Future of Highways

The report provides an analysis of a specific scientific or social issue, including methods, findings, and implications.

Excerpt from report:
“What will highways look like in the future? How will they cope in a world experiencing a rising demand for mobility and freight capacity? In an age of rapid economic, political, social, environmental and technological change, the future is far from certain. But we can explore possible futures based on current trends and trajectories as well as emerging ideas and solutions.”

The research method involved a combination of literature review, data collection through surveys or experiments, data analysis using statistical or thematic techniques, and interpretation of the findings within the context of the existing body of knowledge.

ARUP uses slightly different terminology so the scenarios presented in the report are considered user or case studies.

• Qualitative methods used
• Exploratory in nature
• Environmental scanning used

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of a particular scientific or social issue. It begins by outlining the background and significance of the issue, followed by a detailed description of the research methods employed to investigate it. The report then presents the findings, which include quantitative or qualitative data, and discusses the results in the context of the existing literature on the topic. It also explores the implications of the findings for policy, practice, or further research. The report concludes with a summary of the key points and recommendations for stakeholders or future research directions. Throughout, the report maintains a focus on the evidence gathered and the logical reasoning that leads to its conclusions.

Drivers mentioned include:

• An urban world
• technology and connectivity
• A growing and aging population
• Changing behavior and the sharing economy
• changing weather patterns

Categories: 2014 publication year | 2040s time horizon | 2046 time horizon | 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | English publication language | evs | global geographic scope | highways | innovation | transportation