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Metadata only record ; This paper uses biophysical and economic simulation models to assess the proposed large-scale brush-control programs in four regions of the Edwards Plateau area in Texas. The objective of the brush control is to increase off-site water yields. For representative ranches in three of the four regions, brush control decreases the net present value. For these three regions to break even on brush control costs, there would need to be cost sharing of 7 to 31% of the total costs. Consequently, the state of Texas would have to supply a significant investment for large-scale brush-control programs to be feasible.

Mobility remains a vital part of the well-being of rural-living, older adults and transportation disadvantaged persons. This study seeks to identify research and policy needs related to rural transit for older people and the transportation disadvantaged. To obtain this goal, the multidisciplinary study team conducted two activities as part of a 2016 rural transportation conference: a survey of conference attendees and open discussion to elicit additional information. Results suggest the attendees felt the need for rural transit for older adults would continue to increase with public and private funding being critical issues. Respondents had similar opinions about challenges and opportunities across socioeconomic characteristics including age, gender, political leaning, rurality, and organizational function. This suggests an opportunity to mobilize support for public transportation.