|
|
Research Reports
View AllUniversity campuses have unique transportation requirements that may be characterized with a high concentration of trips during multiple peak periods (i.e., morning, lunch, and afternoon). These campuses are often the largest employers in small-to-medium size cities and it is therefore critical to coordinate... A survey was conducted of students attending North Dakota State University (NDSU). The survey sought to determine the transit needs of the students. Results are divided among the following topics: Mobility of NDSU Students; Movement Demands of Campus Students; Student Perceptions of MAT Services; Student... This report represents a continuation of analysis concerned with the patterns and methods of distributing grains and oilseeds from North Dakota. A study was conducted to determine the potential acceptance and usage of a taxi service with a $2 fare serving Concordia College. The two primary objectives of this study were: (1) to determine the travel patterns of Concordia students living on and off campus; and (2) to establish potential taxi usage... The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) developed a survey to identify the transportation needs and measure how well the needs of the disadvantaged population are being met. The UGPTI worked with four Centers for Independent Living that serve the state of North Dakota. Each of the centers... This report examines the history of railroad cost analysis, examines some of the criticisms of current railroad costing methodologies, and presents some alternative methods for analyzing the costs of individual railroad movements. This research project attempts to ease the data collection burden of the North Dakota Department of Transportation's (NDDOT) maintenance manager, while increasing and improving pavement condition information. The pilot project used handheld computer and global positioning system (GPS) technology to capture... This report identifies several factors critical to the success of short line rail roads. Success was measured and analyzed by looking at variables related to traffic volume, backhaul traffic, reliance on industries and/or commodities, number of shippers, flexibility of labor, track conditions, management... A software model was developed to estimate truck costs under different equipment configurations, input prices, and gross vehicle weights. The software was developed to obtain for many different configurations and trip characteristics. Important conclusions can be drawn from running simulations include... Containerization has evolved from an industry serving niche markets to an industry creating niche market opportunities. While grain and oilseed industry is dominated by bulky, homogenized product marketing that is heavily reliant on economies of scale in delivering competitively priced commodities, technological... |
