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Item Economic impact analysis using statewide analysis model and TREDIS : application to Texas transportation scenarios(2015-05) Zivojnovic, Stasa Vojin; Walton, C. Michael; Kam, Katie ATransportation projects do not necessarily get evaluated for economic value or impact even though arguably most projects are done to advance the economy in the long run, from inducing travel to improving market access. Those studies that do provide an economic study in their reports do not explain the methodology or critique the economic study process. This thesis takes a look at using the Texas Statewide Analysis (SAM) in combination with the Transportation Economic Development Impact System (TREDIS) to better understand the bearing a transportation project, or group of projects, may have on a region. The overview and critique of the SAM-TREDIS methodology is completed using a few scenarios of groups of projects for the Texas study region, for which one scenario includes the implementation of HSR in the Texas Triangle. The scenario of high-speed rail is explored as to encourage a future discussion to create a more concrete plan regarding future HSR. While the outputs of SAM for most Texas transportation scenarios were too subtle in difference between scenarios to create informative TREDIS outputs, they provided an in-depth look in the use of SAM and TREDIS separately and collectively. Overall, this method is useful at looking at future roadways projects that produce a moderately significant change in travel characteristics. Another model, or an improved SAM, is recommended for an accurate HSR study.Item Integrating high speed rail systems into urban environments : a comprehensive evaluation(2016-12) Savage, Kevin Michael; Walton, C. MichaelConstruction of a high speed rail system comes with an exhaustive list of challenges. Integrating the system into an existing urban environment is a particularly difficult proposition, given the dense developments and infrastructure systems already in place. Locating a station within a city is a delicate balance between a multitude of factors that include cost, station accessibility, required infrastructure and intermodal connectivity. Acquiring the rail alignment requires even more diplomacy. This thesis explores existing urban integration of current high speed rail systems and stations, evaluating prevalent high speed systems around the world to gauge best practices. Several European countries are notable for their direct connections into city center stations and urban transportation systems, providing passengers with quick, direct access to their final destinations. China and Taiwan have adopted a different approach with many cities, locating stations at the urban fringe and providing a base for transit-oriented development. After a review of existing systems around the world and high speed rail proposals in the United States and specifically, Texas, case studies are performed on the cities of Dallas and Houston. Using current and prior proposals by the Texas TGV and Texas Central Railroad, potential station sites in the two Texas cities will be analyzed for their potential for development and connectivity to transit and roadway systems. The selection of an optimal station location will be aided using criteria from the Federal Railroad Administration and from interviews with planning professionals familiar with both metropolitan areas. In Dallas, the South Side site immediately south of the existing Union Station is recommended for future development while in Houston, a station connecting into the Northwest Transit Center is preferred.Item Intermodal connectivity and its impacts on HSR ridership : Seoul Station and Yongsan Station, South Korea(2013-12) Ha, Hui Jeong; Zhang, Ming, 1963 April 22-; Yang, DanielSouth Korea launched its first high-speed rail (HSR) system in 2004. The primary goal of developing the system was to serve the citizens with improved regional mobility. The government has also invested a large amount of capital in providing amenities and convenience to passengers for the purpose of increasing HSR ridership; improving intermodal connectivity is among the efforts taken by the government and related agencies Yet whether improved intermodal connectivity translates into increased HSR ridership remains under-documented and under-researched. . This professional report examines the question by focusing on two HSR stations in the South Koreea case: Seoul Station and Yongsan Station. This report first presents the basis information about Korean HSR and the stations. It then documents government programs pertaining to intermodal connectivity. For reference purposes, a number of international cases are also reviewed and presented. Lastly, the PR examines the relationship between intermodal connectivity and HSR ridership and offers policy recommendations aiming at increasing ridership and enhancing services.