Understanding the Changing Planet
Understanding the Changing Planet

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-07-23

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 0309150752

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From the oceans to continental heartlands, human activities have altered the physical characteristics of Earth's surface. With Earth's population projected to peak at 8 to 12 billion people by 2050 and the additional stress of climate change, it is more important than ever to understand how and where these changes are happening. Innovation in the geographical sciences has the potential to advance knowledge of place-based environmental change, sustainability, and the impacts of a rapidly changing economy and society. Understanding the Changing Planet outlines eleven strategic directions to focus research and leverage new technologies to harness the potential that the geographical sciences offer.

Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2011: HUD; sustainability in practice; sustainability and livability initiatives; FHA FY 2011 budget; housing and transportation challenges within Native American communities; member's requests to the Subcommittee; outside witnesses written testimony
Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2011: HUD; sustainability in practice; sustainability and livability initiatives; FHA FY 2011 budget; housing and transportation challenges within Native American communities; member's requests to the Subcommittee; outside witnesses written testimony

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

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Published: 2007

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13:

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Surface Transportation Programs
Surface Transportation Programs

Author: JayEtta Z. Hecker

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1437909345

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The nation¿s economic vitality and the quality of life depend on the availability, dependability, and security of its surface transportation (ST) network of roads, railways, ports, and transit systems. For the past several decades, demand has outpaced the capacity of the ST system. Furthermore, fed. ST programs are not effectively addressing key challenges, such as congestion, or ensuring that transportation dollars are well spent. This report: (1) identifies key themes emphasized in proposals by stakeholders, incl. assoc. and research org., for restructuring and funding ST programs; and (2) discusses the extent to which various recommendations align with principles developed for evaluating proposals to restructure and fund ST programs. Illus.

Transforming Public Transportation Institutional and Business Models
Transforming Public Transportation Institutional and Business Models

Author: Tamar Henkin

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 0309258693

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" TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 159: Transforming Public Transportation Institutional and Business Models offers strategy for defining and implementing transformative change in institutional and business models, thus facilitating the operation and maintenance of public transportation systems. The report identifies the components of transformative change and examines potential consequences of change. " -- pub. desc.