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A Multidimensional Analysis for Understanding Walking Habits in Older Adults Post-Pandemic

This study addresses a critical gap in the literature by offering a novel analytical lens to understanding walking behaviors among older adults in the post-pandemic era. The walking survey of older adults in the US population to be used in the proposed research was undertaken through the Foresight 50+ Consumer Omnibus panel survey, which constitutes […]

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The Reverse Side of Online Shopping: Examining Sociodemographic and Built-Environment Determinants of Delivery Returns

E-commerce growth has transformed retail, offering unparalleled convenience but causing a surge in product delivery returns. Industry reports show 30% of online purchases are returned, compared to 9% for brick-and-mortar stores, resulting in an $817 billion financial burden in 2022, with online retail accounting for a quarter. The impacts extend beyond finances, straining logistics and

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An Evaluation of the Long-Term Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Public Transportation Use

Public transportation has experienced rapid changes in ridership over the past several years, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous studies have focused on how health concerns and social distancing/lockdown measures during the pandemic resulted in the immediate decline in public transportation usage. For instance, in many cities within the US, transit ridership declined to a

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The Travel Behavior and Data (TBD) Hub

In an era characterized by transformative shifts in demographics, lifestyles, work patterns, technological advances, societal values, and climate and environmental conditions, decision-makers are now confronted with ever-increasing, multifaceted uncertainties. The TBD National Center has launched a flagship initiative, called the TBD Hub, to provide transportation decision-makers information and deep insights about the state of the

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A Dynamic Analysis of the Built Environment-Travel Behavior Relationship Using Three Activity-Travel Surveys in the Austin, Texas Region

The relationship between the built environment (BE) and travel behavior (TB) has long interested scholars and practitioners in transportation, urban planning and design, health, and other fields. The proposed research aims to advance knowledge of the BE-TB relationship by taking a dynamic analysis approach. The study will pool three activity-travel surveys (1998, 2007, and 2017)

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Identifying Targets for Electric Vehicle Industry Improvement

Electric vehicle (EV) sales have increased dramatically over the last several years. While Tesla has a growing network of Supercharging stations, owners of the newer, more luxurious EVs cannot necessarily use these charging facilities and are only able to consistently access public charging stations. In general, the public perceives the Supercharger network as more reliable

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Identifying Travel Needs, Barriers, and Solutions

Access to affordable, reliable, safe, and convenient transportation resources is a fundamental determinant of well-being and social inclusion. Historically and currently disadvantaged population groups often face unique travel needs and barriers that can significantly impact their daily lives. This research project aims to investigate and address these challenges within these communities, ultimately contributing to improved

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Enhanced Network Models for Multimodal Resiliency

This project will develop next-generation multimodal network resilience models.  We will examine the performance of networked transportation systems in disrupted conditions using field data, generate mathematical models to describe system performance and user behavior, and develop mitigation strategies based on this model.  This project is distinguished from previous efforts in this space by explicitly considering

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Teleworking to Play or Playing to Telework? A Latent Segmentation Approach to Exploring the Relationship Between Telework and Nonwork Travel

Technology has evolved at a tremendous pace over the past decade, permeating into our everyday existence and affecting literally every aspect of our lives. Our activity-travel choices have been no exception in this regard, as we make continuous and joint decisions about which activities we can and want to undertake (either in-person or virtually). Add

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