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City + Regional Planning Research

For additional support, see the Transportation guide from Lippincott Library. Key resources include the U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Statistics, the National Transportation Library, and their Geospatial Portal.

Research

TRID: The TRIS + ITRD databases
Access to over 900,000 records of transportation research worldwide.
Innovative Mobility Research
Research exploring innovative mobility technologies and services that could improve transportation.
Transportation Research Network
Read transportation-related papers and proceedings through SSRN.
TRANweb
Find information on all transport modalities, from Northwestern University's Transportation Library.

Data + Statistics

Center for Neighborhood Technology
Use the Transit-Oriented Development database, Housing + Transportation Index, and Social Impact Calculator.
APTA Transit Statistics
Get the fact book and other reports from the American Public Transportation Association.
Statista
Access statistics and studies on over 600 industries.

Sustainability

UN Sustainable Transport
Access news and reports on sustainable transport initiatives around the world.
Institute for Transportation + Development Policy Publications
Read their work implementing sustainable urban transportation around the world.
UN Economic Commission for Europe: Transport
Browse resources that promote sustainable transport which is safe, clean and competitive.

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