Modeling and Simulation Testbeds: A Sandbox for Analysis of New Mobility Deployed at Scale

2024-12-25T23:02:11-08:00

In 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.   

Modeling and Simulation Testbeds: A Sandbox for Analysis of New Mobility Deployed at Scale2024-12-25T23:02:11-08:00

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

Permits, Fees, Paperwork and Delays: Regulating New Shared Mobility

2024-12-12T17:07:03-08:00

Public 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 identify the appropriate balance of regulations.

Permits, Fees, Paperwork and Delays: Regulating New Shared Mobility2024-12-12T17:07:03-08:00

Will New Mobility Services Fill Transit Service Gaps? (Phase 1)

2024-12-12T17:07:02-08:00

Transit accessibility remains an issue for many residents, particularly in low-income and minority areas. Additionally, empty buses run during off-peak or late-night hours and in suburban areas to meet coverage requirements, often resulting in inefficient resource allocation. This project will assess the potential for new mobility services (e.g., AVs and micromobility) to fill gaps in transit service and improve operational efficiency. 

Will New Mobility Services Fill Transit Service Gaps? (Phase 1)2024-12-12T17:07:02-08:00
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