This project is ongoing.
The Phase II study builds on my Phase I published research ( https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.09.011 ) documenting how public transit agencies are represented in consequential decisionmaking about regional transportation innvestments.
This second phase of the projects asks how the quality of transit representation (e.g. direct voting seat; indirect representation via city/county official) on regional decisionmaking boards impacts the funding resources made available to the public transit agency.
I am testing the hypothesis that transit agencies that have more direct representation on these regional funding boards will get more resources, improving the prospects for better transit systems and service.
Qualifications
- advanced statistics and/or econometrics courses
- interest in public transportation / transportation policy
Duties
- participate in regular standing meetings about research progress, provide updates, and strategize on next steps;
- familiarize self with data provided;
- data cleaning and manipulation: merge datasets and create new variables;
- help to develop and run statistical models and tests.
Typical Time Commitment
5-8 hours week - sustsained engagement with project
Desired Length of Commitment
Two semesters
