Shixiong Jiang , Canhuang Cai , Hongjian Zhao , Wenyi Zhang , Kai Yuan
{"title":"Quantile effect of accessibility on house prices and rents: A comparative study from Fuzhou, China","authors":"Shixiong Jiang , Canhuang Cai , Hongjian Zhao , Wenyi Zhang , Kai Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2026.101721","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2026.101721","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Quantifying the benefits of accessibility on property prices is important for supporting infrastructure planning and guiding land use development. However, disparities between its effects on house prices and rents remain largely underexplored, which is essential to investigate the similarities and differences between owners and renters in residential location choices. This study is conducted in Fuzhou, China, with the open data, such as house listing information from <span><span>Lianjia.com</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>, and points of interest from Amap. This study adopts a supply-side perspective to investigate how sellers and landlords capitalize property characteristics into list prices and rents. Econometric analyses, including spatial lag, spatial error, and quantile spatial regression models, revealed consistent variable influences on both house prices and rents—positively for number of bedrooms and negatively for property age and distance to the central business district. However, distinctions arose for variables like south-facing orientation. Notably, homeowners prioritized neighborhood facilities over proximity. Two-stage quantile spatial regression can estimate varying, heterogeneous relationships across the entire conditional distribution, which confirmed that the preferences are different for submarkets. For example, owners of high-priced houses are more influenced by life and education factors, while those of low-priced ones prioritize work and transport. These insights inform governmental housing market regulation and investment strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"116 ","pages":"Article 101721"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146079757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"By air or land? Comparing costs of cable car and bus systems design","authors":"Sergio Jara-Díaz , Esteban Muñoz-Paulsen","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2026.101743","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2026.101743","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cable cars have been installed as part of the public transport system in many cities with uneven topography. Despite the existence of buses as an alternative transport mode, the scarce comparative analysis in the literature of these two technologies only considers operator costs. The objective of this article is to compare the performance of cable cars with buses using an analytical methodology considering operator and users costs, including the effect of slope, crowding and the relation between bus speed and infrastructure cost. Using parameters values and the context from La Paz, the analytical models yield optimal designs that show that cable cars offer advantages on moderate to steep slopes and medium demand until their capacity is exhausted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"116 ","pages":"Article 101743"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147421738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Airline schedule padding as a competitive strategy","authors":"Jules O. Yimga , Huubinh B. Le","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101700","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101700","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper examines schedule padding as a strategic response to competitors' scheduling behavior in the U.S. domestic airline market. Using quarterly panel data at the airline–airport-pair level for 2023 and instrumental-variable estimation, we find strong evidence of strategic complementarity: 1-min increase in competitors’ padding induces nearly a 1-min increase by the focal carrier. This imitation persists across multiple benchmark definitions and market hauls, though the intensity is slightly weaker in highly competitive markets. The results suggest that the U.S. Department of Transportation on-time performance metrics may unintentionally promote a padding “arms race,” lengthening schedules, with implications for competition policy, scheduling efficiency, and consumer welfare.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 101700"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145840226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shifting the gears: How renewable energy technology budgets accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles","authors":"Shoukat Ali , Sajid Ali , Raima Nazar","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2026.101728","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2026.101728","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the world races toward a low-carbon future, the strategic intersection of clean energy financing and transport innovation is emerging as a defining milestone in sustainable development. This investigation analyzes the asymmetric impact of renewable energy technology budgets on electric vehicle adoption across the top 10 countries with the highest electric vehicle stock and significant renewable energy deployment (China, the USA, Germany, Japan, France, the UK, Norway, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Canada). Contrary to previous works that primarily relied on panel data methodologies and habitually overlooked local disparities, this research employs the sophisticated Quantile-on-Quantile tool. It facilitates an extensive appraisal of regional variations, thereby enhancing precision and delivering a deeper understanding of each country's distinctive characteristics. The findings display a positive and significant association between renewable energy technology budgets and electric vehicle stock in most sample economies, each displaying distinctive tendencies and reactions. The results highlight the urgent need for policymakers to conduct comprehensive analysis and formulate context-specific tactics that effectively address the complex interplay between renewable energy technology investment and electric vehicle adoption, particularly given their critical alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"116 ","pages":"Article 101728"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146189259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A multiscale assessment on negative transport externalities: Magnitude, composition and policy implications","authors":"Ka Ho Tsoi, Becky P.Y. Loo","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2026.101732","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2026.101732","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While transportation supports mobility, economy and wellbeing, there is a wide range of negative transport externalities. This paper reviews and examines eight major negative transport externalities from direct greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, well-to-tank emissions, traffic noise, habitat change, traffic congestion, traffic fatalities and casualties to barrier effects. The study provides an updated assessment of these eight negative transport externalities in 2020 by applying a consistent methodology in both passenger and freight transport at different spatial scales. Detailed audits of EU-28, Australia and Hong Kong are conducted to estimate the magnitude and composition of negative transport externalities at the regional, national and city levels, respectively. Our findings suggest that the total negative transport externalities accounted for 2.7-5.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and trucks contributed to at least 25% of total externalities. At the city scale, the social impacts on human health are notable. More proactive and timely policies that cover both passenger and freight transport are necessary to achieve sustainability in the transport sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"116 ","pages":"Article 101732"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146189265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luísa Tavares Muzzi de Sousa , Gracielle Gonçalves Ferreira de Araújo , Maria Leonor Alves Maia , Jorge Luiz dos Santos Junior , Lílian dos Santos Fontes Pereira Bracarense , Leise Kelli de Oliveira
