Agent-based modeling for assessment of coastal transportation network resiliency

This research examines how coastal regions face greater challenges during extreme weather events due to limited access to resources and infrastructure support. It investigates how current infrastructure planning strategies, especially those related to transportation, can unintentionally increase existing gaps in access to transportation. The goal is to develop an agent-based modeling (ABM) framework that captures the interaction between public agency decisions, infrastructure functionality, populations, and environmental stressors. This tool will enhance understanding of how various systems interact under stress and provide guidance for engineering and planning strategies. Ultimately, the project aims to support effective infrastructure solutions for the Houston area.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $40000
• Contract Numbers:

  CREATE UTC Contract Number 69A3552348330

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Coastal Research and Transportation Education (CREATE) University Transportation Center

  Texas State University
  San Marcos, TX  United States  78666

  Texas A&M University, College Station

  Zachry Department of Civil Engineering
  3136 TAMU
  College Station, TX  United States  77843-3136
• Managing Organizations:

  Coastal Research and Transportation Education (CREATE) University Transportation Center

  Texas State University
  San Marcos, TX  United States  78666
• Project Managers:

  Bruner, Britain

  Kulesza, Stacey

• Performing Organizations:

  Texas A&M University, College Station

  Zachry Department of Civil Engineering
  3136 TAMU
  College Station, TX  United States  77843-3136
• Principal Investigators:

  Nijafi, Amirali

• Start Date: 20240901
• Expected Completion Date: 20250831
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coasts; Disaster resilience; Environmental justice; Risk management; Transportation planning
• Subject Areas: Environment; Planning and Forecasting; Society; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01929383
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Coastal Research and Transportation Education (CREATE) University Transportation Center
• Contract Numbers: CREATE UTC Contract Number 69A3552348330
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Aug 31 2024 11:24AM