Michael S. Bomba

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Journal Article

• Bomba, M.S. and R. Harrison. (2005). Changing Maritime Shipping Patterns between Asian Countries in the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation Agreement and the United States: Is There a Role for Short Sea Shipping on the Korean Peninsula? Journal of International Logistics and Trade. Volume 2, Number 2, p. 61-82..
• Bomba, M.S. and R. Harrison. (2002). Feasibility of a Container-on-Barge Network along the Texas Gulf Coast. Transportation Research Record 1782. p. 23-30..
• Bomba, M.S., R. Harrison, and C.M. Walton. (2001). Planning for Mega-Containerships: A Statewide Transportation Planning Approach. Transportation Research Record 1777. p. 129-137..

Magazine/Trade Publication

• Bomba, M.. (2008). "Good Fences? Communities along the U.S.-Mexico border are struggling with the new realities of homeland security." Planning. Vol. 74, No. 4. 8 April 2008..
• Bomba, M.. (2007). "Building a Panama Canal for a New World Economy." ViewPoint Americas. Vol. 6, Issue 9. 3 April 2007..

Research Report

• Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. Texas-Mexico International Border Crossing Guide 2021. 257. Austin, TX, Texas Department of Transportation.
• Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. Texas-Mexico International Border Crossings Guide. Austin, TX, Texas Department of Transportation.
• Flynn, C., Kline, S., Saxe, A., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Intra-Industry Trade: Transportation Needs of Growing Texas Industries. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-5..
• de Bianco, T., Draper, M., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Nearshoring in Mexico: Recent Trends and Relevance to Texas. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-3..
• Halbach, B., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Potential Implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership for Transportation Planning in Texas. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-6..
• Villareal, M.M., Wilson, V., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Rail and Logistics Hubs: Opportunities for Improvement. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-4..
• Dolan, R., Huffman, J., Roberts, D., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Reshoring in Texas: Understanding the Phenomenon. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-2..
• Biscaro, S., Bohrt, M., Krupp, M., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Texas’s Manufacturing Competitiveness. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-1..
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S. (2013). Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Children’s Medical Center of Dallas..
• Caldas, C., Stock, T., Prozzi, J., Loftus-Otway, L., Clower, T., Bomba, M.S. (2013). Linking Long-Range Transportation Planning with Project Planning in Support of the Environmental Review Process. FHWA/TX-13/0-6701-1..
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., Woods, L.A., Hauge, J.A., Reyes-Loya, M., Seman, M. (2013). Selected 2012-2014 Trade Flows and Texas Gulf Ports: Panama Canal and South American Markets. Report FHWA/TX-13/0-6690-UNT-1..
• Stock, T., Caldas, C., Loftus-Otway, L., Prozzi, J., Clower, T., Bomba, M.S. (2013). TxDOT Resource for Linking Regional Planning with Project Planning in Support of NEPA. TxDOT Project 0-6701..
• Clower, T., Ruggiere, P., Bomba, M.S., Arndt, J., Li, J., Edrington, S., Hendershot, P. (2010). Evaluating the Impact of Transit-Oriented Development. Report 0-6511..
• Manuel, L., Kallivokas, L., Williamson, E., Bomba, M.S., Berlin, K., Cryer, A., Henderson, W. (2006). A Probabilistic Analysis of the Frequency of Bridge Collapses due to Vessel Impact. Report 0-4650-1..
• Thompson, F., Bomba, M.S., Walton, C.M. (2006). Coordinating Emergency Traffic Management Response during Extraordinary Events. Project 0-4450-1.
• Bomba, M.S., Mazumder, D., Huston, N., Harrison, R. (2006). Landside Access Needs for Deep-Water Ports in Texas. Report 0-4437-1..
• Hall, W., Bomba, M.S., Walton, C.M. (2005). Using Emergency Notification Software to Improve TxDOT’s AMBER Alert Response. Report 5-4450-01-1..
• Bomba, M.S. (2004). 2004 Strategic Plan for Commercial Spaceport Development in Texas..
• Harrison, R., Bomba, M.S. (2002). Infrastructure Impacts and Operational Requirements Associated with the Next Generation Containerships (Megaships) on the Texas Transportation System. Report 5-1833-1..
• Bomba, M.S., Harrison, R., Walton, C.M. (2001). An Identification Process and Evaluation Framework for Texas Gulf Containerports. Report 01833-2..

