2025 PSR UTC Annual Congress: Full Schedule

12:30pm PDT

Innovations in Mobility, Infrastructure, and Environment

Monday March 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Alex Hickey, Sonoma State University
Exploring who is injured on e-bikes, what are their injuries, and how they are injured

Amelia Le, San José State University
Safety of micromobility transportation: What We Can – and Cannot – Learn from United States Emergency Department Records

Anya Robinson, University of California, Davis
Auto manufacturers’ non-market responses to vehicle CO2 standards

Daniel Byrd, University of California, Davis
Assessment of California MPO Travel Demand Forecasting Models

Dikshita Nitin Padte, University of Southern California
Collision Avoidance Systems in Trucks

Joyce Chen, University of California, Berkeley
Comparing Narratives between Autonomous Vehicles Related Crash and Uber Reported Crash through NLP Methods

Maha Ahmad, University of California, Davis
Service improvements on Capitol Corridor and impacts on ridership

Maha Shafaeen, University of California, Davis
Understanding underserved community households’ awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of ZEVs

Michael Montilla, University of California, Berkeley
Locating Public Charging Infrastructure, and EV Adoption in Urban Neighborhoods with Limited At-Home Parking

Ramiro Sanchez Castillo, California State University Long Beach
Optimizing Vortex Separation for Microplastic Removal from Freeway Runoff: Performance and Efficiency Analysis

Rita Farag, California State University Long Beach
Survey of Microplastics Abundance and Polymer Classification in Sweeping Materials and Runoff Debris from California Free Ways.

Sai Sampath Dangeti, University of California, Davis
Enhancing Surrogate Safety Measures for Active Transportation: A Multi-Metric Approach to Near-Miss Detection and Risk Assessment

Shams Tanvir, California State University Long Beach
Levelized Cost of Hydrogen Analysis for Port Drayage Fuel Cell Trucks: A Production to Dispensing Perspective

Trisha Ramadoss, University of California, Davis
Electric Vehicles & Household Fleets

Zhexian Li, University of Southern California
Predictive Control for Traffic Networks with Performance Guarantees

Ziad Yassine, University of California, Berkeley
Is Electric Vehicle Carsharing for Everyone? From Activity Patterns to User Retention

Speakers

Alex Hickey

Student, Sonoma State University

Exploring who is injured on e-bikes, what are their injuries, and how they are injured - An e-bike trade group estimates that e-bike sales in the United States quadrupled from around a quarter million in 2019 to over one million in 2022. With the proliferation of e-bikes in the United... Read More →

Amelia Le

Student, San José State University

Safety of micromobility transportation: What We Can – and Cannot – Learn from United States Emergency Department Records - Over the last several years, the use of micromobility devices for transportation (e.g. e-bikes, e-scooters, skateboards) has expanded around the world. This... Read More →

Anya Robinson

PhD Candidate, University of California, Davis

Auto manufacturers’ non-market responses to vehicle CO2 standards - Introduction Vehicle CO2 standards represent one of the clearest regulatory pathways to passenger vehicle decarbonization. In the United States (US), the most recent standard, proposed and finalized under the Biden... Read More →

Daniel Byrd

Student Researcher, UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies

Assessment of California MPO Travel Demand Forecasting Models - The goal of this project was to assess the capabilities of the travel demand forecasting models (TDMs) used by California’s metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) with respect to forecasting the increase in vehicle... Read More →

Dikshita Nitin Padte

Research Assistant/Student, University of Southern California

Collision Avoidance Systems in TrucksThe safety concern posed by heavy-duty truck crashes in the United States is evidenced by 5,936 fatalitiesin 2022, a 2% increase from 2021, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [1].In 2022, Class 8 Heavy-duty trucks accounted... Read More →

Joyce Chen

PhD Student, University of California, Berkeley

Comparing Narratives between Autonomous Vehicles Related Crash \and Uber Reported Crash through NLP Methods - As driverless automated driving systems (ADS) start to operate on public roads, there is an urgent need to understand how safely these systems are managing real-world traffic... Read More →

Maha Ahmad

PhD candidate, University of California, Davis

Service improvements on Capitol Corridor and impacts on ridershipPublic transit has undergone turbulent changes in the US. Between 2012 and 2018, bus ridership in the US declined 15% and rail ridership declined 3%, losses which are widespread and in contrast to trends observed in... Read More →

Maha Shafaeen

Graduate Student, University of California, Davis

Understanding underserved community households’ awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of ZEVs - California’s ambitious climate goals include various policies looking to promote zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) market growth and create an equitable transition. Underserved communities... Read More →

Michael Montilla

PhD Candidate, Graduate Student Researcher, University of California, Berkeley

Locating Public Charging Infrastructure, and EV Adoption in Urban Neighborhoods with Limited At-Home Parking - Most public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are privately owned, and cluster near destinations or along highways. These trends, coupled with the convenience of at-home... Read More →

