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
E-bike Incentives Programs Study
John MacArthur
The University of Washington and Portland State University will partner to research how e-bike incentive programs change travel choices and their related greenhouse gas emissions using funding from City of Portland PCEF (Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund), WSDOT, and PacTrans.
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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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