TREC research addresses complex transportation problems by drawing on multiple disciplines, including engineering, planning, economics and design, from across the Portland State University campus. Use the search box at right to search for a specific project.
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Research Highlights
NCHRP 08-164: Institutional Integration of Active Transportation
Jennifer Dill
John MacArthur , Nathan McNeil
The objective of this research is to provide a guide for state departments of transportation (DOTs) to better integrate active transportation into the institution’s plans, policies, and processes. The guide will also include a capability maturity model (CMM) to help agencies assess their readiness for improvements. The team is led by Dr. Jennifer Dill at the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University (PSU), along with Nathan McNeil and John MacArthur. Par...
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Taxing Shared Micromobility: Assessing The Global Landscape Of Fees And Taxes And Their Implications For Cities, Riders, And Operators
John MacArthur
Shared micromobility (including shared electric scooters and bikes provided by private companies) is one of the newest transportation options that has come to cities in the last several decades. A new report explores the different ways cities charge shared micromobility companies to operate, and how these funds are used.
In the newly released report, John MacArthur of Portland State University, Kevin Fang of Sonoma State University and Calvin Thigpen of Lime examine data from 120 cities in...
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