Transportation

#1 in our “What can you do with an ABM?” series — TLDR: Real people use multiple modes of transport, and we need to understand this when planning transport. An Agent-Based Model (ABM) is the ideal tool for this. City Modelling Lab is all about simulating the transport choices of virtual people (the agents in agent-based modelling). These virtual people try to…

Since 2020, the City of Roanoke has received grants from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to create citywide traffic safety campaigns with the goal of raising awareness of Virginia laws and reducing dangerous driving behaviors. Alta has supported…

Another Expensive Electric Vehicle To Explore the Ocean’s Depths — This article is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by any third party. All product and company names are the registered trademarks of their original owners. Have you ever dreamed of exploring the ocean's depths, discovering hidden coves and marine life that few have seen? Consider…

The future of autonomous vehicles holds immense promise for transportation. They can enhance safety by minimizing human error, improve traffic flow and efficiency, provide mobility for all, transform logistics, and require adjustments in urban planning. Ethical, legal, and employment considerations must be addressed for a smooth transition. Introduction: The world…

The transportation sector is a vital component of our modern society, connecting people and facilitating the movement of goods. However, it is also a significant contributor to environmental challenges such as carbon emissions and resource depletion. The circular economy provides a transformative framework that intersects with transportation, offering innovative solutions…

Long-haul trucking traditionally involves drivers seeking the highest-paying individual loads, an approach aimed at maximizing their earnings. However, this strategy might not always yield the most profitable routes. …

Muni says 20 lines could gradually disappear starting this summer. It’s deja vu all over again. — When the pandemic struck and shut down much of San Francisco, the city’s transit agency cut 51 lines. Many have come back, but now the city is facing another crisis. Christina Tucker couldn’t be blamed for feeling deja vu all over again. The Tenderloin resident is a regular on the…

Data doesn’t tell the entire story. — I can’t figure out what they’re measuring, and after about a month I quit caring. Checking now it says I’m in the bottom 10% of Kansas drivers and the bottom 20% of drivers in all of the states they cover. One thing I’ve determined is that they deduct points for…

Contact: Kaitlin Scott, Planning Associate I, Alta Alta is working with the City of Santa Monica to improve older adults’ mobility, safety, and health by helping them walk, bicycle, and take transit more often. In collaboration with the City of Santa Monica, Alta launched the Active Aging Pilot Program in…