Ron Fraser papers

Location of collection:

George Mason University

2400 Fenwick Library

Special Collections Research Center

Fenwick Library MS2FL

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA 22030

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Mieko Palazzo

Email: speccoll@gmu.edu

Phone: (703) 993-2220

Fax: (703) 993-2669

Web: scrc.gmu.edu

Summary

Extent:

2.5 linear feet

Creator:

Ron Fraser

Abstract:

For his Ph.D. in Public Policy, Ron Fraser wrote a dissertation on the reauthorization of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991. The materials in this collection come from his dissertation research and include 44 microcassette audiotapes, transcriptions, and 5.25" floppy disks of interviews with upper-level transportation officials.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

For his Ph.D. in Public Policy, Ron Fraser wrote a dissertation on the reauthorization of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991. The materials in this collection come from his dissertation research and include interstate highway planning reports as well as 44 microcassette audiotapes, transcriptions, and 5.25" floppy disks of interviews with dozens of upper-level transportation officials. Among the interviewees are Sarah Campbell, former Surface Transportation Policy Project Director; International Transportation Policy Consultant Alan E. Pisarski; Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Deputy Chair Edward Kussy; Kevin E. Heanue, Director of Environment and Planning for the FHWA; and William Roberts, Legislative Director for the Environmental Defense Fund.

Biographical / historical:

Ron Fraser holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy.

Acquisition information:

Collection donated by Ron Fraser in 2005.

Arrangement:

Organized by subject.

Physical location:

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Highway planning--United States.
Transportation--United States--Planning.