Stakeholder Engagement for New Mobility and Automated Vehicles Knowledge

2024-12-13T23:00:20-08:00

Local governments are at the front lines of transportation system operations - working across public works, police, fire, and transportation departments to operate and maintain local streets and roads. Unlike transportation districts, local governments are general-purpose governments with cross-departmental insights and knowledge needs. And unlike state departments of transportation,  local governments do not have in-house or on-call transportation researchers. This project aims to serve local government stakeholders on their knowledge needs related to new mobility and automated vehicles by engaging those stakeholders, identifying knowledge needs and producing and disseminating quality and effective research-based information.

Stakeholder Engagement for New Mobility and Automated Vehicles Knowledge2024-12-13T23:00:20-08:00

Optimizing urban mobility: A data-driven approach to strategic Mobility Hub placement

2024-12-12T17:07:04-08:00

Cities would need to facilitate a multi-modal mobility platform, which provides travelers with seamless access to a range of emerging mobility options, such as fixed-route or flex-route public transit, micro-transit, ride-sharing, car rentals, bike-sharing, scooters, moped, and walking routes. Those options altogether have potential to improve accessibility to essential resources regarding employment, health care and food. This research acquires mobility service data to understand travel behavior in choosing mobility options, optimize design of such a platform by optimally placing mobility hubs with multiple mobility options, with the ultimate goals of improving accessibility, sustainability and efficiency for underserved populations.

Optimizing urban mobility: A data-driven approach to strategic Mobility Hub placement2024-12-12T17:07:04-08:00

Shifting Spaces: Understanding Land Use and Zoning Adaptations for the Autonomous and Shared Mobility Era

2024-12-12T17:07:05-08:00

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) and shared mobility gain traction, there’s an urgent need to quantify their land use impacts and reassess zoning requirements. The demand for traditional auto-serving facilities like gas stations, repair shops, and car dealerships is expected to wane, while the need for new types of spaces, such as fleet servicing centers and storage, will rise. This shift also redefines the layout and size of freight logistics areas to accommodate the integration of AV technology. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for urban planners and policymakers as they adapt zoning regulations to meet the evolving needs of urban landscapes. This research aims to provide concrete data on land use changes and propose zoning adjustments that support the transition towards a future where AVs and shared mobility solutions are prevalent, ensuring cities are prepared for a sustainable and efficient transformation in urban land utilization.

Shifting Spaces: Understanding Land Use and Zoning Adaptations for the Autonomous and Shared Mobility Era2024-12-12T17:07:05-08:00
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