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Does Policy Knowledge Affect Public Support for Gas Tax Alternatives? A Case Study in Northern New England

Research Product Type

Associated Publication

In this study, researchers find that inaccurate and low levels of information are strongly tied to public opinions about gas tax alternatives. By addressing knowledge gaps using an informed choice questionnaire, they find support for replacing state gas taxes with either a mileage fee or a flat fee shifts substantially.

Economic Considerations: Cost-Effective and Efficient Climate Policies

Research Product Type

Associated Publication

In this paper researchers discuss the economics of climate change.

Effectiveness of Land Use and Demand Strategies in Reducing VMT and GHG Emissions - Passenger

Principal Investigator Deborah Salon, Ph.D.
University of California, Davis

This white paper is written to be a practitioner’s guide to the extensive academic literature that provides evidence of policy effectiveness in reducing vehicle miles travelled (VMT). It compares the costs and benefits of various VMT reduction policies.

Project Status

Complete

Emissions benefits of electric vehicles in Uber and Lyft ride-hailing services

Research Product Type

Associated Publication

High-resolution data from Uber and Lyft in California are used to provide insights into the use of electric vehicles in ride-hailing.

Environmental Policies from Ambition to Action: A Multi-aspect Policy Evaluation of SB 743 and Its Impact on Land Use and Transportation Network

Principal Investigator Reyhane Hosseinzade
University of California, Davis

This three-chapter dissertation will study the reasons behind the decisions of local jurisdictions, including cities and counties, about VMT reduction levels in their environmental reviews and how local planners view equity in the process of implementing VMT-reducing strategies in the CEQA process.

Project Status

In Progress

Equity Impacts of Fee Systems to Support Zero Emission Vehicle Sales in California

Research Product Type

Research Report

Researchers developed feebate structures that are acceptable to key stakeholders, fair across demographic/income groups and economically efficient.

EV Express Lane Excel Tool

Research Product Type

Model

This Excel tool allows users to assess the potential use of express lane discounts as a driver of ZEV adoption by testing the effectiveness of a range of discount scenarios, including scenario

Evaluating Revenue Neutral Incentive Systems for Zero-emission Light-Duty Vehicles in the United States, with Attention to Equity Impacts

Principal Investigator Lewis Fulton, Ph.D.
University of California, Davis

This project evaluates revenue-neutral mechanisms to encourage zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales in the US, with no net cost to taxpayers.

Project Status

Complete

Evaluating Revenue-neutral Mechanisms to Encourage Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Sales in California

Principal Investigator Aditya Ramji, PhD
University of California, Davis

This research will evaluate revenue-neutral mechanisms to encourage zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales in California, with no net cost to taxpayers: The analysis is being done for both private

Project Status

Complete

Evaluating the Need for Policy Interventions: Will On-Demand Ridesharing Services Enhance Sustainability and Mobility?

Principal Investigator Daniel Sperling, Ph.D.
University of California, Davis

This project examines various stakeholder interests to evaluate whether on-demand ride-hailing will help or will undermine sustainable transportation systems.

Project Status

Complete