mobility (general) | National Center for Sustainable Transportation

Electric bicycles and cargo bikes—Tools for parents to keep on biking in auto-centric communities? Findings from a US metropolitan area

Research Product Type

Associated Publication

Despite a marked increase in electric bicycle (e-bike) research, few studies have looked at how parents or caretakers use e-bikes specifically to transport children.

Evaluating Accessibility of Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Using Data-Driven Time-Dependent Reachability Analysis

Principal Investigator Cyrus Shahabi, Ph.D.
University of Southern California

The research team will investigate how accessibility of city blocks is quantified through the transport systems utilizing real traffic flow data from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.

Project Status

Complete

Evaluating Accessibility of Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Using Data-Driven Time-Dependent Reachability Analysis

Research Product Type

Research Report

This project is to investigate how accessibility of city blocks is quantified through the transport systems and real traffic flow data from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. The authors investigate the reachability problem and provide a solution with a functional system that is capable of visualizing the reachability map (isochrone)

Evaluating the Need for Policy Interventions: Will On-Demand Ridesharing Services Enhance Sustainability and Mobility?

Principal Investigator Daniel Sperling, Ph.D.
University of California, Davis

This project examines various stakeholder interests to evaluate whether on-demand ride-hailing will help or will undermine sustainable transportation systems.

Project Status

Complete

Evaluation of Travel Constraints and Travel Burdens in the U.S. and in Rural Zero-Car Households

Principal Investigator Dana Rowangould, Ph.D.
University of Vermont

The research team will evaluate travel burdens in constrained populations in the US using self-reported and inferred data from a large US survey.

Project Status

In Progress

Examining the Safety, Mobility and Environmental Sustainability Co-Benefits and Tradeoffs of Intelligent Transportation Systems

Principal Investigator Matthew Barth, Ph.D.
University of California, Riverside

This project focuses on safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) of Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) applications.

Project Status

Complete

Examining the Safety, Mobility and Environmental Sustainability Co-Benefits and Tradeoffs of Intelligent Transportation Systems - Phase 2

Principal Investigator Xuewei Qi, Ph.D.
University of California, Riverside

This project focuses on Connected and/or Automated Vehicle (CAV) applications. The researchers studied different types of CAV applications in terms of measures of effectiveness.

Project Status

Complete

Exploring the Potential of Solar-powered Micromobility

Principal Investigator Beth Ferguson
University of California, Davis

This proposed project will examine a solar-powered electric bicycle and scooter charging station to measure the potential for solar-powered active travel.

Project Status

Complete

Flexible Framework for Co-Optimizing Dynamic Traffic Signal Control: Foundation for Adaptive Optimization Strategies

Research Product Type

Dissertation / Thesis

This dissertation presents a comprehensive investigation into the co-optimization of vehicle trajectories and traffic signal timing at isolated signalized intersections.

Identifying Opportunities and Implementation Barriers to Heat Mitigation Through Application of Novel Materials and Improved Pedestrian Infrastructure Design

Principal Investigator Elizabeth Doran, Ph.D.
University of Vermont

This project reviews the growing literature related to the application of alterative and novel paving materials and green stormwater infrastructure to reduce urban heat islands.

Project Status

In Progress