Jason Andrew Wagner

Wagner, Jason

Associate Transportation Researcher

Mobility Management
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 455
Austin, TX 78752
ph. (512) 467-0946 Ext. 12106 · fax (979) 845-4872
j-wagner@ttimail.tamu.edu

Short Biography

Mr. Wagner is an associate transportation researcher in the Mobility Management Group at the Texas Transportation Institute. Mr. Wagner's research experience at TTI includes a wide variety of public policy and economic issues. His research currently focuses on the development, application, and management of innovative technologies and policies for the generation of transportation revenue and the improvement of mobility.

Many of Mr. Wagner's research efforts involve the assessment of the effectiveness of a policy or program, especially in comparison to alternatives. He is experienced in the use of benefit-cost analysis to better understand transportation policy choices and the trade-offs associated with them. Jason is also interested in research surrounding the application of performance measures and management to improve performance in public agencies and programs.

Jason received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master of Public Service and Administration from Texas A&M University in May 2011.

Education

  • B.A., Political Science, Texas A&M University, 2011.
  • M.P.S.A., Public Policy and Administration, Texas A&M University, 2011.

Experience

  • Associate Transportation Researcher, Mobility Management, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, June 2012 - Present.
  • Assistant Transportation Researcher, Planning & Evaluation Group, Texas Transportation Institute, May 2011 - July 2011.
  • Graduate Assistant Research, Planning & Evaluation Group, Texas Transportation Institute, September 2010 - May 2011.
  • Student Technician I, Planning & Evaluation Group, Texas Transportation Institute, June 2010 - August 2010.

Selected Publications

J.A. Wagner. Measuring the Performance of Public Engagement in Transportation Planning: Three Best Principles. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. July 2012.

P.J. Carlson, J.A. Wagner. An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Wider Edge Line Pavement Markings. 600491-1. March 2012.

P.J. Carlson, J.A. Wagner. An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Wider Edge Line Pavement Markings. TTI-2012-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. February 2012.