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The National Center for Sustainable Transportation's primary output from research is reports and white papers. Many projects also produce a Project Brief to summarize and highlight the policy and/or research findings and implications. NCST research also produces journal articles, conference papers, books, dissertations, theses, presentations, and posters. The NCST has also created various tools that can be used by policymakers and practitioners, such as models, calculators, and planning tools.

MOVES 4.0 Updates for the Fuel and Emissions Calculator (FEC)

Research Product Type
Research Report
This project employs the outputs from MOVES-Matrix 4.0 to generate a data set that can be employed by users of the 2018 Fuel and Emissions Calculator (Version 3.0) to update energy use and emission rates to reflect the latest outputs from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA’s) MOVES 4.0 energy use and emission rate model for the Atlanta, Georgia summer scenario.

Dataset: Data for: Solar bike path feasibility study in California

Research Product Type
Data
This is the dataset for project "Shifting Gears to Sustainability: A Deep-Dive into Solar-Powered Bike Pathways" (UCR-CT-FAST-086). This project explores the feasibility of integrating solar-powered infrastructure into bike pathways as a sustainable energy and transportation solution for California.

Electric Truck Fleet Management under Limited and Uncertain Charging Infrastructure Availability

Research Product Type
Research Report
This study develops a comprehensive optimization framework for electric truck fleet management, addressing the interplay between infrastructure limitations, operational uncertainties, and energy cost fluctuations. This research will also provide scalable insights for policymakers and industry leaders, supporting the broader transition to sustainable freight transportation.

Exploring the Equity Effects of VMT Mitigation Measures

Research Product Type
Research Report
The authors investigated the equity effects of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) mitigation measures, developed a framework for evaluating those effects at the project level, and then applied the framework to two highway expansion case studies in California.

Shifting Gears to Sustainability: A Deep-Dive into Solar-Powered Bike Pathways

Research Product Type
White Paper
This white paper evaluates the feasibility of solar-powered bike paths in California, integrating renewable energy generation with sustainable transportation. Drawing on global case studies—including Germany’s solar cycle path roofing project, the Netherlands’ SolaRoad, and South Korea’s solar-integrated bike path—the study highlights the environmental, economic, and technical benefits of these systems.

Understanding Real-World Brake Activity: A Key to Assessing Non-Tailpipe Emission Sources

Research Product Type
Research Report
This study investigates the impact of vehicle brake activity on mobile-source particulate matter (PM) emissions at signalized intersections using a multi-modal data collection approach. The research integrates LiDAR-based trajectory detection, roadside camera monitoring, drone surveillance, and in-vehicle sensor data to analyze braking behaviors and their associated emissions.

Wildlife Connectivity and Which Median Barrier Designs Provide the Most Effective Permeability for Wildlife Crossings

Research Product Type
Research Report
Because of their position in the center of the traveled right-of-way, median barriers could affect wildlife movement across the right-of-way, decreasing wildlife connectivity. This project team coordinated and met with staff from several Caltrans Districts to gain understanding of their issues related to median barriers and wildlife permeability.

Dataset: Median Barriers

Research Product Type
Data
This is the dataset for project "Wildlife Connectivity and Which Median Barrier Designs Provide the Most Effective Permeability for Wildlife Crossings" (UCD-CT-FAST-085).