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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

E-bike Lending Libraries: Trends and Practices in The United States

John MacArthur
E-bike lending libraries are emerging as a potential tool to promote sustainable transportation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance mobility equity across communities in the United States. By offering residents the opportunity to borrow e-bikes for periods ranging from a couple of hours to several months, these programs help address barriers to e-bike ownership, such as high initial costs, limited riding experience, a vehicle for special purposes, and the need for daily utility. E… Read More

Racial Bias in Drivers' Yielding Behavior at Crosswalks: Understanding the Effect

Kimberly Kahn
Led by Dr. Kimberly Kahn of Portland State University, the purpose of this investigation is to explore social identity-related factors that influence drivers’ behaviors in interactions with pedestrians at crosswalks. Dr. Kahn and her research team conducted a field experiment where black and white male and female pedestrians wore identical clothing and repeatedly crossed the same intersection in a systematic manner, with coders in the field marking drivers’ behaviors. The initial study … Read More

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