The paper reviews the US experience in using decision models to support environmental
policy making. Cost benefit and cost effectiveness are examined in the context of efficiency …

Decision models used in support of policy analysis do not handle uncertainty well. A
fundamental requirement is the need to identify the sources of uncertainty and the limits of …

In this article, the authors develop three dynamic models of urban growth with a focus on the
efficient utilization of lumpy urban infrastructure. First, the authors show that the optimal …

The poor representation of uncertainty in the urban transportation planning process can lead
to excessively large and permanent facilities. Such inflexible facilities and systems may …

Under and overdesign is a major consideration in public infrastructure expansion.
Traditional engineering economies of scale leading to overdesign errors must be …

The concept of order is a powerful and appealing inspiration for the planning and
development of urban infrastructure. Those engaged in the planning process derive …

The public/private partnership institutional structure of ITS and related externality and
sustainability issues decrease the applicability and effectiveness of traditional ITS evaluation …

The choice of a good location strategy is one of the most crucial decisions facing a retailer.
While a number of recent articles have addressed the issue of site selection, the related …

This paper reports on an application of the probabilistic multi-dimensional scaling algorithm
(PROSCAL) to assess the priority in benefits desired from various intelligent transportation …

More responsibilities for planning water resources are being placed on local planners at a
time when demand for water services is uncertain and financial conditions are pressing …