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Sep 28, 2015
The report documents work to modify version 3 of the Sydney Strategic Model (STM3) to work with an average school day definition, rather than an average workday.
The report documents work to update version 3 of the Sydney Strategic Model (STM3) to work with a 2011 base year instead of a 2006 base year.
This report documents the re-estimation of the mode-destination model components of the Sydney Strategic Transport Model (STM).
This report documents the re-estimation of the licence, car ownership and frequency model components of the Sydney Strategic Transport Model (STM).
Press
Jun 30, 2015
Continued economic growth will be the main driver of future mobility and automobile use in China, but constraints on vehicle use and environmental regulations will be important issues as well.
Researchers developed two scenarios to envision the future of mobility in China in 2030. Economic growth, the presence of constraints on vehicle ownership and driving, and environmental conditions differentiate the scenarios.
Project
Jan 15, 2015
This study presents findings of a rapid evidence assessment to better understand the factors and trends influencing the levelling off in total miles driven in Britain since the 1990s. The report describes evidence on key factors and trends that have influenced car mileage levels, and identifies gaps in the evidence base.
Article
Jan 14, 2015
Autonomous vehicle technology is already here: Cars park themselves, alert drivers to impending dangers, and even apply the brakes in emergencies. But what will it take to unlock its potential for major societal benefits?
Podcast
Oct 28, 2014
Duration 47:14
At this October 2014 event at RAND, information scientist Nidhi Kalra discusses the social, environmental, and policy implications of driverless cars.
Jul 18, 2014
Although countries with high levels of economic development generally have more personal automobile travel than less-affluent nations, income is not the only factor that determines a nation's demand for cars.
Research Summary
Jul 15, 2014
Automobility -- travel in personal vehicles -- varies between countries. This brief summarizes a study of the factors besides economic development that affect automobility and how automobility might evolve in developing countries.
