Virtual Reality as a Tool to Enhance Public Involvement Process

This project explores the use of Virtual Reality (VR) as a public involvement tool in transportation planning, offering an immersive experience to engage communities in proposed project designs. By comparing traditional visualizations (e.g., maps, 2D renderings), 3D videos, and VR immersion, the study aims to assess the effectiveness of VR in communicating complex design elements to the public. The research involves developing a VR simulation of a double roundabout in Bristol, Virginia, enabling participants to experience and provide feedback on the design from the perspectives of drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Ultimately, the project will produce a guidance document to aid the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in implementing VR for future public involvement efforts.

Language

  • English

Project

  • Status: Active
  • Contract Numbers:

    69A3552348303

  • Sponsor Organizations:

    Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Regional Transportation Equity Research Center

    Morgan State University
    Baltimore, MD  United States 

    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

    University Transportation Centers Program
    Department of Transportation
    Washington, DC  United States  20590
  • Managing Organizations:

    Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Regional Transportation Equity Research Center

    Morgan State University
    Baltimore, MD  United States 
  • Performing Organizations:

    University of Virginia, Charlottesville

    Center for Transportation Studies
    P.O. Box 400742, Thornton Hall, D228
    Charlottesville, VA  United States  22903
  • Principal Investigators:

    Chen, Donna

  • Start Date: 20240901
  • Expected Completion Date: 20250901
  • Actual Completion Date: 0
  • USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01935551
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Regional Transportation Equity Research Center
  • Contract Numbers: 69A3552348303
  • Files: UTC, RIP
  • Created Date: Oct 30 2024 3:36PM