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      <title>Statewide Multimodal Destination Access Methods and Demographic Analysis</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2725639</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) does not currently have a consistent, statewide method to evaluate destination access—whether people can reliably and affordably reach essential destinations such as employment, education, health care, and key services. While agency performance measures and analyses focus primarily on infrastructure conditions and system mobility, they do not answer whether investments are improving people’s ability to access what they need for daily life. Without a standardized destination access methodology, ODOT lacks a clear, data-driven basis for monitoring progress, understanding structural access gaps, or using access outcomes to inform investment decisions. 
OBJECTIVES: (1) Establish a standardized, agency-wide methodology for multimodal destination access analysis. ODOT currently performs destination access analysis on an ad hoc basis and does not have a consistent, documented method for statewide or cross-program use. This project will develop and test a unified approach that can be used across business lines for performance reporting, planning, and investment decision-making. (2) Integrate user profile analysis to identify which populations face transportation access gaps—and to what extent. This research will move beyond single-variable demographic assumptions and instead use data-informed definitions of at-risk populations to better understand who experiences structural access barriers and why. (3) Develop a tool for viewing destination accessibility metrics. The tool can be used to view accessibility by mode and destination type by region. The combination of transportation and land use data will enable planners to understand existing accessibility conditions and needs in specific areas.  This tool would be usable for the ODOT Capital Investment Plan (CIP), local transportation system plans, and other programs where access measures offer utility. 
This research fulfills a need for a destination access methodology that supports ODOT policy, planning, and prioritization. With the results of this research, ODOT will be able to answer critical questions about how the transportation system is serving residents. Access metrics can play a critical role in vehicle miles of travel (VMT) per capita and emissions reduction strategies by informing staff on which areas have feasible multimodal access. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:48:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Evaluating Cross-Slope Safety Impacts on Freeways in Georgia</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2717526</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The main objective of this proposed project is to quantify the relationship between freeway cross-slopes and grades and crashes during wet-weather conditions. Given the study’s focus on evaluating the safety impacts of cross-slopes, the analysis will concentrate on tangent freeway segments, as these are more representative of basic freeway sections and are subject to consistent cross-slope design guidance. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:02:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Zero- and Reduced-Fare Transit Policy and Post-Pandemic Recovery: A Multi-Agency Analysis of Ridership, Service Supply, and Access</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2697838</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Despite growing interest in fare reduction as a policy lever, rigorous comparative evidence on its effects, particularly in the post-pandemic context, remains limited. In Virginia some 40 transit agencies eliminated fares for some period of time during the COVID pandemic, leading the Department of Rail and Public Transportation to ask how fare reduction or fare elimination have affected ridership, operations, and access for system users. This research addresses that question by developing a structured analytical framework and applying it to a sample of transit agencies in which Virginia properties are heavily represented. Using longitudinal data spanning years before and after the pandemic “lockdown”, the research compares agencies that adopted zero- and reduced-fare policies or means-tested fare-free programs against matched fare-collecting agencies. The analysis addresses three interrelated outcomes: ridership recovery trajectories, changes in service supply and scheduled speeds and headways, and shifts in access to employment and key destinations. For a representative subset of agencies, the study also conducts a network-level analysis of access to employment using Remix, a transit planning and scheduling software tool, for a selected set of agencies that represent a range of system sizes. Findings are intended to provide evidence-based guidance for Virginia transit agencies and other stakeholders considering fare policy as a tool for ridership recovery and service quality and performance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:37:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Governance of Multimodal Planning: Examining Transit Corridor Planning Strategies in California</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2696845</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This project will evaluate sub-regional corridor-scale multimodal planning processes in California that aim to improve multi-modal access and mobility for reaching desired destinations (e.g. homes and residences). Research has demonstrated that transit and active transport use can be enhanced through coordinated planning of facilities and services on a corridor and/or travel network basis, especially when also coordinated with land use strategies. With some new and ambitious corridor/mobility-hub planning efforts currently underway in California, now is a good time to evaluate what makes them succeed or fail. Although the potential benefits from such strategies have been shown to be substantial, corridor-plus-station area planning faces considerable challenges, many of which concern the challenges of institutional coordination. Yet scant research has examined governance challenges of multimodal planning in California. This research project will address this neglected yet critical topic through case study analysis of selected current and past sub-regional corridor planning efforts in California. Through public documents analysis and interviews with stakeholders, the project will examine and compare the selected planning processes in relation to: stakeholders involved; goals, objectives, and operational measures established; planning and analytical processes/procedures pursued; stakeholder interests and concerns; policies, programs, and projects adopted and funded for implementing the objectives; and outcomes achieved (including measurable impacts for mode choice, VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled), and access and mobility to desired destinations by mode). The project will identify best practices and obstacles and pitfalls for effective corridor planning and consider how the state government can support multimodal corridor planning, as these plans support the transformation of the transportation networks they cover by improving access to transportation modes and increasing travel mobility to desired destinations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:01:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Assessing Healthcare Transportation Access in a Rural Vermont Community</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2640183</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Rural regions often face limited transportation infrastructure, few mobility options, and population characteristics that can reduce access to healthcare. In Orange County, Vermont, many residents, including older adults and individuals with health or financial challenges, struggle to reach medical appointments due to a lack of transit services and the absence of sidewalks or bike lanes. These conditions create obstacles to receiving timely care and increase safety risks for people who must travel in environments that do not support their needs.

