This research is focused on the development of recommendations and guidance on the use of thin bonded concrete overlay of asphalt (BCOA) as a rehabilitation alternative for California based on the
This project will investigate the unique challenges and barriers faced by landlords and management of Multi-Unit Dwellings in deploying EV charging infrastructure, with a focus on equity considerations and community engagement. By addressing these barriers, the study has the potential to significantly impact EV adoption rates, aligning with California's ambitious goals and setting a precedent for nationwide implementation.
Principal InvestigatorMaria Catalina Valencia-Cardenas
University of California, Davis
This project develops an integrated framework to evaluate how land-use, transportation, and economic development policies influence the location of freight facilities in California, and how these patterns relate to economic and social outcomes.
This three-chapter dissertation will study the reasons behind the decisions of local jurisdictions, including cities and counties, about VMT reduction levels in their environmental reviews and how local planners view equity in the process of implementing VMT-reducing strategies in the CEQA process.
This dissertation will develop a representative synthetic population of California including household and vehicle variables crucial to modeling electric vehicle (EV) adoption and equity.
This project analyzes user behavior on Vamos-EZHub, a public digital mobility platform that integrates trip planning, fare payment, and access to services including local transit and ridehailing.
This research will evaluate revenue-neutral mechanisms to encourage zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales in California, with no net cost to taxpayers: The analysis is being done for both private
This project will address the gap in research on the effectiveness and acceptance of cognition-aware shared-autonomy methods with respect to the overall system safety, through the development of a methodology for designing and evaluating cognition-aware behavioral interventions
This research explores the possible effects of electric vehicle (EV) efficiency policy in the US from the perspective of mineral resource demand, life cycle greenhouse gas emissions, and social costs, including roadway safety.