Technical Report

• Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L., Loftus-Olway, L., Harrison, R., Kahil, N., Hodge, J., Cooley, J. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Capacity Study 0-6884-1. 141. Austin, TX, Texas Department of Transportation.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Contract

• Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Weston, L.M. (Co-Principal), "Support for Implementation of the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Plan, FY 2023-FY 2024," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1972952 Funded. (2022 - 2024).
• Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Weston, L. (Supporting), "The E-Commerce Returns and Reverse Logistics Landscape," sponsored by Office of the Inspector General, Federal, $37500 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Nowicki, D.R. (Co-Principal), Randall, W.S. (Co-Principal), Fite, J.T. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Regional Campus Strategy," sponsored by University of North Texas, State, $300000 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
• Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Nowicki, D., Weston, L.M., "Grayson County Freight Mobility Plan � Phase 3," sponsored by Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization, Regional, Funded. (2020 - 2020).
• Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "Data Collection for Estimating the Economic Impacts of the North Texas Fair and Rodeo," sponsored by North Texas State Fair Association, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2019).
• Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "The Economic Impacts of the Proposed North Texas Fairgrounds," sponsored by North Texas State Fair Association, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2019).
• Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "Grayson County Freight Mobility Plan � Phase 1," sponsored by Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization, Regional, Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "The E-Commerce Returns and Reverse Logistics Landscape," sponsored by Office of the Inspector General (OIG) � U.S. Postal Service, National, Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Bomba, M.S., Nowicki, D., Fite, J., Weston, L.M., "Regional Campus Strategy," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2017 - 2018).

Grant - Research

• Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Weston, L.M. (Co-Principal), Ogden, J.A. (Co-Principal), "TxDOT Interagency Cooperation Contract: Ongoing Support for Implementation of the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $3802618.26 Funded. (2024 - 2026).
• Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Weston, L.M. (Co-Principal), Ogden, J.A. (Supporting), "Support for Implementation of the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1972952 Funded. (2022 - 2024).
• Nowicki, D. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Weston, L.M. (Supporting), "Support for the Activities of the Border Trade Advisory Committee and Implementation of the Texas Border Strategic Transportation Blueprint," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1585163 Funded. (2019 - 2022).
• Hutson, N. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Policy and Border Constraints to Proposed Rail Connectivity in Central and South Asia," sponsored by McNatt Logistics Institute, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
• nowicki, d. (Co-Principal), Fite, J.T. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Sauser, B.J. (Co-Principal), "Supply Chain Finance – Exploration to Understanding," sponsored by East West Bank, Private, $10000 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
• Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Supporting), "Support of Implementing the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act and the Border Trade Advisory Committee," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1008821 Funded. (2016 - 2019).
• nowicki, d. (Co-Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Principal), Fite, J.T. (Co-Principal), "Grayson County Freight Mobility Plan," sponsored by Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization, Local, $20000 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Polhen, T. (Principal), Sauser, B. (Supporting), Nowicki, D.R. (Co-Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Capacity Study," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $120000 Funded. (2015 - 2018).
• Pohlen, T.L. (Supporting), Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Freight Interagency Contract--Cross Border Trade," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $406295 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
• Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), Bomba, M. (Co-Principal), "Understanding The Potential Impacts From Mexico's Petroleum Industry Reforms On Texas's Transportation Infrastructure," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $169160 Funded. (2014 - 2017).
• Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Freight Interagency Contract--Cross Border Trade," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $269711 Funded. (2014 - 2016).
• Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "SUPPORT FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF THE BORDER TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEXAS BORDER STRATEGIC TRANSPORTATION BLUEPRINT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEXAS-MEXICO BORDER TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2019 - 2022).
• Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "SUPPORT OF IMPLEMENTING THE FIXING AMERICA'S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT AND THE BORDER TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2016 - 2019).
• Pohlen, T.L. (Supporting), Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Freight Interagency Contract--Cross Border Trade," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2017 - 2018).
• Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Principal), "Texas A&M Transportation Institute-Interagency Cooperation Contract," sponsored by Texas A&M University System, ST, Funded. (2016 - 2017).
• Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), "Gulf Intercoastal Waterway Capacity Study," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2015 - 2017).
• Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), "Understanding the Potential Impacts from Mexico's Petroleum Industry Reforms on Texas's Transportation Infrastructure," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2015 - 2016).
• Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), "Estimating the Potential Economic Development and Property Value Impacts of a Proposed Realignment of the Western Portion of Loop 335," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2015 - 2016).
• Gage, L.G. (Supporting), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), Clower, T.L. (Supporting), "Interagency Contract to Assist TxDOT in Implementing the Requirements of MAP-21 (P.L. 112-141)," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2013 - 2016).
• Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), "NEPA Reporting Synthesis of State Practices," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2015 - 2015).
• Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Freight Interagency Contract--Cross Border Trade," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2014).

