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
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Contract Numbers:
69A3552348303
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Sponsor Organizations:
Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Regional Transportation Equity Research Center
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD United StatesOffice 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
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Public participation; Transportation planning; Virtual reality; Visualization
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Planning and Forecasting; Transportation (General);
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