We completed a systematic search of the epidemiologic literature on built environment and
obesity and identified 63 relevant papers, which were then evaluated for the quality of …

Problem: Localities and states are turning to land planning and urban design for help in
reducing automobile use and related social and environmental costs. The effects of such …

The effect of urban expansion on transportation in growing megacities has become a key
issue in the context of global climate change as motorized mobility is a major source of …

Car ownership is generally considered an important variable in car travel behaviour
research, but its specific role is often not well understood. Certain empirical studies consider …

The relationships between urban sprawl and journey to work in the metropolitan area of
Madrid are analysed. Three elements of urban sprawl are addressed (metropolitan …

A key issue in the development of China's growing megacities in the transport-related
environmental costs due to rapid urban expansion. In light of this issue, the authors examine …

This paper presents a study of whether transit-oriented development (TOD) helps reduce
peak-hour congestion, a topic of ongoing public debate. Applying conventional four-step …

Using panel data from 85 urban areas over a 20-year period and applying a system panel
data approach, this paper examines the relationship between travel demand in terms of per …

This report presents the results of an examination of the economic and land-use impacts of
the Hiawatha Light Rail Line. Specifically, the report contains findings on the impact of the …

This thesis analyzes an on-board transit survey conducted by the Atlanta Regional
Commission in order to determine how far urban density, mixed land-uses, and street …