Emerging Technologies

From Perception to Policy: Measuring Road Driver Behavior and Public Support for Autonomous Truck Regulation

This project will investigate how human drivers respond when sharing the road with autonomous trucks, generating behavioral evidence to guide public policy, risk communication, and regulatory design for the safe and economically beneficial deployment of freight automation. Truck automation is projected to deliver major efficiency and safety gains to the United States economy by addressing […]

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Examining Heterogeneity in Public Attitudes Toward Shared Autonomous Vehicles by User Experience

The rapid development of autonomous driving (also called self-driving or driverless) technologies is transforming the landscape of urban mobility. As a byproduct of autonomous vehicles, the emerging Shared Autonomous Vehicles (SAVs) are increasingly positioned at the intersection of economic viability and competitiveness, time savings and productivity, technological innovation, and transport policy. SAVs are fleet-operated, fully

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Understanding Household Vehicle Fleet Evolution

The composition of the U.S. vehicle fleet is changing rapidly in response to emerging technologies, evolving consumer preferences, and shifting prices. Larger vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, with SUVs and trucks representing nearly ¾ of new vehicle sales in 2024. At the same time, consumers are choosing more fuel-efficient vehicles to reduce their operating costs.

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Evolution of Mode Choice: Examining the Relationship Between Telecommuting and Transit Use

This project aims to quantify the impacts of telecommuting on transit use. Data for this analysis is derived from the 2019 and 2023 editions of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) household travel survey and a joint model of telecommuting and transit use frequency is estimated to understand the nature of the relationship in the

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Michigan Mobility Metrics (M3): An Outcome-Focused, Multi-Year Survey Deployment and Data Collection Effort

Transportation modes, technologies, and the broader context within which people travel have evolved rapidly over the last decade. Examples of such changes include the introduction of: new/emerging modes like ridesharing and micromobility, electric and automated vehicle technologies, information and communication devices; and the increase in remote and hybrid work due to COVID-19. It is critical

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