The VisionEval (VE) model system evolved from the successful GreenSTEP suite of analytic tools originated at ODOT and is now widely used by agencies within Oregon and elsewhere. GreenSTEP was developed to provide ODOT and other agencies in Oregon the ability to model the effects of a wide variety… Read More

Periodically Portland State University (PSU) has worked with Metro to survey resident and other occupants of transit-oriented developments (TODs) in the Portland Metro area. Following up on surveys conducted in 2005, 2007, 2010, 2014, and 2018 this project will undertake to survey occupants of… Read More

Streets play an important part in the daily lives of most people, serving as vital connections to employment, recreation, socialization and much more. Streets (including sidewalks) also serve as important places in and of themselves, including as locations for interacting with friends and neighbors… Read More

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… Read More

Bridges and tunnels need to address the daily transportation needs of the traveling public and provide capacity and emergency service before/during/after extreme events. States may achieve the best possible transportation network performance through a properly planned asset management strategy… Read More

Human Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI) is an approach to developing and implementing Artificial Intelligence technology applications that focuses on the needs of individuals and communities who utilize these applications. This project intends to develop course modules and tools for students… Read More

FX2-Division is TriMet's high-capacity bus service along Division Street in Southeast Portland. The primary objective of this project is to assess conflicts between users of the shared bicycle and transit stations along this corridor, with a particular focus on conflicts between people on foot (or… Read More

Knowing how many people use walking and bicycling infrastructure is crucial for transportation planning. Active transportation projects can help cities and states achieve multiple climate- and public-health-related targets, and a new project launching in 2024 can help further those goals:… Read More

While our researchers are experts in various aspects of transportation research, not all researchers have the tools to address equity topics in their research or conduct their work following good equity practices, ranging from data collection and analysis to supporting underrepresented students as… Read More

There is a significant gendered travel behavior research gap in the transportation literature. A plethora of transportation literature identifying and contrasting cisgender disparities exists, but more inclusive approaches to genderdiverse identities remain scarce. The burgeoning field of… Read More

The Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) is a nationwide community carsharing program providing electric vehicles to affordable housing locations. Forth Mobility (https://forthmobility.org/) is working with local partners including utilities and community-based organizations in eight states… Read More

The number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States has increased in recent years; state transportation rights-of-way (ROWs) are often some of the most accessible areas to set up temporary encampments. This growing trend of encampments on state ROWs has presented unprecedented… Read More