Project publications may be ordered by contacting Dr. Ellen Thorson.

Overview

It can be quite frustrating when you come home in the middle of the night only to be stopped by a red light when no one is in sight for a mile. It is even more frustrating when you go on a 55 mph road only to brake and stop every half mile at a traffic light. These are the functions of antiquated traffic signals designed several decades ago to manage peak traffic. The lights are not controlled in real-time, but rather are optimized (if at all) for conditions observed in the past.

Project Objective

The objective of this study is to determine actual economic impacts on property values, relative to highway projects requiring partial takings from adjacent properties. This research will involve study of several individual properties, from which a general conclusion can be hypothesized. The Department, working through the Technical Work Group, has identified candidate highway projects for study.

The objective of this study is to identify the causes of delays that slow or prevent construction project closeouts and to identify the variety of problems that can occur when NYSDOT includes improvements for local governments as part of State highway construction projects. The findings will present recommendations for actions that resolve the causes of the delays or prevent the closeouts and will recommend alternate approaches to resolve the problems and contain the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches.

Project Abstract

The overall objective of this study is to conduct a human factors survey to understand drivers' and pedestrians' behavior and perceptions at various types of railroad crossings and determine their understanding of different types of traffic control devices. This understanding would help the Diagnostic Team to take necessary steps to improve the safety of railroad crossings and also determine the appropriate information that should be included in the driver's manuals.

Project Objective

The objectives of this study are to:

1. Determine an effective organizational structure and program for Park and Ride Management.

2. Determine the most effective method/technology for monitoring DOT?s Park and Ride facilities.

3. Determine the feasibility of linking a monitoring system for Park & Rides to a motorist information system.

The Mineola Satellite Work Center study is the second telecommuting study conducted by NYNEX and New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC). A study to examine the impact of telecommuting from home was completed in early 1993. The second study, conducted by University Transportation Research Center (UTRC), NYMTC and NYNEX examined a shift in work sites from Manhattan, Brooklyn and White Plains to Mineola for one or more days per week. Mineola is located in Nassau County, Long Island which is 17 miles from central Manhattan.

Project Description

Project publications may be ordered by contacting Dr. Ellen Thorson.

Project Summary

This project is concerned with the assessment of the generalized costs of passenger transportation in New Jersey and the application of these cost estimates to policy decisions.

The first objective will be to develop a generic cost model that will estimate the generalized economic costs of various modes of passenger transportation.