This project uses a community based participatory research approach to engage residents, healthcare providers, and transportation partners in identifying local travel challenges. The study will combine interviews, focus groups, community forums, surveys, and regional data to document transportation barriers and locate gaps in the current network. The findings will support recommendations that reflect community priorities and will guide efforts to improve safe travel to healthcare facilities for rural Vermonters.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:06:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mitigating Functional Impediments to Accessing Public Transportation for Older Adults</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2636142</link>
      <description><![CDATA[As individuals age, they often experience changes in physical, sensory, and cognitive functioning that can affect their ability to access and use public transit safely, independently, and confidently. While some older adults reduce their trip-making or rely on family members and caregivers for transportation, many continue to use demand-responsive transportation (DRT) and/or complementary Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit services to maintain mobility and independence. Transit accessibility efforts have focused primarily on compliance with ADA. Although ADA requirements remain fundamental, older adults may experience a broader range of age-related functional impediments that are not addressed through traditional accessibility approaches. These impediments may include anxiety, balance limitations, cognitive changes, fatigue, hearing loss, reduced vision, muscle weakness, pain, and diminished dexterity. These functional impediments can affect how older adults navigate transit facilities, access information, board and alight vehicles, interact with technology, and complete trips. Research is needed to support public transportation agencies in understanding these barriers.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research is to develop an accessibility assessment framework that public transportation agencies can use to identify, prioritize, and mitigate barriers associated with age-related functional impediments affecting older adults’ use of public transportation systems and services.

RESEARCH PLAN: The TCRP is seeking proposals on how best to achieve the research objective. Proposers are expected to describe research plans that can realistically be accomplished within the constraints of available funds and subaward time. Proposals must present the proposers' current thinking in sufficient detail to demonstrate their understanding of the issues and the soundness of their approach to meeting the research objective. The research, at a minimum, shall: (1) Conduct a review of research, policies, standards, and current practices related to transit accessibility, universal design, customer engagement, and transportation systems access for older adults experiencing functional impediments. (2) Engage stakeholders representing public transportation providers, older adults, accessibility practitioners, and subject matter experts. (3) Conduct surveys of older adults, transit agencies, and subject matter experts including architects, industrial and rehabilitation engineers, occupational therapists, and accessibility specialists to identify barriers, needs, challenges, and promising practices. (4) Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies, practices, technologies, designs, operational approaches, and customer service interventions that can mitigate functional impediments and improve accessibility for older adults. (5) Evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility, implementation considerations, costs, benefits, and potential challenges associated with each strategy.
(6) Develop an accessibility assessment framework that enables public transportation agencies to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and address barriers affecting older adults with age-related functional impediments. The framework should be applicable to transit facilities, stops and stations, vehicles, passenger information systems, digital technologies, fare payment systems, and transportation services, including fixed-route, demand-responsive, and complementary paratransit services.
The resulting framework should be designed to support public transportation agencies in assessing existing facilities, vehicles, technologies, and services, as well as informing future infrastructure investments, facility renovations, vehicle procurements, rehabilitation projects, technology deployments, and service planning decisions.

