Research Projects | National Institute for Transportation and Communities

Inclusive planning to evaluate improved non-emergency medical transportation services for patients with End Stage Renal Disease

Principal Investigator: Jenny Liu

The objective of the project is to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of non-emergency medical transportation services (NEMT). The first objective of this project was to design a framework that could be used to evaluate the effectiveness and ... Read More

Exploring Racial Bias in Drivers' Behavior at Pedestrian Crossings

Principal Investigator: Kimberly Kahn

Racial minorities are disproportionately represented in pedestrian traffic fatalities, indicating a significant public health and safety issue. Psychological and social identity-related factors have previously been shown to influence drivers’ behav ... Read More

Cracking Susceptibility of Concrete Made with Recycled Concrete Aggregates

Principal Investigator: O. Burkan Isgor

As high-quality, local, natural aggregate resources continue to become less available, and the cost of landfilling waste material rises, the need for alternative aggregates and recycling of waste material will increase. Using recycled concrete aggreg ... Read More

From Transit Stop to Urbanity Node. A Study of Perceived Livability, Access, Safety and Socialization at the Transit Stop

Principal Investigator: Deni Ruggeri

This research project addresses issues of livability at the transit stop. American transit systems have historically been “shoehorned” into existing street networks designed predominantly for cars and trucks. While much research exists on livabil ... Read More

Data Driven Illustrations for Climate-Smart Communities Scenarios

Principal Investigator: Nancy Cheng

Co-Investigators: Molly Vogt , Kim Ellis

Public investment in transit and streetscape improvements can encourage private development, and subsequently increase transit ridership and reduce pollution. Portland, OR’s Metro regional government has developed investment scenarios designed to r ... Read More

Addressing Homeless Encampments on Public Right-of-Way: A Knowledge Transfer Project

Principal Investigator: Andree Tremoulet

This technology transfer project provided practical information about how to address homeless encampments on public right-of-way to transportation professionals, including Federal Highway Administration officials, Oregon public works directors, trans ... Read More

DC Link Capacitor Size Reduction of Traction Power Converter for FHEV/PHEV/BEV Applications

Principal Investigator: Julia Zhang

Contemporary Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle/Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle/Battery Electric Vehicle (FHEV/PHEV/BEV) products use one or more DC/AC power converters, also known as traction inverters, to convert the DC voltage/current provided by the tr ... Read More

Evaluation of an Eco-Driving Program: Changing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior

Principal Investigator: Donald Truxillo

Economical, ecological, and safe driving – eco-driving – is aimed at reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (Martin, Chan, & Shaheen, 2012). The adoption of energy-efficient driving styles and practices has been recognized as a me ... Read More

Evaluation of the Effect of Supportive Services on the Success of Apprentices in a Highway Trade

Principal Investigator: Maura Kelly

This project evaluates the impact of a Bureau of Labor and Industry (BOLI) and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) initiative that provides supportive services (i.e., child care subsidies; fuel assistance; support for overnight travel; and too ... Read More

Impacts of Electric Vehicle Charging on Electric Power Distribution Systems

Principal Investigator: Robert Bass

Electric Avenue, located on the PSU campus along SW Montgomery Street, is a joint project between Portland General Electric, Portland State University (PSU) and the City of Portland. Launched in August 2011, Electric Avenue is intended as a research ... Read More

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