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Transportation
How New Mass Transit Affects Labor Markets: The Honolulu Skyline
Understanding how the new rail system in Oahu is reshaping decisions around work, housing, and commuting can inform future transit investments. To get a more…
Publication: The effect of front-end vehicle height on pedestrian death risk
Abstract: Pedestrian deaths in the US have risen in recent years. Concurrently, US vehicles have increased in size, which may pose a safety risk for…
New publication by Justin Tyndall in the Economics of Transportation
In a new publication in the Economics of Transportation by Justin Tyndall, “The effect of front-end vehicle height on pedestrian death risk,” Tyndall tests for the…
The Effect of Front-end Vehicle Height on Pedestrian Death Risk
Pedestrian deaths in the US have risen in recent years. Concurrently, US vehicles have increased in size, which may pose a safety risk for pedestrians.…
Publication: The effect of bus rapid transit on local home prices
Abstract: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems have become increasingly common in US cities. BRT stations provide a local amenity by improving transportation options for local…
The Effect of Bus Rapid Transit on Local Home Prices
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems have become increasingly common in US cities. BRT stations provide a local amenity by improving transportation options for local residents,…
Highways and pedestrian deaths in US neighborhoods
The research makes use of a national database on vehicle crashes. You can explore the data yourself using UHERO’s Fatal Car Crash Explorer. Abstract: Over…
Justin Tyndall awarded the Stough-Johansson Springer Award for research in pedestrian safety
Congratulations to Justin Tyndall, whose joint work with Cody Nehiba was awarded the Stough-Johansson Springer Award. Their paper, titled “Highways and Pedestrian Deaths in US…
UHERO’s Justin Tyndall’s “case for taxing large vehicles” receives national media attention
UHERO’s Justin Tyndall’s recent publication in Economics of Transportation has received national media coverage, including Medium, Streetsblog, Financial Times, and Vox. Using data covering fatal…