About the Transportation, Space, and Technology Program
Technological innovation is central to counterterrorism, critical infrastructures like transportation and energy systems, space enterprise, and nearly every other aspect of society. The Transportation, Space, and Technology Program will manage research on new technologies and their implications for the nation and the world. Projects in this program will focus on transportation systems and regulation, ports, space exploration, information and telecommunications technologies and regulation, federal research and development allocation, and social implications of emerging technologies.
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Martin Wachs Recipient of the 2010 Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship Award
"Transportation Policy, Poverty, and Sustainability: History and Future" is the title of the lecture that Martin Wachs delivered as the recipient of the 2010 Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship award. Mr. Wachs, Director of the Transportation, Space, and Technology program, presented his lecture on January 11, 2010, as part of the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) 89th Annual Meeting, in Washington, D.C. The Deen Distinguished Lectureship award recognizes the career contributions and achievements of an individual in areas covered by the Board's Technical Activities Division. Honorees present overviews of their technical areas, covering the evolution, status, and prospects for the future.
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Reducing Traffic Congestion and Improving Travel Options in Los Angeles
While traffic congestion plagues many cities, Los Angeles stands apart, routinely ranking first for both total and per-capita congestion delay, with an estimate annual cost at close to $10 billion, writes Paul Sorensen.
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Recent Research and Publications
Charging Drivers More at Peak Travel Times Can Be Sound Transportation Policy, But Equity Issues Must Be Addressed — Jun. 2, 2009
Policymakers need to address equity concerns early when implementing congestion pricing to improve traffic flow, as each situation is unique. Because these policies impose a cost on something that previously was not priced, it can harm lower-income drivers who will be forced to pay additional costs or be "priced off" the roads.
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Transportation Challenges for the New Administration: Perspectives of Past Transportation Secretaries — Apr. 9, 2009
Shortly after the inauguration of President Barack Obama, RAND hosted a panel discussion with three former U.S. secretaries of transportation. These conference proceedings summarize their comments on which issues should be among the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) top priorities, DOT funding and appropriation, earmarking and transparency in the transportation funding process, and the federal role in transportation policy.
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Evaluating Options for U.S. Greenhouse-Gas Mitigation Using Multiple Criteria — Apr. 3, 2009
Devising policies to mitigate greenhouse gases responsible for climate change is one of the great challenges facing the U.S. Options that are effective and politically feasible must not just be cost-effective but also consider the realities of passing major federal legislation with widespread impacts on U.S. producers and consumers.
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Challenges and Opportunities Related to the Interconnection of Climate, Energy, and Transportation Policies — Feb. 20, 2009
In June 2008, RAND convened three workshops for private and public sector representatives to discuss their competing views on climate change mitigation. The conference allowed them to find commonality on such issues as technological innovation; potential legislative and regulatory solutions; international cooperation; and public engagement.
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