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Student, University of California, Berkeley
Intergenerational Nexus: An Action Plan to Enhance Berkeley Public Realm for the ElderlyAs demographic change continues to happen, creating a welcoming public realm for all ages, including the elderly, is more critical than ever. Well-designed public spaces, including streets and...
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Student, University of California, Berkeley
BRIDGING THE GAP: ENHANCING EQUITABLE FIRST AND LAST MILE ACCESS TO THE BAY TRAILThe San Francisco Bay Trail spans over 350 miles of walking and cycling paths, serving as a vital component of the Bay Area’s active transportation network by promoting recreation, sustainable mobility...
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Assistant Research Engineer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
A Methodology to Evaluate Complete Streets Development in Small Towns: An Illustration from NevadaThis presentation will summarize efforts to develop a methodology to evaluate the potential benefits of Complete Streets (CSs) in small towns. It will include identifying key factors...
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Student, University of California, Davis
Can I Ride My E-Bike Here? Perhaps… But Please Consult a Lawyer - The rules of the road that govern the use of electric bicycles is a fundamental question that is relevant to not just e-bike riders, but also other travelers who interact with them. Many sources on the internet attempt...
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Research Data Analyst, Events and Operations Coordinator, University of California, Los Angeles
Analyzing the Evolving Behavior of Older U.S. Travelers in the 21st Century - The number and share of U.S. residents ages 60 and older has increased substantially since 2000, and both are projected to expand further in the years ahead. The mobility patterns of this growing cohort...
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Master of City Planning Graduate Student, University of California, Berkeley
The Future of Urban Paid Parking: Learning from Davis's Seven Year Debate - In an era of urgent climate action and housing crises across California, parking policy has emerged as a powerful lever for transforming cities. While parking pricing is widely recognized by transportation...
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PhD Student, University of California, Davis
Closing Gender Gaps in Transportation; Examining The Role of Bike-Friendly Urban Design - According to Ivan Illich, bikes are "tools of conviviality." Their beneficial aspects—greater accessibility compared to cars, improving energy efficiency in the transportation system, and affordability...
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PhD Student, University of California, Berkeley
Do Longer Commutes Lead to Depression? Evidence from a Longitudinal Study - A growing number of studies have investigated the relationship between commuting to work and mental health, usually with cross-sectional data. In these studies, lengthy commutes are typically associated with...
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PhD Student, University of California, Davis
Rural Microtransit Service to Replace Fixed Route Service: A Case Study of Yolobus BeeLine - This study aims to identify who rides rural microtransit and how changes in travel behaviour due to microtransit varies between rural and non-rural riders through a case study evaluation of...
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Researcher at SJSU Research Foundation, San José State University
Assessing Affordability and Equity in Northern California Transit-Oriented Development: A Typology-Based Spatial Analysis - Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a globally recognized urban planning strategy integrating public transportation with high-density, mixed-use developments...
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Postdoctoral researcher, University of California, Santa Cruz
Comparing Transportation Hub Built Environment and Social Variables as Auxiliary Data in Street Crime Prediction, a case study in San Jose, USAAccurate crime prediction is crucial for allocating police resources to reduce and prevent crime, particularly in large cities. Previous research...
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Masters Student in City Planning, University of California, Berkeley
Best Practices for Youth Engagement at OakDOT - In recent years, DOTs have increasingly shifted their main focus to safety improvements for people walking and bicycling in an effort to reduce traffic injuries and deaths, slow vehicle traffic, create liveable streets, increase neighborhood...
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Graduate student researcher, Phd student, University of California, Los Angeles
Connecting Lending Discrimination and Auto Ownership: A Los Angeles County case study - Financial accessibility is crucial for transportation equity, particularly in areas where systemic constraints exist. This study looks at the relationship between car ownership trends in Los Angeles...
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Graduate Student, UC Berkeley
A 30-Year Analysis of Neighborhood Change and and Transit Ridership in relation to Transit-Oriented Development Locally and at the state level, California is passing legislation to incentivize transit-oriented development (TOD) – dense housing development near transit stops...
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Masters Student in Geography, University of California, Davis
Closing Gender Gaps in Transportation; Examining The Role of Bike-Friendly Urban DesignAccording to Ivan Illich, bikes are "tools of conviviality." Their beneficial aspects—greater accessibility compared to cars, improving energy efficiency in the transportation system, and affordability...
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