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The TREDIS Team
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New Research: Direct User Impacts
TREDIS accomplishes the difficult task of tracking the complexities of multi-modal user benefits. A recent article, A Generalized Approach for Assessing the Direct User Impacts of Transport Projects, by B. Alstadt & G. Weisbrod, presented at the Transportation Research Board's Annual Conference, discusses how this is achieved and the recommended approach as implemented in TREDIS.
See the Article on Direct User Benefit Accounting |
Featured Case: Wisconsin Short-Line Railroad
Wisconsin DOT has provided a summary of its uses of TREDIS to assess the potential impacts of a short-line railroad abandonment. The results also showed the benefits of the state taking action to keep the rail line operating. Read on... |
Updated TREDIS Features
TREDIS version 3.3 incorporates the following requested improvements:
- new multi-user security options,
- new report tables on economic competitiveness,
- updated business attraction calculations.
The next update, scheduled for late Feb. 2008, will include new reports on regional freight flows, as well as an enhanced breakdown of regional vs. national benefits.During February, we are also soliciting ideas about features and improvements to be implemented during 2008. Please post your suggestions at the TREDIS Forum. Please use the login details you already have or register as a first time user. You can start a new thread or contribute to an existing discussion.Add your suggestions for TREDIS improvements. |
