@article{ref1,
title="Long-range versus short-range research program planning",
journal="Transportation research record",
year="1981",
author="Pinnell, Charles",
volume="829",
number="",
pages="1-3",
abstract="This paper discusses the difference between short-range research (1-5 year implementation period) and long-range research (10-20 years into the future) and points out the critical lack of long-range transportation research. Past eras of urban transportation are identified and discussed, including (a) &quot;introduction of the automobile&quot; era, (b) &quot;getting out of the mud&quot; era, (c) &quot;freeway&quot; era, and (d) &quot;transportation system management&quot; era. The trend to a &quot;regulation&quot; era due to a lack of long-range research and specific directions for our national transportation program is emphasized. The need to develop a new methodology for long-range transportation research is pointed out along with the need for the development of transportation futurists. A suggested framework for the needed methodology is presented and a plea is made for the critical national need to embark on an effective long-range research program in transportation.<p />",
language="en",
issn="0361-1981",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}