1. Zhong-Ren Peng, Danlin Yu and Edward Beimborn, "Transit User’s Perceptions of AVL Benefits," Journal of the Transportation Research Board: Transportation Research Record, No. 1791, pp.127-132, 2002.
2. Ruihong Huang, Zhong-Ren Peng, "Schedule-Based Path Finding Algorithms for Transit Trip Planning Systems," Journal of the Transportation Research Board: Transportation Research Records, No.1783, pp.142-148, 2002
3. Ruihong Huang, Zhong-Ren Peng, “An Object-Oriented GIS Data Model for Transit Trip Planning Systems," Journal of the Transportation Research Board: Transportation Research Records, No.1804, pp. 205-211, 2002.
4. Zhong-Ren Peng, “Internet GIS for Public Participation,” Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design Vol. 28, pp. 889-905, 2001.
5. Zhong-Ren Peng and Edward Beimborn, “Breakeven Analysis for Statewide ITS Project Identification and Assessment,” Transportation Research Records, 1777, pp. 105-115, 2001.
6. Zhong-Ren Peng and Ruihong Huang, “Design And Development Of Interactive Trip Planning For Web-Based Transit Information Systems,” Transportation Research C: Emerging Technology, Vol. 8 pp. 409-425, 2000
7. Zhong-Ren Peng, "An Assessment of the Development Strategies of Internet GIS," Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, Vol. 26 (1) pp. 117-132, 1999.
8. Jan, Oliver, Alan Horowitz and Zhong-Ren Peng, "Using GPS Data to Understand Variations in Path Choice," Transportation Research Records1725, pp. 37-44, 2000
9. Zhong-Ren Peng and Oliver Jan, "An Assessment of Means of Transit Information Delivery," Transportation Research Records, No. 1666, pp. 92-100, 1999.
10. Zhong-Ren Peng, "A methodology for design of GIS-based automatic transit traveler information systems," Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, Vol. 21, No. 5, pp.359-372, 1997
11. Zhong-Ren Peng, Jonathan N. Groff and Kenneth J. Dueker, "An Enterprise GIS Database Design for Agency-wide Transit Applications," Journal of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, Vol. 10 (2), pp. 46-55, 1998.
12. Zhong-Ren Peng and Arthur C. Nelson "Rural Transit Services: A Local Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis," Transportation Research Records 1623, 1998.
13. Zhong-Ren Peng, "Jobs-Housing Balance and Urban Commuting," Urban Studies, Vol. 34, No.8, pp. 1215-1235, 1997
14. Zhong-Ren Peng and Douglas Nebert, "An Internet-Based GIS Data Access System," Journal of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, 9 (1), pp. 20-30, Spring 1997
15. Zhong-Ren Peng, Kenneth J. Dueker, James Strathman and Janet Hopper, "A Simultaneous Route-Level Transit Patronage Model," Transportation, Vol.24, No. 2, pp. 159-181, 1997
16. Zhong-Ren Peng, Kenneth J. Dueker and James Strathman "Residential Location, Employment Location and Commuter Responses to Parking Price," Transportation Research Records No. 1556, pp. 109-118, 1996
17. Zhong-Ren Peng and Kenneth J. Dueker, "Spatial Data Integration in Transit demand modeling," Journal of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, 7: 26-37, Spring 1995  

Research and Creative Activities

1. Advanced Transit Trip Planning Systems using Internet GIS (Phase IV): sponsored by the Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Workforce Development: $250,000, with additional $250,000 local match. July 1, 2002 - Dec. 31, 2003. Role: Principal Investigator (Co-PI: Mr. Dixon Nuber)
2. The Impact of Variable Message Sign (VMS) on Traveler’s Behavior: sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and Wisconsin Department of Transportation: $80,000. Principal Investigator. March, 2002 - Dec. 31, 2003.
3. Development and Design of Advanced Multi-modal Travel Information Systems: sponsored by the Wisconsin. Department of Transportation: $171,587. Principal Investigator. September 2002 - September 2003.
4. Transit Mobility, Jobs Access, And Low-Income Labor Participation in U.S. Metropolitan Areas. Funded by National Science Foundation, BCS-0078686, Co-PI (with Thomas Sanchez from Virginia Tech and Qing Shen from University of Maryland). Funding: $165,000
5. Advanced Transit Trip Planning Systems using Internet GIS (Phase III): sponsored by the Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Workforce Development: $258,253. July 1, 2001 - Dec. 31, 2002. Role: Principal Investigator (Co-PI: Mr. Dixon Nuber)
6. Internet Based Transit Trip Planning System Design (phase II), sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Funding: $185,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator (with Pamela Parins) 3/99-- 6/2000
7. An Evaluation of AVL Impacts on Small and Medium Sized Transit Agencies, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Funding: $190,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator (with Dr. Edward Beimborn). 10/99 -- current
8. ITS System Evaluation and Technology Development, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Funding: $90,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator (with Dr. Alan Horowitz). 8/99 -- 6/2001
9. ITS Benefits Analysis Methods, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Funding: $40,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator (with Dr. Edward Beimborn). 5/99 – 12/00
10. Transit Trip Planning System: A Pilot Project on System Design and Evaluation, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Funding: $35,000. Role: Principal Investigator, 4/99-10/99
11. An Assessment of the Development of Internet GIS and Its applications in Urban Planning, sponsored by the Center for Urban Initiative and Research. Funding: $13,500. Role: Principal Investigator. 5/97 – 6/98
12. Evaluation of the Benefits of Automated Vehicle Location Systems, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Funding: $75,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator (with Dr. Edward Beimborn). 5/97 – 12/98
13. Development of An Integrated Land Use, Transportation and Air Quality Model, sponsored by the Graduate School Research Committee at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Funding: $11,525, 1/97 – 6/98, Role: Principal Investigator

Service
Committee of Spatial Data and Information Science, Transportation Research Board, 1998-present;
Editorial Board Member of the Journal of American Planning Association;
Transportation Subcommittee of the Physical Environment Committee, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1999-present

Faculty Research & Work