Mobility and Safety Needs Assessment. A Case Study of Northfield, VT
This project examines mobility and traffic safety issues in Northfield, Vermont, with a particular emphasis on underserved pedestrians and bicyclists. Through focus groups, surveys, and interviews with local residents and stakeholders, the study identifies key challenges and proposes short-term solutions, while also developing a long-term framework for integrating autonomous vehicles (AVs) to enhance transportation accessibility and safety. By aligning with US DOT priorities on equitable mobility and safety, the research aims to inform context-sensitive strategies and foster innovative transportation solutions tailored to rural communities. Data collected will support actionable recommendations and contribute to the body of knowledge on rural transportation systems.
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Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $44,000.00
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Contract Numbers:
69A3552348301
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Sponsor Organizations:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
130 Natural Resources Road
Amherst, MA United States 01003 - Performing Organizations: Northfield, VT United States 05663
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Principal Investigators:
Lyons, William
Tefe, Moses
- Start Date: 20240901
- Expected Completion Date: 20250831
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program
- Subprogram: University Transportation Centers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Autonomous vehicles; Bicycle safety; Mobility; Needs assessment; Pedestrian safety; Rural areas; Traffic safety
- Geographic Terms: Northfield (Vermont)
- Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01942789
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: New England University Transportation Center
- Contract Numbers: 69A3552348301
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Jan 18 2025 11:54AM