen P. Mattingly, Asapol Sinprasertkool, and Siamak Ardekani View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 1259K) Applying the Highway Safety Manual to Two-Lane Road Curves by Daniel Findley, Charles […]
JTRF v51n2
Table of Contents A Message from the Editor Kofi Obeng and Michael W. Babcock Articles: Comparison of Alternative Methods for Estimating Household Trip Rates of Cross-Classification Cells with Inadequate Data by Judith L. Mwakalonge and Daniel A. Badoe View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 896K) Feasibility of an Intermodal Terminal in Rural Texas to Enhance […]