The research plan will describe appropriate deliverables that include the following (which also represent key project milestones). (1) An amplified research plan that responds to comments provided by the project panel at the subawardee selection meeting. (2) 
An interim report and panel meeting. The interim report should include the analyses and results of completed tasks, a plan for the remaining tasks, and a detailed outline of the final research product(s). The interim report should be submitted, and the panel meeting should occur after the expenditure of 40 to 50 percent of the project budget.
(3) Final deliverables should include (a) conduct of research report documenting the full scope of the research; (b) accessibility assessment framework; (c) a technical memorandum titled “Implementation of Research Findings and Products” (see IV); and (d) a presentation slide deck summarizing the research findings, recommendations, and implementation considerations for use in webinars and other technology-transfer activities. Note: Following receipt of the draft final deliverables, the remaining 3 months shall be for TCRP review and comment and for the research agency preparation of the final deliverables.

IMPORTANT: (1) The brochure Information and Instructions for Preparing Proposals for the Transportation Research Board’s Cooperative Research Programs includes extensive guidance on the preparation of acceptable proposals for submission to CRP. Revisions to these instructions are highlighted in yellow within that document. (2) Proposals will be rejected if any of the proposed research team members work for organizations represented on the project panel. The panel roster for this project can be found here. Proposers may not contact panel members directly; this roster is provided solely for the purpose of avoiding potential conflicts of interest. (3) The text of the final deliverable is expected to be publication ready when it is submitted. It is strongly recommended that the research team include the expertise of a technical editor as early in the project timeline as possible. See Appendix F of the Procedural Manual for Subawardees Conducting Research in the Transportation Research Board’s Cooperative Research Program for technical editing standards expected in final deliverables. (4) The required technical memorandum titled “Implementation of Research Findings and Products” should (a) provide recommendations on how to best put the research findings/products into practice; (b) identify possible institutions that might take leadership in applying the research findings/products; (c) identify issues affecting potential implementation of the findings/products and recommend possible actions to address these issues; and (d) recommend methods of identifying and measuring the impacts associated with implementation of the findings/products. Implementation of these recommendations is not part of the research project and, if warranted, details of these actions will be developed and implemented in future efforts. (5) The National Academies have an ethical and legal obligation to provide proper attribution whenever material from other sources is included in its reports, online postings, and other publications and products. TRB will review all Cooperative Research Programs draft final deliverables using the software iThenticate for potential plagiarism. If plagiarized text appears in the draft final deliverable, the research team will be required to make revisions and the opportunity to submit future proposals may be affected.

Proposals must be uploaded via this link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/079mcnixn9fuv9oj431y 
Proposals are due not later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 8/31/2026.
This is a firm deadline, and extensions are not granted. In order to be considered for award, the agency's proposal must be in our offices not later than the deadline shown, or the proposal will be rejected.

