Utilizing the TrendLab+ scenario planning tool, the study assesses the short- and long-term impacts of these trends on vehicle miles traveled (VMT), transit usage, safety, and equity within the Portland region, providing insights to inform the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan update.
This white paper explores how housing subsidies can reduce driving by helping lower-income workers move closer to jobs and transit, improving access and cutting commute distances.
This white paper discusses the role of state and regional programs like REAP, SACOG’s Green Means Go, and MTC’s Priority Development Areas in supporting infill projects.
Berkeley’s Vision Zero Action Plan lays out a strategy to eliminate serious and fatal traffic crashes by 2028, using a data-driven, equity-focused approach to improve safety on the city’s highest-risk streets.
Traditional traffic models often miss current travel patterns. Our new method uses recent data to better estimate how much people drive, helping with SB 743 compliance.
This overview details the advantages of using location-based services (LBS) data over traditional travel demand models, outlines the methodology for calculating VMT, and offers definitions for key metrics segmented by trip purpose and residence classification.