CAPP LAB City Analytics + Planning Policy

Publications

Peer Reviewed Publications (* First author, + Corresponding author)

  1. Chang, J.S., Jeong, S., and Yang, W. (2025) Which Vehicle Type is More Responsive to Traffic Information Provided on Local Roads? European Transport Research Review (in press)
  2. Yang, W.* and Chang, J.S. (2025) A Quasi-Experimental Study of Light Rail Transit on Jobs-Housing Balance by Regional Typology: A Case Study of South Korea, Journal of Transport Geography, vol 124, 104173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2025.104173
  3. Yang, W.*+, Kim, K., and Kim, J. (2025) Shared Dockless E-Scooter and Metro Station Built Environment: Its Nonlinear Relationship Using Random Forest Modeling, Transportation Planning and Technology, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060.2025.2462966
  4. Yang, W.* and Han, S. (2025) Direct and Indirect Effects of Road Design Attributes on Traffic Safety, Journal of Safety Research, vol 93, 156-169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2025.02.017
  5. Azin, B., Ewing, R., Yang, W.+, Promy, N., Kalantari, H., and Tabassum, N. (2025) Urban Arterial Lane Width versus Speed and Crash Rates: A Comprehensive Study for Road Safety, Sustainability, 17(2), 682. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020628
  6. Tabassum, N., Kalantari, H., Kaniewska, J., Ameli, H., Ewing, R., Yang, W., and Promy, N. (2025) Ways of Increasing Transit Ridership - Lessons Learned from Successful Transit Agencies, Case Studies on Transport Policy, vol 19, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2024.101362
  7. Yang, W.*+ (2024) Can Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Improve Regional Economic Activities? Evidence from Business Sales of Intermountain Region, United States, Journal of Urban Science, 13(2), https://doi.org/10.22645/udi.2024.12.31.03
  8. Yang, W.*+ and Ewing, R. (2024) Unlocking the Role of Shared Dockless E-Scooters Bridging Last-Mile Gaps: A Quasi-Experimental Study of Metro Rail Transit in Los Angeles, Travel Behaviour and Society, vol 37, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2024.100869
  9. Ewing, R., Yang, W.+, Promy, N.S., Kaniewska, J., and Tabassum, N. (2024) Selective State DOT Lane Width Standards and Guidelines to Reduce Speeds and Improve Safety, Infrastructures, 9(9), 141 https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures9090141
  10. Kim, J., Ewing, R., Yang, W., and Kalantari, H. (2024) Short-term and Mid-term Effect of Streetcar on Vehicle-Vehicle (and Vehicle-Pedestrian) Crash Rate on Adjacent Street, Case Studies on Transport Policy, vol.17, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2024.101262
  11. Han, S., Choi, M., and Yang, W.+ (2023) Analysis on the Change of Motorbike Crashes After COVID-19 Pandemic, Journal of Korean Society of Transportation, 41(7), https://doi.org/10.7470/jkst.2023.41.7.824
  12. Yang, W.*+ and Ewing, R. (2023) Examining the Nonlinear Effects of Neighborhoods Housing+Transportation Affordability on Shared Dockless E-Scooter Ridership Using Machine Learning Approach, Transportation, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11116-023-10448-3
  13. Yang, W.*, Tian, G., and Ewing, R. (2023) Impact of Corridor Highway System on Communities: Built Environment and Travel Mode Choices, Cities, vol. 141, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2023.104467
  14. Hong, A. and Yang, W. (2023) Urban Environment and Pedestrian Safety, Urban Health Studies, 2(1), 27-44. https://doi.org/10.59013/auh.2023.2.1.003
  15. Kim, K., Yang, W.+ and Brewer, S. (2022) Analyzing Change in Business Activity before, during, and after Autonomous Shuttle Bus Service in the Old Las Vegas Downtown Area, Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 148(1). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)UP.1943-5444.0000788
  16. Yang, W.* and Oh, D. (2021) Can Sustainable Tourism Be More Sustainable? -Lessons Learned from Albergo Diffuso in Italy and East Asia, Journal of Tourism Management Research, 8(2), 136-149. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.31.2021.82.136.149
  17. Choi, M., and Yang, W.* (2018) Physical, Economic, and Social Effects of Commercial Gentrification in Residential Area, Journal of Korea Planning Association, 53(1), 123-136. https://doi.org/10.17208/jkpa.2018.02.53.1.123
  18. Park, J., and Yang, W.+ (2018) A Study on the Effectiveness of Overseas Construction Projects Using Official Development Assistance (ODA). Time Series Analysis (VECM) of S. Korea ODA 1991-2015, Journal of Korea Contents Association, 18(6), 144-154. https://doi.org/10.5392/JKCA.2018.18.06.144

Under Review Publications (* First author, + Corresponding author)

  1. [Revise and Resubmit] Hong, A., Yang, W., and Choi, D., Healthy Aging in Place: A Systematic Review of Environmental Barriers, Journal of Planning Literature
  2. [Under review] Kalantari, H., Yang, W.+, and Ewing, R., Can Micromobility Connect First and Last-Mile of Public Rail Transit? Lessons Learned from Intercept User Survey in Utah, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation
  3. [Under review] Yang, W.*, Han, S., and Bae, H., Perceived Safety vs. Actual Safety: Evidence from ESRA Survey of Road Users in South Korea, Travel Behaviour and Society http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4948392
  4. [Under review] Yang, W.*+ and Kang, B., Traffic Calming Measure Versus Pedestrian Safety Facility: Assessing Injury Risk Reduction Effects in School Zones, Accident Analysis and Prevention

Manuscript in Preparation

  1. Understanding Micromobility Safety: Built Environment, Risk, and Exposure
  2. Environmental Correlates of Pedestrian Safety: The Role of Exposure and Risk
  3. A Meta-Regression Analysis of Built Environment Factors Influencing Shared Micromobility Trip Generation
  4. Road Design, Traffic Conditions, and Safety Risks: A Systematic Review
  5. Slower Roads, Cleaner Skies? The Causal Effects of Speed Limit Policy on Urban Air Quality
  6. Design Quality of Villa Residential Neighborhoods and Its Impacts on Mental Health