National Institute for Transportation and Communities

While bicyclists and other active travelers obtain health benefits from increased physical activity, they also risk uptake of traffic-related air pollution. But pollution uptake by urban bicyclists is not well understood due to a lack of direct measu ... Read More

Dissertation Summary:This research empirically evaluates the extent of catchment zones for transit-oriented development (TOD) around light rail station areas using hedonic and spatial modeling techniques. Using a longitudinal approach, an asse ... Read More

The role of walking in the development of healthy, livable communities is being increasingly recognized. In urban areas, intersections represent locations where different modes converge, and are often viewed as deterrents to walking. This is due to t ... Read More

For a number of reasons (congestion, public health, greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, demographic shifts, and community livability to name a few), the importance of walking and bicycling as transportation options will likely continue to increase. ... Read More

The United States needs to make wise investment choices to ensure the transportation needs of its population are met with the limited funding available. High-speed rail (HSR) is cited as a modern transportation alternative because it has several bene ... Read More

This research looks at census tract level characteristics of the built environment in relation to Body Mass Index (BMI) of neighborhood residents in both a cross sectional and longitudinal analyses, specifically asking how do the development density, ... Read More

Dissertation Summary:Understanding the role of the built environment on active transportation is essential for encouraging healthy and active lifestyles and effectively guiding street rehabilitation and other environmental interventions. This ... Read More