TREC research addresses complex transportation problems by drawing on multiple disciplines, including engineering, planning, economics and design, from across the Portland State University campus. Use the search box at right to search for a specific project.

Research Highlights

Using Maps and Online Tools to Operationalize Equity in Shared Mobility Services

Amanda Howell Anne Brown
This project translates research into practice through developing two practitioner-ready tools using findings from NITC project #1401 “Mobility for the People: Evaluating Equity Requirements in Shared Mobility Programs”. In “Mobility for the People,” we confirmed our hypotheses that while many US cities implement shared mobility program equity requirements, specific requirements range dramatically. In addition, many requirements are not supported by data collection efforts and evaluation… Read More

Human Wayfinding

Amy Parker
The Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District Of Oregon (TriMet) is in need of specialized support to improve and promote effective resources in human wayfinding and navigation at its transit centers. Areas of need include, but are not limited to: 1. Tactile Maps: Providing tactile spatial information accessible to people who are blind or low vision. 2. Written descriptions of stations and routes: information needed by people who are blind or low vision, to allow independent… Read More