Michael S. Bomba

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Journal Article

• Kristjansson, K.A., M.S. Bomba, and A. Goodchild. Intra-industry Trade Analysis of U.S. State-Canadian Province Pairs: Implications for Cost of Border Delay. Transportation Research Record..
• 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 Border Crossing Guide 2024.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. Addressing the Needs of Pedestrians and Bicyclists along the Texas-Mexico Border.
• Bomba, M.S. Border-wide and Regional Logistics Cluster Study.
• Bomba, M.S. The Logistics & Supply Chain Corridors of Nearshoring.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. Increasing the Efficiency of Freight Rail Border Crossings at the Texas-Mexico Border.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. Texas-Mexico Reshoring/Nearshoring Study.
• 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.
• Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. Freight Corridor Profile: US 59. Austin, TX, Texas Department of Transportation.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. (2020). Economic Impacts of the Proposed North Texas Expo Center and the North Texas Fair and Rodeo on Denton County, Texas.
• McKenzie, E., Welch, E., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. (2020). Grayson County Freight Transportation Study.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., Hutson, N. Texas Border Crossing Facility Hazards and Risks.
• Bomba, M.S., Villa, J.C., Prozzi, J., Weston, L.M. (2020). Texas Border Strategic Transportation Blueprint.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. (2020). The Presidential Permitting Process and the Development of Cross-Border Transportation Infrastructure in Texas: Executive Order 13867 and the State of Texas Approval Process.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. (2019). 2015 Channel Conditions along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Texas.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., Pohlen, T.L., Loftus-Otway, L., Harrison, R., Kahil, N., Hodge, J., Cooley, J. (2019). Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Capacity Study.
• Loftus-Otway, L., Harrison, R., Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. (2019). Summary of Development Permits Issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Texas.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., Almanza, F., Ortiz, M., Conde, R. (2019). Texas-Mexico International Bridges and Border Crossings.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., Nowicki, D. (2018). Significant contribution to Riding the Returns Wave: Reverse Logistics and the U.S. Postal Service.
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., Kahil, N. (2017). Fatal Flaw Analysis for a Potential UNT Campus Site in Frisco, Texas.
• Bomba, M.S., Villa, J.C., Weston, L.M. (2017). Understanding the Potential Impacts from Mexico’s Energy Industry Reforms on Texas’s Freight Transportation System..
• Loftus-Otway, L., Bomba, M.S., Garner-Frey, B., Miller, B., Stewart, D., Welch, E. (2017). NEPA Assignment at TxDOT: Analysis, Review, and Training Modules. FHWA/TX-16/0-6866-1..
• Kruse, J., Bomba, M.S. (2015). Foundation for a Research and Development Plan for the Maritime Division of the 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..
• Bomba, M.S., Gray, M., Clower, T. (2015). Potential Economic Development and Property Value Impacts of the Proposed Realignment of Loop 335 in Amarillo, Texas..
• 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..
• Bomba, M.S., Chavez-Wilson, O. (2015). Update to Developing Network and Demographic Inputs for Travel Demand Modeling Guidebook..
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., Chavez-Wilson, O., Clower, T. (2014). Assessing the Economic, Fiscal, and Developmental Impacts of the North Texas Tollway Authority System.
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., Chavez-Wilson, O., Gray, M. (2014). Developmental Impacts of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Light Rail System..
• Gray, M., Bomba, M.S., Seman, M., Clower, T. (2014). Economic and Fiscal Impacts of the Trinity River Redevelopment Project..
• Bomba, M.S., Seman, M., Clower, T. (2014). Texas Demographic and Economic Data Reference Guide..
• Bomba, M.S., Clower, T. (2014). Texas Freight Data Reference Guide..
• Bomba, M.S., Chavez-Wilson, O., Seman, M. (2014). The State of Texas Ports: A work in progress..
• Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., Chavez-Wilson, O., Gray, M. (2014). Through Recession and Recovery: Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Capital and Operating Spending by Dallas Area Rapid Transit..
• 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.
• Thompson, K., Bomba, M.S., Walton, C.M., Botticello, J. (2006). Integration of Texas Airports into the Trans-Texas Corridor. Report 4644-1.
• Bomba, M.S., Mazumder, D., Huston, N., Harrison, R. (2006). Landside Access Needs for Deep-Water Ports in Texas. Report 0-4437-1..
• Bomba, M.S., Villa, J.C., Stockton, W., Harrison, R. (2005). Current Issues Related to Security and Safety Initiatives for Mexican Truck Carriers Along the Texas-Mexico Border. Report 5-9014-P7..
• Bomba, M.S., Villa, J.C., Stockton, W., Harrison, R. (2005). Current Practices at TxDOT/DPS Border Safety Inspection Facilities and Opportunities for Data Sharing with Federal Agencies. Report 5-9014-P8..
• Resor, R., Blaze, J., Bomba, M.S., Harrison, R. (2005). Rail Access to the Port of Beaumont: A Review of the Current Situation and Proposed Improvements..
• Harrison, R., Bomba, M.S., Resor, R. (2005). Rail Capacity and Market Demand on the South Orient Railway..
• 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..
• Persad, K., Bansal, S., Mazumder, D., Bomba, M.S., Machemehl, R. (2003). Trans Texas Corridor Right-of-Way Royalty Payment Feasibility. Report 0-4808-1..
• 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..
• Bomba, M.S. (1994). Assessed and Market Values of Urban Land in Concepción, Paraguay..

Technical Report

• Pohlen, T.L., Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. (2019). Summary and Trends of Vessel Movements on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Texas.
• Pohlen, T.L., Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. (2019). Summary of and Trends of Tonnage on the GIWW-T, 1997-2014.
• Bomba, M.S., Kahil, N., Hodge, J., Cooley, J., Weston, L.M. (2019). Tutorial for Preparing and Displaying Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS) Data.
• 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.

White Paper

• Bomba, M.S., Vasquez, A. (2021). E-commerce in Mexico and Its Potential Impact on International Bridge Revenue..
• Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. (2021). The Presidential Permitting Process and the Development of Cross-Border Transportation Infrastructure in Texas: Executive Order 13867 and the State of Texas Approval Process..

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. (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).