Sponsored Research

• Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., "Mission Operations Benchmarking Delivery Contract 01E34-001," sponsored by Office of the Inspector General (OIG) - U.S. Postal Service, Federal, $125000 Funded. (2019 - 2019).
• Fite, J., Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., "2017-2018. Regional Campus Strategy," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $300000 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
• Bomba, M.S., "Assessing the Economic Impacts of Special Events in the Tarrant Regional Water District," sponsored by Tarrant Regional Water District, Local, $24744 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
• Bomba, M.S., "Technical Assistance and Support for TxDOT Maritime Division," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $15431 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
• Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Gulf Intracoastal Canal Capacity Study," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $176265 Funded. (2016 - 2017).
• Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Estimating the Potential Economic Development and Property Value Impacts of a Proposed Realignment of the Western Portion of Loop 335," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $48500 Funded. (2015 - 2016).
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "Interagency Contract to Assist TxDOT in Implementing the Requirements of MAP-21 (P.L. 112-141)," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $462154 Funded. (2013 - 2016).
• Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "NEPA Reporting Synthesis of State Practices. Texas Department of Transportation," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $40884 Funded. (2015 - 2015).
• Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Preparation of Texas Strategic Maritime Plan," sponsored by Texas A&M University System, State, $27825 Funded. (2014 - 2015).
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "Preparation of Texas Transportation Commission’s Report on the Texas Maritime Port Community," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $38141 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "TxDOT Demographic Handbook Update," sponsored by Texas A&M University System, State, $30000 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
• Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Update of the Economic, Fiscal, and Development Impacts of the North Texas Tollway Authority Systems," sponsored by North Texas Tollway Authority, Local, $20000 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "Strategic Economic Development Planning: Target Industries, Clusters, and Implementation," sponsored by Garland Economic Development Partnership, Local, $9855 Funded. (2013 - 2014).
• Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., "Mission Operations Benchmarking Delivery Contract 01E34-001," sponsored by Office of the Inspector General (OIG) - U.S. Postal Service, Federal, Funded. (2019 - 2019).
• Fite, J., Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., "2017-2018. Regional Campus Strategy," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2017 - 2018).
• Bomba, M.S., "Assessing the Economic Impacts of Special Events in the Tarrant Regional Water District," sponsored by Tarrant Regional Water District, Local, Funded. (2017 - 2017).
• Bomba, M.S., "Technical Assistance and Support for TxDOT Maritime Division," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2017 - 2017).
• Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Gulf Intracoastal Canal Capacity Study," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2016 - 2017).
• Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "NEPA Reporting Synthesis of State Practices. Texas Department of Transportation," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2015 - 2015).
• Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Preparation of Texas Strategic Maritime Plan," sponsored by Texas A&M University System, State, Funded. (2014 - 2015).
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "Preparation of Texas Transportation Commission�s Report on the Texas Maritime Port Community," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2014 - 2014).
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "TxDOT Demographic Handbook Update," sponsored by Texas A&M University System, State, Funded. (2014 - 2014).
• Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Update of the Economic, Fiscal, and Development Impacts of the North Texas Tollway Authority Systems," sponsored by North Texas Tollway Authority, Local, Funded. (2014 - 2014).
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "Strategic Economic Development Planning: Target Industries, Clusters, and Implementation," sponsored by Garland Economic Development Partnership, Local, Funded. (2013 - 2014).