Research Program

Behavioral Studies, Surveys and Experiments

Post-COVID19 Mobility

#COVID19 #Electrification #Sharing #Online shopping #Telecommute

California Panel Study of Emerging Transportation Trends

#Shared Mobility #Automation

This research will expand the current statewide panel study to investigate emerging trends in travel behavior, vehicle ownership, adoption of shared mobility and propensities towards the use of AVs.

The Pulse of the Nation on 3 Revolutions: Annual Investigation of Nationwide Mobility Trends

#Shared Mobility #Automation

The purposes of this nationwide annual survey are to investigate the rapid changes in the adoption and frequency of use of shared mobility services and their impacts on the use of other means of transportation among different groups of users.

Redesigning the Sidewalk at the Time of Micromobility

#Micromobility #Electrification

Behavioral Experiment to Simulate AV Impacts on Travel Patterns: The “Chauffeur” Experiment

#Shared Mobility #Automation

This project seeks to understand the changes in travel behaviors as the subjects adjust their travel and activities during the chauffeur week when, as in a self-driving vehicle, they are explicitly relieved of the driving task.

Travel Patterns of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) Drivers and Impacts on Transportation Demand

#Shared Mobility

This project will investigate the travel behavior and choices of TNC drivers and riders using recently-collected travel diary data.This project will investigate the travel behavior and choices of TNC drivers and riders using recently-collected travel diary data.

Investigating the Influence of Dockless Electric Bike Share on Travel, Behavior, Attitudes, Health, and Equity

#Shared Mobility #Electrification #Micromobility

The goal of this study is to examine the travel behavior and attitudes of users and non-users of SACOG’s new dockless electric-bike share system.

Can we Design SAV so People are More Willing to Ride-Pool?

#Shared Mobility #Automation

This research develops an online survey protocol to test potential SAV users’ willingness to ride-pool in a conventionally designed vehicle versus one with features aimed to mitigate risks and create benefits for pooling.

International Survey of Ridehailing Use and Shared Mobility in Four Metropolitan Areas of Developing Countries: Beijing, Mexico City, Mumbai and Sao Paolo

#Shared Mobility #International

This project aims to explore the factors affecting the adoption and frequency of ride-hailing service usages in growing metro areas of four selected developing countries.

Shared Transportation Services International Survey

#Shared Mobility #International

This project will launch a new data collection in US, Chile, Germany and the United Kingdom to investigate the adoption of new shared mobility solutions.

Micromobility Services in the US

#Micromobility

Travel Demand Modeling and Simulation Projects

Evaluation of the San Francisco Bay Area Second Rail Crossing

#Sharing #Rail

Evaluating the Impacts of Autonomous Delivery Robots (ADRs) on Pedestrians and Vehicle Traffic

#Automation #Deliveries #Electrification

Modeling Emissions Impacts of Automated Vehicle (AV) Deployment in California under Various Ownership Models

#Automation

This project evaluates potential future scenarios of deployment of light-duty connected and automated vehicles (CAV) on vehicle miles traveled (VMT), energy usage, and greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutant emissions in California.

Modeling 3 Revolutions Futures (in cooperation with Energy Futures)

#Automation #Electrification #Shared Mobility

This annual report develops scenarios of future global shifts in patterns, technologies and fuels, and estimate their impacts on costs and CO2 emissions.

AV Scenarios in the San Francisco Bay Area: Simulation of System-Level Travel Effect Using Agent-Based Demand and Supply Models in San Francisco Bay Area

#Automation

This project explores system-level travel effects under several automated vehicle scenarios using agent-based travel demand and supply models.

Electrifying TNCs (in cooperation with Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Center)

#Electrification #Shared Mobility

This study examines electric vehicle use in new mobility service fleets using novel datasets from both transportation network companies and charging service providers.

Surveys of Potential AV riders in UC Davis West Village Before and After the Introduction of an Autonomous Shuttle (in cooperation with China Center of Energy and Transportation)

#Automation #Shared Mobility

This before-and-after study surveys the public attitude, facilitators and barriers of an autonomous shutter's adoption, as well as potential market and influences of future AVs.

Car-Sharing and AV Testing in Dubai

#Automation #Electrification #Shared Mobility

This project focuses on the analysis of the mobility patterns in The Sustainable City (TSC), a sustainabilityinspired environmental-friendly community in Dubai (partially inspired by the UC Davis West Village), and the investigation of the market for an EV-carsharing program to be developed in the community and the travel behavior impacts of the deployment of a driverless shuttle.

Disruptive Transportation

#Shared Mobility

Ride-hailing services have experienced significant growth in adoption since the introduction of Uber, in 2009. Although business models to support the sharing of vehicles (e.g., carsharing) have been present in the United States for more than 15 years, their adoption has been somewhat limited to niche markets in dense, urban cities or college campuses.

Environmental, Economic, Equity Impacts and Policy Analysis

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Fuel-Aware Optimization for Multi-Modal Automated Vehicles

#AI #Automation

Understanding Knowledge Transfer in Transportation Policy: How Are Science and Technology Resources Used in Transportation Governance?

#Policy

3 Revolutions and Smart Cities: Exploring Future Potentials and Impacts on the Energy System

#Automation #Electrification #Shared Mobility #Connectivity

This research explores the impacts of the changes in the mobility ecosystem and travel demand provided by future potentials of a smarter city and transportation system.

Influence of Ridesharing Availability on Drunk-Driving Fatalities in Metropolitan Areas

#Shared Mobility #Safety

This study will update the 2016 national study, and expand our knowledge by identifying the association between Uber/Lyft deployment and drunk-driving fatality rates in US metropolitan areas, as well as other moderating effects.

Assessing the Potential for Microtransit Solutions to Complement Fixed-Route Transit Services

#Shared Mobility #Equity

This multi-part project studies a microtransit feasibility and conducts a paratransit efficiency assessment for a transit agency operating in California.

The Effects of Ride-Sharing Services on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

#Shared Mobility #Emissions

Ride-hailing services, which allow consumers to order and pay for rides through smart phone applications, have grown to a substantial proportion of the transportation market.

Transit Agency partnership with Ridehailing companies

#transit #ridehailing

In early 2016 the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority implemented a pilot program in partnership with Uber and United Taxi (a local company) to provide subsidized travel for trips to and from specified public transportation stops (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority).