Planning in Spanish
As communities become increasingly diverse, it is essential that planning processes are inclusive. Read about an immersive Spanish-first approach used for this recently developed Community Based Transportation Plan.
Reclaiming a Concrete Desert
Learn how the once-touted largest single surface parking lot, now known as SDSU Mission Valley, is being reimagined. The new design is all about reducing the need for cars, improving mobility, and creating a vibrant, walkable, and bikeable environment for the local community to enjoy.
Quantifying VMT Reduction
How can transportation agencies reduce overall vehicle miles traveled and still generate revenue? In a recent study, we evaluated the impact of making transit free of charge compared to implementing a VMT tax and whether the costs for travelers is equitable.
Equity & Infrastructure Improvements
It’s not always clear which community members and roadway users are likely to benefit from large-scale infrastructure investments. Learn how activity-based models can help.
Leveraging Oregon Metro’s TSMO Strategy to Advance Regional Equity
Recipient of a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award” from the National Operations Center of Excellence, read how Oregon Metro developed a first-of-its-kind transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) strategy that focuses on the importance of evaluating the needs of an entire community.
Travel Access as a Key to Equitable Planning
Analyzing travel accessibility measures how well current transportation networks connect us to destinations and exposes potential modal or equity limitations that may be causing difficulties for some users or geographic areas. Therefore, it serves as an important tool in effective planning. Learn more and explore our travel access video.
