Evaluating Place-Based, Community-Driven Transportation Programs

California has increasingly turned to place-based, community-driven programs such as Transformative Climate Communities (TCC), the Community Air Protection Program (CAPP), and Regional Climate Collaboratives (RCC) to address the twin priorities [...]

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Improving Evacuation and Resilience Strategies for Older Adults with Disabilities During and After Wildfires

The goal of this project is to review and synthesize existing research on the challenges faced by older adults with disabilities during and after wildfire evacuations. This includes an examination [...]

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Evaluating the Seismic Vulnerability of the BART Tunnels that Cross the Hayward Fault

Certain critical points in transportation networks, like interchange stations and tunnels crossing active faults, significantly impact the flow of people and commerce in urban areas. Loss of capacity at such [...]

By |2025-12-11T23:02:22-08:00December 11th, 2025|

Estimating the Housing Supply, Affordability, and Transit Ridership Impacts of Corridor- vs. Transit Area-based Upzoning in California

California’s housing affordability and transit ridership crises are heavily influenced by how cities zone for new development. In an effort to accommodate growth while minimizing political opposition, some jurisdictions propose [...]

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LED Lighting SSPs to Reduce Ecological Impacts on Terrestrial Wildlife

This project will help Caltrans better understand and manage the environmental impacts of artificial light at night. A team of experts will create tools and guidelines to bring lighting considerations [...]

By |2025-12-11T23:02:24-08:00December 11th, 2025|

Evaluation of a Large Scale Universal Basic Mobility Wallet in South Los Angeles – Phase I

Mobility wallets are a relatively new approach to addressing financial barriers to travel among transport-disadvantaged communities. Individuals are provided with funds to pay for a range of mobility options, including [...]

By |2025-12-11T23:02:23-08:00December 11th, 2025|

Do Post-Pandemic Travel Shifts Warrant Changes to California’s Transportation Policies and Plans

Since the 2000s, the rise of remote working, online shopping, gaming and streaming has led to Americans spending more time at home and getting out and traveling less. These enduring [...]

By |2025-12-11T23:02:21-08:00December 11th, 2025|

Closing the Urban-Suburban Activity Participation Gap Among Low-Income Travelers

This study examines how transportation subsidies affect travel behavior among low-income individuals across different neighborhood types in Los Angeles County. Building on promising results from Phase I of LA Metro's [...]

By |2025-12-11T23:02:20-08:00December 11th, 2025|
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