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Torrey  Lyons

Torrey Lyons

University of Utah

Torrey Lyons is a PhD candidate in the Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design program at the University of Utah. He comes to the MRC with a background in transportation policy research. He received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont, and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Utah, where he graduated with honors. His most recent research has focused on social equity in transit service, transit agency levers affecting ridership, and the effects of compact development on traffic congestion. He is currently working under Dr. Reid Ewing on projects that include improvements to the four step travel demand model, and growth management effectiveness, and the effects of polycentric development patterns. He recently taught Research Methods in Urban Ecology and is currently co-teaching Land Use and Transportation Planning with Dr. Ewing. Torrey is also an accomplished snowboarder, still riding at a semi-professional level with current endorsement contracts. He enjoys spending time outdoors, including camping, backpacking, backcountry snowboarding, and distance running.

Email: torrey.lyons@gmail.com


Projects

  • Scooting to a New Era in Active Transportation: Examining the Use and Safety of E-Scooters
  • Reducing VMT, Encouraging Walk Trips, and Facilitating Efficient Trip Chains through Polycentric Development
  • Key Enhancements to the WFRC/MAG Four-Step Travel Demand Model
  • Social Equity in Transit: Toward social and environmental justice in transportation
  • Does Compact Development Increase or Reduce Traffic Congestion?
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  • Scooting to a New Era in Active Transportation: Examining the Use and Safety of E-Scooters ( FINAL_REPORT )
  • Scooting to a New Era in Active Transportation: Examining the Use and Safety of E-Scooters ( PROJECT_BRIEF )
  • TRB 2020 - UU 1217 - Built Environment Criteria for Polycentric Developments - To Reduce Vehicle Use and Increase Walking and Transit Use ( PRESENTATION )
  • Guidelines for a Polycentric Region to Reduce Vehicle Use and Increase Walking and Transit Use ( PUBLICATION )
  • Regional Transportation Goals: Reducing Sprawl through Interconnected Centers ( PROJECT_BRIEF )
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