Tag Archives: congestion mitigation

2-5.1: Advancing Social/Racial Equity and Congestion Relief: Understanding the Travel Needs of Marginalized Populations that Rely on Transportation Network Companies

ResearchBy Christina Van Allen March 1, 2023

Principal Investigator Susan Shaheen, Ph.D. Final Report (DOI) View Final Report TRID View TRID – 1885422 Policy Brief View Policy Brief Abstract Transportation network companies (TNCs) and microtransit are changing the way people travel by providing dynamic, on-demand mobility that can supplement public transit and personal-vehicle use. Early research suggests that TNCs can expand access…

3-6: Financial Incentives to Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled

ResearchBy Christina Van Allen May 18, 2022

Principal Investigator Carlos A. del Valle – González Final Report (DOI) Available Soon TRID Available Soon Policy Brief Available Soon RIP View RIP entry Abstract A way of mitigating congestion is the reduction of vehicle-miles traveled per capita (VMTpc). VMTpc serves as an indicator for resource allocation, budgeting, planning, policymaking, and decision making. The reduction…

2-9: Enhancing Equity and Access: Examining Gender Equity and Safety Perceptions For Females As Passengers and Drivers in Providing TNC/Taxi Rides, Pooled Rides, and Public Transit Linkages

ResearchBy Christina Van Allen May 18, 2022

Principal Investigator Susan Shaheen, Ph.D. Final Report (DOI) Available Soon TRID Available Soon Policy Brief Available Soon RIP View RIP entry Abstract Transportation network companies (TNCs) and microtransit services are changing the way people travel by providing dynamic, on-demand mobility that can supplement public transit and personal-vehicle use. Shared-ride services may offer congestion relief, particularly…