{"title":"Designing a collection and delivery point network based on distributive justice principles","authors":"Luísa Tavares Muzzi de Sousa , Gracielle Gonçalves Ferreira de Araújo , Maria Leonor Alves Maia , Jorge Luiz dos Santos Junior , Lílian dos Santos Fontes Pereira Bracarense , Leise Kelli de Oliveira","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2026.101723","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2026.101723","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Collection and delivery points (CDPs) consolidate parcel deliveries and reduce the circulation of freight vehicles, lowering operational costs. They also offer a more accessible alternative to home delivery, which is often restrictive, as not everyone is available during working hours and some areas lack coverage. Addressing these challenges is essential for increasing efficiency and mitigating negative externalities. This study proposes a CDP network design that ensures equitable access to small nonperishable goods. A location-allocation problem is solved to determine optimal CDP locations, maximising facility coverage while minimising the number of required facilities through fair resource allocation. The proposed network is compared with the Brazilian Post Office Box (PO Box) service to evaluate improvements in accessibility. From a planning perspective, the findings provide valuable information for both public and private sectors in decision-making on parcel delivery services. Public authorities can use the results to develop policies that improve urban logistics, while private companies can establish a CDP network that ensures accessibility to users while maintaining low operational costs. Ultimately, the study contributes to improving last-mile logistics by offering an efficient and inclusive alternative to traditional home delivery methods, reducing environmental and economic impacts in urban freight distribution.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"116 ","pages":"Article 101723"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146189269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Aircraft speed and fuel usage: Empirical estimates with an exploration of environmental speed limits","authors":"Jan K. Brueckner , Chrystyane Abreu","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101655","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101655","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper uses a Brazilian dataset to estimate the relationship between fuel usage and speed for jet passenger aircraft. This exercise appears to be unique, with prior evidence on the fuel-speed relationship coming entirely from engineering models. The regressions generate U-shaped fuel-speed curves like those from the engineering approach, focusing on groups of narrow-body aircraft types (NEO vs. pre-NEO), rather than individual aircraft models. The empirical estimates are used to evaluate the desirability of environmental aircraft speed limits, which would force planes to fly at a speed that minimizes fuel usage, thereby reducing carbon emissions but imposing longer flight times on passengers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101655"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145474487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Towards sustainable logistics: Investigating the role of digitalisation in improving eco-efficiency","authors":"Xiao Fang Pi , Chor Foon Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101665","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101665","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines how digitalisation and energy structure affect logistics eco-efficiency (LECO), a critical metric for balancing economic and environmental goals in the logistics sector. Using balanced panel data from 36 OECD countries (2008–2020), the analysis employs the Super-SBM-Undesirable model, Tobit regression, and the Method of Moments Quantile regression. Results reveal that digitalisation and renewable energy significantly enhance LECO, while non-renewable energy has a detrimental effect. Notably, digitalisation plays an important moderating role in the energy–LECO relationship. At moderate digital maturity, the benefits of renewable energy are amplified; however, higher digital intensity triggers a rebound effect, diminishing or even reversing these gains. Conversely, digital advancement mitigates the negative impact of non-renewable energy. These insights suggest that policymakers prioritise investments in digital infrastructure and sector-specific applications to enhance logistics eco-efficiency. More importantly, they should align digital transformation strategies with environmental goals to fully leverage the moderating role of digitalisation in energy–LECO interactions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101665"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145474484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multistage modeling of advanced seat reservation and fare product choices","authors":"Chieh-Hua Wen, Zheng Tai","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101652","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101652","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Airlines provide a range of fare products and ancillary services to accommodate travelers’ diverse requirements. This study presents a modeling framework for air travel decisions, focusing on fare product choice and advanced seat selection. The framework is utilized to develop and estimate mixed logit models in multiple stages to enhance air travel demand and revenue forecasting. The proposed models are validated using online survey data collected from a sample of respondents who have traveled from Taipei to Tokyo and/or Taipei to San Francisco. The empirical results indicate that individual socioeconomic status and trip characteristics strongly influence decisions at various stages. Airfare and seat selection fees play crucial roles in air travelers’ decision-making. Significant substitutions between alternatives and notable heterogeneity in preferences were observed. Our findings offer important behavioral and managerial suggestions for airlines.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101652"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145334000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of the spatial range advantage of vehicle owners and its implications on vehicle ownership aspirations: Insights from India and takeaways for transportation equity","authors":"Sandip Chakrabarti , Muskan Verma","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101661","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101661","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The existence, causes, and consequences of the accessibility advantage offered by personal motorized vehicles relative to alternative modes have been explored in the literature. We use data from a relatively understudied geographical context to estimate the magnitude and analyze the implications of the disparity in spatial range, specifically the 60-min travel range – i.e., the maximum distance that can be covered, on average, via the multimodal transportation network – between personal motorized vehicle owners and non-owners. A higher travel range within a specified time window may indicate greater accessibility to opportunities. We use nationally representative survey data comprising over 178,000 households across India to first examine whether and to what extent household vehicle ownership is associated with a relative 60-min travel range advantage. Using an experience- and perception-based measure of household-level travel range, we find that the 60-min travel range of vehicle-owning households is at least 10 % more than vehicle-less households. This travel range advantage is relatively greater in rural and low-density areas and locations with limited public transit services. Next, we analyze whether the 60-min travel range determines the aspiration of owning a household vehicle. In urban areas, a one-km lower 60-min travel range is associated with about 5 % higher odds of aspiring to own a car. Our analysis highlights that existing vehicle owners in India enjoy a potential spatial travel range advantage relative to non-owners, and that this advantage promotes latent demand for vehicle ownership in urban areas. Closing the gap can ensure equity in accessibility and reduce personal vehicle dependence.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101661"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145690808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}