Past Events | National Center for Sustainable Transportation

University Transportation Center Congressional Briefings – Part I

During this Congressional Spotlight, representatives from University Transportation Centers from around the Nation provided insight as to the valuable activities they are involved in and how these important programs are helping to improve our transportation system and the transportation workforce.

Nov 30, 2016 @ 1:30pm - 2:30pm
45 Independence Ave SW, 2253 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
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ITS 25th Anniversary Gala and Celebration

The Institute of Transportation Studies celebrated 25 exciting years of path-breaking progress in transportation research and education! It all began with a gala reception and dinner on Friday evening, October 7.

What Planners Need to Know About Automated Vehicles

This presentation discussed how analytical planning models are deeply embedded in transportation planning practice. The emergence of automated vehicles will very likely test the predictive ability of these tools.

Sep 28, 2016 @ 10:00am - 11:30am
Caltrans Headquarters, Basement Boardroom, 1120 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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ITS Davis Brown Bag Lunch: Modeling New Mobility

Dr. Francesco Ciari gave a presentation on his research modeling carsharing with an agent based model of transportation demand and supply called MATSim.

Jul 18, 2016 @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
1605 Tillia St., Room 1103, ITS-Davis, Davis, CA
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Advancing Health Through Transportation Planning: An Introduction to the Integrated Transport and Health Impact Model Tool

This event will highlight one of the tools that have been developed to understand the health impacts related to the way communities and transportation systems are planned and designed called the Integrated Transport and Health Impact Model (ITHIM).

Jun 20, 2016 @ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Sacramento Council of Governments Boardroom, 1415 L Street #300, Sacramento, CA
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Equity Impacts of Fee Systems to Support Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales in California

This webinar highlighted new analysis from ITS-Davis that examines six hypothetical fee structure scenarios that could provide a sustainable source of funding for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program.

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Intelligent Transportation System Solutions

This webinar featured a presentation from Matthew Barth who discussed advances being made in environmental-ITS applications in three main areas: vehicle systems, traffic management systems, and travel information systems.

Do Highways Act as Barriers to Gene Flow for Wildlife Populations?

The webinar featured a presentation from Fraser Shilling and Amanda Coen of UC Davis, who shared and discussed their research results as well as commented on opportunities for mitigating the unintended impacts of roadways on wildlife movement.

Reducing Cost and Emissions with Eco-Driving for Transit Vehicles

This webinar featured a discussion of the state-of-the knowledge on eco-driving solutions specific to transit vehicles and the potential impacts of driver behavior and other fuel conservation strategies.

Research on Impacts of Transportation and Land Use-Related Strategies on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Science Behind Sustainable Communities

As part of the UC Davis Capitol Speaker Series, Susan Handy presented “Research on Impacts of Transportation and Land Use-Related Strategies on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Science Behind Sustainable Communities.” The presentation is shown below.

Apr 8, 2016 @ 11:30am - 12:30pm
California State Capitol, Room 126 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA
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New Solutions for Building and Operating Roadways to Achieve Greenhouse Gas Reductions

This briefing featured presentations from NCST researchers sharing the latest research insights on utilizing environmental Intelligent Transportation System applications to operate roadways more efficiently and with less environmental impact.

Apr 6, 2016 @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm
University of California Sacramento Center, 1130 K Street, Suite LL22 (Basement), Sacramento, CA
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Next Generation Incentives and Policies for Growing the Zero-Emission Light-Duty Vehicle Market

This briefing featured presentations from UC Davis researchers sharing the latest insights and research findings regarding the future of the electric vehicle market and what type of incentives, policies, and regulations may be needed to increase the adoption and production of low-carbon light-duty vehicles.

Mar 30, 2016 @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Caltrans Boardroom, 1120 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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Measuring Land Use Performance from a Transportation Perspective: Policy, Plan, and Outcome

This presentation explored the current knowledge and knowledge gaps about linkages between upstream land use policy and downstream land use impacts.

Jan 26, 2016 @ 10:00am - 11:30am
Caltrans Headquarters, Basement Boardroom 1120 N Street, Sacramento, CA
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Growing Cities For Financial and Neighborhood Sustainability

This presentation explored how Davis can use public data to grow in a way that allows us to become financially strong as well as socially and environmentally resilient.

Jan 22, 2016 @ 10:00am - 11:30am
Davis City Hall, City Council Chambers, 2600 5th Street, Davis, CA
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Increasing the Efficiency and Economic Competitiveness of the Nation’s Freight System

Researchers representing the NCST provided a briefing on the latest research and policy implications for transitioning to a cleaner, more efficient, and economically competitive national freight system, with Congresswoman Doris Matsui.

Jan 12, 2016 @ 11:30am - 1:00pm
2261 Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-369, Washington, DC
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