Ramiro Sanchez Castillo

Student Research Assistant, CSULB

Optimizing Vortex Separation for Microplastic Removal from Freeway Runoff: Performance and Efficiency Analysis - Microplastic pollution is an emerging environmental problem that has been widely found in many environmental compartments. Microplastics are typically defined as particulate... Read More →

Rita Farag

undergraduate student research assistant, California State University Long Beach

Sai Sampath Dangeti

Graduate Student Researcher, University of California, Davis

Enhancing Surrogate Safety Measures for Active Transportation: A Multi-Metric Approach to Near-Miss Detection and Risk Assessment - As transportation systems professionals strive to provide more sustainable options of travel, there is a growing need to understand the safety risk of... Read More →

Shams Tanvir

Assistant Professor, California State University Long Beach

Levelized Cost of Hydrogen Analysis for Port Drayage Fuel Cell Trucks: A Production to Dispensing Perspective - Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) offer a viable pathway to decarbonize Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs). Particularly, port drayage trucks benefit significantly... Read More →

Trisha Ramadoss

PhD candidate, University of California, Davis

Electric Vehicles & Household Fleets - This work examines the relationship between electric vehicles (EVs) and conventional vehicles in households in the U.S. Using nationally representative data from the 2022 National Household Travel survey, we investigate several details about... Read More →

Zhexian Li

Graduate research assistant, University of Southern California

Predictive Control for Traffic Networks with Performance Guarantees - Increased sensing and actuation modalities have the potential to improve efficiency and resilience of urban traffic networks. The legacy control systems for ramp metering or traffic signal timing typically work... Read More →

Ziad Yassine

PhD Candidate, University of California, Berkeley

Is Electric Vehicle Carsharing for Everyone? From Activity Patterns to User Retention - This research explores the user dynamics of electric vehicle (EV) carsharing within underserved communities, focusing on BlueLA, a one-way station-based EV carsharing service in Los Angeles, California... Read More →

Monday March 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bauer Wurster Lobby

Poster Session

5:30pm PDT

Equity, Accessibility, and Community

Monday March 24, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Bauer Wurster Lobby

Edgar Arusei, University of California, Berkeley
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Equitable First and Last Mile Access to the Bay Train

Erin Slichter, University of California, Berkeley
Best Practices for Youth Engagement at OakDOT

Juliana Byzyka, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
A Methodology to Evaluate Complete Streets Development in Small Towns: An Illustration from Nevada

Lillian Cella, University of California, Davis
Can I Ride My E-Bike Here? Perhaps… But Please Consult a Lawyer

Matthew Liu, University of California, Davis
Rural Microtransit Service to Replace Fixed Route Service: A Case Study of Yolobus BeeLine

Michelle Baverman, University of California, Berkeley
A 30-Year Analysis of Neighborhood Change and and Transit Ridership in relation to Transit-Oriented Development

Morgan Cunneen-Franco, University of California, Berkeley
The Future of Urban Paid Parking: Learning from Davis's Seven Year Debate

Phoebe Chiu, University of California, Los Angeles
Analyzing the Evolving Behavior of Older U.S. Travelers in the 21st Century

Seyede Farzaneh Ehsani Oskooie, University of California, Davis
Sahar SadeghMalakAbadi, University of California, Davis
Closing Gender Gaps in Transportation; Examining The Role of Bike-Friendly Urban Design

Stephanie Nemet, San José State University
Assessing Affordability and Equity in Northern California Transit-Oriented Development: A Typology-Based Spatial Analysis

Tat Srisan, University of California, Los Angeles
Connecting Lending Discrimination and Auto Ownership: A Los Angeles County case study

Xiangyu Ren, 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, USA

Yage Liu, University of California, Berkeley
Do Longer Commutes Lead to Depression? Evidence from a Longitudinal Study

Yorangga Citra Arundati, University of California, Berkeley
Intergenerational Nexus: An Action Plan to Enhance Berkeley Public Realm for the Elderly

Speakers

Yorangga Citra Arundati

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... Read More →

Edgar Arusei

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... Read More →

Juliana Byzyka

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... Read More →

Lillian Cella

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... Read More →

Phoebe Chiu

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... Read More →

Morgan Cunneen-Franco

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... Read More →

Seyede Farzaneh Ehsani Oskooie

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... Read More →

Yage Liu

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... Read More →

Matthew Liu

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... Read More →

Stephanie Nemet

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... Read More →

Xiangyu Ren

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... Read More →

Erin Slichter

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... Read More →

Tat Srisan

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... Read More →

Michelle Baverman

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... Read More →

Sahar SadeghMalakAbadi

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... Read More →

Monday March 24, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Bauer Wurster Lobby

Poster Session