Regulating the ride-hailing market in the age of uberization
camila2025-09-03T23:49:22-07:00Abstract The entry of transportation network companies like Uber and [...]
The Causes and Consequences of Curb Parking Management
camila2025-09-03T23:49:22-07:00Abstract The curb is a monopoly good: it is network infrastructure owned [...]
Optimizing Urban Mobility: A Data-Driven Approach to Strategic Mobility Hub Placement
superadmin2025-08-14T17:12:21-07:00Cities would need to facilitate a multi-modal mobility platform, which provides travelers with a range of flexible mobility options, such as fixed-route or flex-route public transit, micro-transit, ride-sharing, car rentals, bike-sharing, scooters, and walking routes, some of which can be potentially served by automated vehicles. Those options altogether have potential to help residents reach businesses, employment, health care and other essential points of interest. 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 system efficiency, increasing ridership, reducing system cost and enhancing travel safety.
Modeling and Simulation Testbeds: A Sandbox for Analysis of New Mobility Deployed at Scale
superadmin2025-09-04T03:33:03-07:00In the absence of extensive real-world data on operational strategies and new mobility solutions, including automated vehicles and emerging mobility options, the adoption of modeling and simulation testbeds emerges as a pivotal tool for evaluation at scale. However, while there is a substantial body of research on modeling and simulating new mobility solutions, much of this work remains theoretical and disconnected from the practical needs of practitioners and policymakers. There is a critical need for more applicable, robust, and validated simulation testbeds that can bridge the gap between research and real-world applications. These testbeds should be designed to meet the specific requirements of practitioners and policymakers, enabling them to evaluate new mobility solutions effectively and make informed decisions to improve accessibility, efficiency and sustainability of transportation systems.
Permits, Fees, Paperwork and Delays: Regulating New Shared Mobility
superadmin2025-08-14T17:19:40-07:00Public agencies and state and local governments often impose various regulations on shared mobility services. These regulations vary widely by place and mode, and the costs and benefits of these regulations are poorly understood. This project aims to categorize shared mobility regulations, identify their intents and impacts, and to better understand the balance of regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement Campaign with LA and Austin
angelawu2025-09-04T13:27:20-07:00The successful deployment of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and new mobility solutions in cities like Los Angeles and Austin faces challenges due to the interplay of rapid technological change, diverse stakeholder interests, and unique local contexts. Without coordinated planning and collaboration, these efforts risk: - Fragmented deployments leading to inefficient operations, incompatible technologies, and missed opportunities to maximize benefits. - Safety and regulatory gaps where first responders, policymakers, and the public lack clear standards, certification processes, and communication protocols. - Infrastructure misalignments as AVs struggle with temporary traffic controls, construction zones, and emergency scenarios. - Limited data sharing and digital infrastructure that hinder collaboration, transparency, and interoperability across city and industry systems. - Broader urban impacts such as unforeseen consequences for land use, congestion, accessibility, public transit investment, and community acceptance. This project addresses these issues by bringing together government agencies, industry leaders, and researchers to establish shared standards, advance digital infrastructure, and develop collaborative strategies for safe, inclusive, and context-sensitive AV deployment.
Research Synthesis Matrix
angelawu2025-07-26T12:40:38-07:00Matrix of research syntheses To understand current research [...]