General Notes: (1) Regarding non-discrimination practices and policies, proposers are required to comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations (including without limitation, federal civil rights laws, regulations, and requirements) and follow applicable federal guidance, except as the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing. Without limitation of the foregoing, proposers agree to prohibit discrimination as prescribed by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (2) The essential features required in a proposal for research are detailed in the current brochure entitled "Information and Instructions for Preparing Proposals". Proposals must be prepared according to this document, and attention is directed specifically to Section IV for mandatory requirements. Proposals that do not conform with these requirements will be rejected. (3) The total funds available are made known in the project statement, and line items of the budget are examined to determine the reasonableness of the allocation of funds to the various tasks. If the proposed total cost exceeds the funds available, the proposal is rejected. (4) All proposals become the property of the Transportation Research Board. Final disposition will be made according to the policies thereof, including the right to reject all proposals.
(5) Potential proposers should understand that follow-on activities for this project may be carried out through either a contract amendment modifying the scope of work with additional time and funds, or through a new contract (via sole source, full, or restrictive competition).
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:45:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Legal Aspects of Airport Programs. Topic 18-01. Legal Responsibilities Arising Out of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Air Carrier Access Act</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2625813</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) ensure the rights and accommodations of individuals with disabilities in the United States. The ADA provides a comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities, including in employment, public accommodations, and transportation. The ACAA addresses the rights of passengers with disabilities in air travel and requires airlines to accommodate the needs of these individuals. Airlines and airports play critical roles in implementing these laws. Airlines are responsible for ensuring that their services, from booking to boarding, are accessible, while airports must provide accessible facilities. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) also have regulatory authority over air travel, including consumer protections, safety, and operational standards. While FAA's primary focus is on safety and efficiency of the national airspace system, it plays a supporting role in ensuring compliance with accessibility standards through various policies and guidance. It includes collaboration with the DOT, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and other agencies to ensure that regulations and guidance related to disability accommodations are upheld. However, the intersection of the ADA and ACAA can create challenges, as the ADA covers public spaces such as airport terminals, and the ACAA governs the treatment of passengers by airlines within the airport terminal. The objective of this research is to examine the legal obligations for airports and airlines arising out of the ADA and the ACAA, including accommodations for visible and invisible physical and mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:04:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://rip.trb.org/View/2625813</guid>
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      <title>Evaluating Method 2 Horizontal Curvature in Freeway Work Zones: Safety, Suitability, and Alternatives</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2608464</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In freeway design, Method 5 is the standard approach for determining horizontal curvature on high-speed highways, while Method 2 is intended for low-speed urban facilities where higher side friction values are acceptable. However, in Utah, Method 2 has been implemented in high-speed freeway work zones through Alternative Technical Concepts
(ATCs), most notably on the I-15 Technology Corridor project. Post-construction crash records revealed truck overturning incidents and other safety concerns, raising questions about the suitability of Method 2 in high-speed environments.

While Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has already developed a five-year statewide database of work zones containing crash data (AASHTOWare Safety) and project details (Masterworks), this database does not distinguish between projects that used Method 2 horizontal curvature versus standard lane-shift tapers (Method 5). Without this distinction, UDOT lacks the ability to directly assess whether Method 2 increases crash severity, particularly for heavy vehicles, in comparison to established design practices. This gap in knowledge is critical given the safety implications for drivers and workers in high-speed freeway work zones, as well as the need to guide ATC approvals on future Design-Build projects.

This research is needed to provide UDOT with a data-driven evaluation of Method 2’s risks, safety impacts, and design suitability in freeway work zones. Findings will clarify whether Method 2 should remain an acceptable option and under what conditions it might be safely applied.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:12:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://rip.trb.org/View/2608464</guid>
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      <title>Freeway Corridor Economic Impact</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2606590</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The aim of this research is to provide a framework to better estimate the impacts of freeway corridor alternative projects by also considering mode, scale, land uses, community engagement practices and environmental impacts.

A planning-level evaluation tool will be developed to objectively estimate the economic impacts of alternatives considered for a freeway redesign. The tool will operationalize findings from the preceding research in terms of the three key elements of economic value: mobility benefits, developable land opportunity, and environmental impacts.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:21:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://rip.trb.org/View/2606590</guid>
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      <title>Investigation of Vulnerable Road User Fatalities and Serious Injuries on Freeways</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2601433</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Although pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users are not “supposed” to be present on freeways and other high-speed limited access roadways, a substantial proportion of all vulnerable road user (VRU) crashes occur in these environments. Due to high speeds, casualty severity is often high, resulting
in many deaths and severe, life-changing injuries. These events heavily burden victims, families, and medical insurance programs funded by employers and taxpayers.

Spot-checks of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Bicyclist and Pedestrian Crash Map and findings from research in other states indicate these casualties involve wide-ranging circumstances. A few examples include individuals attempting to cross a freeway or other high-speed limited-access roadway at grade, drivers walking to find help with a disabled vehicle, on-the-job incidents involving road workers and first responders, and crashes involving unhoused people who camp on the right-of-way.

