Publications

This project improved assessment of both overall probability and short-term forecasts of water level for specific locations in San Francisco Bay that are vulnerable to flooding associated with sea level rise. The authors have developed probability assessment and forecasts through developing data-based, site-specific, model-independent approaches, which can be compared with and help to improve regional models of coastal flooding. This is a pilot project that could be replicated at many other vulnerable locations around San Francisco Bay and elsewhere.

To align with the principles of environmental justice, the burdens and benefits of clean energy supply chains should be distributed equitably, with decision-making processes that empower local communities to participate. As a case study, this article analyzes public meetings about a developing lithium industry in Imperial, California, and reviews relevant literature to build a research agenda that is guided by the priorities of local stakeholders.

Traffic congestion is a significant problem in major metropolitan areas in the United States. According to the Urban Mobility Report, in 2019 commuters on average lost about 54 hours in traffic congestion. The researchers developed three approaches to rideshare routing and evaluated their effectiveness in combating traffic congestion.

This white paper summarizes the development of MOVES-Matrix 3.0 based on EPA’s latest MOVES model known as MOVES3 (version 3.0.4).

This study implemented spatial and visual analytics to identify how micro-mobility in the form of bikesharing has addressed travel needs and improved the resilience of transportation systems.

This research covered environmental audits at 18 BART stations, an online survey of BART and micromobility users, and interviews with government, industry, and community stakeholders. Recommendations were made for: station design, including greater availability of shared micromobility vehicles, more affordable secure parking for personal micromobility, better signage and wayfinding, protected bike lanes and consistent design standards for bike facilities.

Rural residents face significant mobility challenges because travel destinations are far, opportunities like jobs and access to essential needs are limited, and rural roadways are more dangerous than their urban counterparts. UC Davis researchers used US Census microdata and conducted interviews to describe socioeconomic and mobility characteristics of carless households and residents in rural California to understand barriers to access and travel adaptations among individuals with limited access to a vehicle.

California has a long history of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and has been working to accelerate the adoption of battery electric heavy-duty trucks (BEHDTs) that have a restricted, load-dependent driving range, which makes charging planning an important role in the use of BEHDTs as an alternative to DHDTs. This research study investigates a mixed fleet drayage routing problem (MFDRP) with non-linear charging times.

In this paper, the authors build upon past research to develop a new cooperative traffic operation approach that takes advantage of not only infrastructure-to-vehicle communications, but also vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. The research was carried out in a high-fidelity simulation environment and shows upwards of 15% fuel savings and 85% reductions in waiting time.

This policy brief summarizes the key findings and policy implications of recent research from UC Davis that assesses the landscape for freight automation and its potential labor impacts in the freight and warehousing sector.

This research brief summarizes the project report which proposes Talent Pipeline Management solutions that CSU campuses can facilitate in a transformational skills paradigm—a time in which entrants and incumbents need accelerated training and education to acquire the in-demand KSAs of today’s working standards.

The rapid adoption of transformational technologies along with other economic and cultural shifts, have created a gap between workers and the skills and knowledge necessary for in-demand occupations. This report identifies the steps required to build talent pipelines that target in-demand trade and transportation occupations requiring specific degrees, certificates, and non-credit professional development.

Researchers employ a least-cost infrastructure planning framework to analyze the impacts of demand, supply, and government policy uncertainties for future hydrogen supply chains. Long-term investment strategies substantially reduce system costs in all our scenarios

Telecommuting came roaring to the forefront of the American workplace in the spring of 2020. The researchers build a quantitative spatial model in which some workers can substitute on-site effort with work done from home.

This study draws on an evaluation of web-based tools for analyzing VMT generation, gentrification, and equity, and a stakeholder workshop to identify promising practices and opportunities for improvement with respect to planning tools to support land use efficiency. The findings can inform interagency collaboration around equity analysis and tool development.

The researchers synthesized their findings into a set of best practices for science communication and considered how scientific reputation affects engagement in the policy process.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis reviewed the empirical research on induced travel to understand the likely effects of adding roadway capacity in a variety of contexts.

With Calculator use increasing, the UC Davis researchers initiated a project to update the Calculator and improve its functionality based on recent data and empirical research.