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NuStats specializes in scientific research on social issues and components of quality of life, as well as on consumer market behavior. Projects measure and provide understanding of attitudes and motivations, behavior and propensity to change it, revealed and stated preferences, and underlying drivers of opinion and choice. The firm’s strategic vision is the fusing of rigorous survey science and cutting-edge technology to deliver top quality market research and consulting. A multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced experts employs best-practice analytical methods, customized tools, and technical infrastructure to deliver data, insights for decision making, and best value to public and private sector clients. As of June 2006, NuStats is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTV AG in Karlsruhe, Germany.

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New Data on Texans’ Behavioral Responses to Increasing Gas Prices

As the cost of filling a gas tank creeps toward three figures, Texans’ lifestyles are undergoing shifts. NuStats conducted a survey of residents in Austin, Dallas/ Ft. Worth, and El Paso the week of July 21, 2008 on this topic. Click here to read more.

PTV Compass

Take a look at this quarter's edition of PTV Compass for a compelling cover story that discusses PTV's new simulation software that focuses on the effect that pedestrians have on traffic and how transportation modelers can design motorized traffic models that embrace increasing pedestrian traffic. The simulation was used to help solve the world's biggest pedestrian traffic problem - the Hajj in Mecca. click here to read more

The Next Big Thing in Origin / Destination Data Capture

NuStats is currently using PTV TripTracer to collect origin / destination information in the New York City metropolitan region. With TripTracer, interviewers are “virtually” local – with knowledge of place names, locations, and street and public transit networks at their fingertips. TripTracer makes travel survey interviewing and location geocoding accurate, precise, and efficient. It brings a capability to trace actual routes in real-time to control for under-reporting of trips. And, it enhances the respondent-interviewer interaction. View the benefits of TripTracer in this 3-minute video of an actual interview in the New York City area

Great Reads

Truck Driver Intercept Survey

Public Opinion on Tolling

Communicating The Value of Research