This action-focused project will conduct a thorough review of previous research on freeway/expressway VRU casualties, develop a typology of non-overlapping categories that can be used to analyze them, compile the North Carolina VRU casualty data for freeways and other highspeed limited access roadways, review crash narratives to verify that they occurred on such a roadway (and not, for example, on the arterial level of a freeway overpass), manually assign each fatality and serious injury to one of the categories in the typology, prepare maps that illustrate their location and nature, and identify both locationally-specific and statewide actions that can be taken by NCDOT and other agencies to reduce the frequency and severity of VRU crashes on high-speed limited access roadways.​]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:57:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://rip.trb.org/View/2601433</guid>
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      <title>SPR-5018: Connected Freeway and Signalized Corridor Pilot: C-V2X Technologies Deployment for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency in Indiana</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2590602</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This project will deliver a field-tested pilot deployment of C-V2X technologies along two critical corridors in Columbus, Indiana, supported by vehicle demonstrations and real-world data collection. By integrating physical and virtual roadside units, developing Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) based CAV applications such as trucking ecoapproach and departure and extended green functionality, emergency vehicle pre-emption, and validating Rampcast for freeway ramps, the study will generate actionable insights for Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) on deployment strategies, performance metrics, and scalability. A Purdue-led multidisciplinary team will carry out the proposed work in collaboration with INDOT and industry partners. Outcomes will inform statewide infrastructure planning and accelerate Indiana’s readiness for CAV technologies.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:00:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://rip.trb.org/View/2590602</guid>
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      <title>Synthesis of Information Related to Transit Practices. Topic SB-48. Wayfinding Strategies for Improved Access to Transit Centers</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2576267</link>
      <description><![CDATA[As transit agencies seek to improve access and navigation across their systems, effective wayfinding has emerged as a critical factor in enhancing multimodal connectivity. Many agencies are implementing signage, digital tools, and real-time information systems to better guide riders on how to navigate to and from transit centers. However, these strategies (both visual controls and physical controls such as roadway and site design) vary widely among agencies, with no universal standards governing how wayfinding should be designed or deployed.

Effective wayfinding enhances the transit experience by helping users—especially those navigating first- and last-mile connections by biking, walking, or using shared micromobility—easily identify routes, access points, and multimodal facilities. Clear signage and navigation tools improve transit usability, support increased ridership, and foster multimodal integration by guiding riders to amenities such as bike parking, micromobility stations, and pedestrian pathways. Wayfinding also improves accessibility for people with disabilities and others seeking more intuitive station access. With a wide range of current practices in place, there is an opportunity to document how transit agencies are implementing effective wayfinding strategies to support seamless multimodal connectivity.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this synthesis is to document current transit agency practices in developing and implementing wayfinding systems that support multimodal station access. This includes signage, maps, digital wayfinding tools, and real-time information for cyclists, pedestrians, and other micromobility users. The synthesis will highlight agency strategies, partnerships, challenges, and lessons learned to provide a broader understanding of current practices in this field.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:08:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Installed Wrong-Way Driving Countermeasures on Florida Freeways and Arterials</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2563982</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of wrong way driving countermeasures currently mandated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on freeways and arterials. The study will assess whether the mandated wrong-way driving (WWD) countermeasures have an impact on the number of WWD incidents and WWD crashes occurring on state highway system roadways. The effectiveness of the countermeasures will be measured by the number and extent of WWD incidents, and WWD crashes reduced due to their installation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:21:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Missouri Work Zone Speed Study</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2548661</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This project will assess speeds driven by motorists in Missouri freeway work zones, including not only average speeds but also levels of work zone speed compliance and noncompliance. The research team will perform a literature review and conduct field work to collect and measure work zone speed data. This project will help improve work zones by providing Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) with data to help inform decisions regarding how to focus work zone speed enforcement efforts.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:40:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Developing Regional Integration for Vital Experiences by Strengthening Mobility, Access, and Regional Transit (DRIVE-SMART)</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2526754</link>
      <description><![CDATA[DRIVE-SMART addresses transportation challenges in rural West Alabama by developing an integrated transportation network that connects rural residents to Tuscaloosa City, a hub for education, employment, healthcare, and shopping. Currently, multiple providers—including demand-responsive services, private microtransit, and transit operators—operate independently, leading to inefficiencies and service gaps. These issues are exacerbated by operational, financial, and regulatory barriers, preventing inter-jurisdictional travel and leaving rural residents with limited and often costly transportation options. DRIVE-SMART seeks to implement 4Cs – Connected, Coordinated, Comprehensive, and Collaborative to create a seamless, integrated transportation system in West Alabama. The project will evaluate the barriers to coordination, engage stakeholders such as transit providers and local governments, and develop a blueprint for system integration by conducting a series of focus group meetings. The project will also assess the technology needs for the new integrated and coordinated transportation system in West Alabama.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:16:39 GMT</pubDate>
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