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Webinar: Evaluating Change in Active Transportation Volumes from Infrastructure Projects

In this research webinar, Dr. Dillon Fitch-Polse and Caitlyn Linehan presented their work applying and evaluating the framework of the California Active Transportation Benefit-Cost Tool with infrastructure projects in Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz, California.

The California Concrete Pavement Conference

The premier West Coast concrete pavement conference focuses on the design and construction of resilient, long-life concrete roads, highways, bridges, and parking areas. Learn from top industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. Discover impactful innovations in the design and construction of durable and sustainable concrete infrastructure.

Apr 22-23, 2026 @ 7:00am - 1:00pm
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UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center Ballroom; ARC Conference Center 760 Orchard Rd. Davis, CA 95616
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2026 National Safety Summit of US DOT University Transportation Centers

The 2026 National Safety Summit brings together attendees from the US DOT, state and local government officials, industry leaders, thought leaders from the non-profit sector and academic researchers, to advance life-saving transportation technologies, influence safety policies and promote nationa

UC Davis Transit Research Center's Fourth Annual Transit Research Symposium

This symposium convenes students, researchers, transit agencies, local governments, state agencies and policy makers to discuss the latest research in California High-Speed Rail, Restoring Ridership, Transit User Groups, and Innovations in Transit.

Apr 17, 2025 @ 8:30am - 5:00pm
UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center
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The California Concrete Pavement Conference

California's first conference on the design and construction of sustainable long-life concrete pavement will feature industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss advances in the field.

Apr 16-17, 2025 @ 7:00am - 2:00pm
UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center Ballroom; Pavement Research Center at 3327 Apiary Drive
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2025 International Urban Freight Conference

The International Urban Freight Conference (I-NUF) is the premier biennial conference that addresses all aspects of city logistics and goods movement in the world’s metropolitan areas. It is a showcase for cutting-edge research and dynamic information-sharing and provides a forum for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners to reimagine and guide the future of the industry.

Webinar: Using High-Performance Computing to Understand Extreme Weather Impacts on Transit Riders

In this research webinar, Dr. Fizzy Fan presented findings from her innovative modeling techniques and the application of high-performance computing to assess the impacts of extreme weather on vulnerable communities.

Capitol Hill Research Briefing: Federal Policy Opportunities for Improving the Electric Vehicle Charging Ecosystem

In this research briefing, NCST experts provided updates on the current state of the electric vehicle (EV) market and charging ecosystem and how policy solutions can address EV charging challenges.

Jan 8, 2025 @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C
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Webinar: Using Cycling Impedance to Assess the Potential Benefits of New Cycling Infrastructure

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Impedance functions measure the relative difficulty of travel, primarily through travel time. They play a crucial role in deciding which transportation infrastructure projects get funded, yet there is little research on how to measure cycling impedance.

Tribal Transportation Systems: Benchmarking Workforce Needs

By bringing together Tribal transportation leaders, the summit helped to identify and prioritize transportation program delivery challenges, including the core competencies and related training and resources needed for Tribal governments to carry out their duties.

Oct 23-25, 2024 @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm
380 New York Street, Redlands, CA
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Webinar: Stochastic Ride Sharing System with Flexible Pickup and Drop-Off

The research presents a ridesharing planning scheme that considers uncertainties inherent in the ridesharing system and provides a robust plan that reduces travel time for commuters.

Oct 16, 2024 @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online and Ralph Goldy Lewis Hall (RGL) 101
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Webinar: Opportunities for Improving Transit Travel Through Standardized Payments

In this webinar, Dr. Susie Pike, Director of the Transit Research Center at UC Davis, shed light on the challenges facing small to medium transit agencies in the transition of California’s transit systems to open-loop payment systems, and some of the opportunities that may make adoption of these systems more feasible.

7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation

The 7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation will highlight how far recognition of gendered issues in transport have come, while also noting the important work ahead to bridge inequities.

Sep 9-11, 2024 @ 7:30am - 12:00pm
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center, 100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA
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TRB's Transportation Symposium on Environment, Energy, and Livable Economies

Participants in this NCST-sponsored symposium will hear from speakers in academia, consulting, government institutions, associations, and industry discuss the latest research in transportation issues.

Webinar: New Insights Into How Micromobility Services Affect Vehicle Miles Traveled

In this webinar, researchers shared the results of a study based on a smartphone travel diary of micromobility users in 48 cities in the US. Findings from the study can be useful for quantifying potential VMT reduction from micromobility services.