Regular biography
Ian Savage is a Professor of Instruction, Associate Department Chair, and Director of the Transportation and Logistics Program at Northwestern University's Department of Economics. His research focuses on urban public transportation and transportation safety, with publications on the economics of mass transit finances, regulatory oversight, and the economic rationale for safety regulations. His work also explores the valuing of human life and the effectiveness of safety regulations. He has served on the executive committees of various professional organizations dedicated to transportation research.
Scholar-generated biography
Ian Savage is a researcher at Northwestern University specializing in urban transportation and transportation safety. His work explores demographic influences on risk perceptions, fatality risks across transportation modes, and the effectiveness of safety measures such as public education and safety audits. Savage also investigates the economics of transportation safety, including the impact of deregulation and privatization on safety outcomes. His research includes studies on rail-highway grade crossings, truck accidents, and the cross elasticity between gasoline prices and transit use. His work contributes to understanding how policy and market forces influence transportation safety and efficiency.