Identifying Travel Needs, Barriers, and Solutions

Access to affordable, reliable, safe, and convenient transportation resources is a fundamental determinant of well-being and social inclusion. Historically and currently disadvantaged population groups often face unique travel needs and barriers that can significantly impact their daily lives. This research project aims to investigate and address these challenges within these communities, ultimately contributing to improved access to essential services and enhanced quality of life. Specifically, the research team will use mixed methods to develop and test a novel survey instrument capable of quantifying travel needs and barriers across a population. The team will also provide insights into the needs and barriers faced by specific groups. The work will also involve producing policy-relevant insights that speak to the extent to which currently proposed transportation “solutions” including connected and automated vehicles, smart cities, and microtransit can be designed and deployed to address transportation equity goals.

• Record URL:
  • https://tbd.ctr.utexas.edu/research-product/identifying-travel-needs-barriers-and-solutions/

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $200,000.00
• Contract Numbers:

  69A3552344815

  69A3552348320

• 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:

  Center for Understanding Future of Travel Behavior and Demand

  University of Texas
  Austin, TX  United States 
• Project Managers:

  Bhat, Chandra

• Performing Organizations:

  University of Texas at Austin

  Austin, TX  United States  78712
• Principal Investigators:

  Karner, Alex

• Start Date: 20230901
• Expected Completion Date: 20250831
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Mobility; Quality of life; Surveys; Transportation disadvantaged persons; Transportation planning
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Society; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01948178
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Center for Understanding Future of Travel Behavior and Demand
• Contract Numbers: 69A3552344815, 69A3552348320
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Mar 8 2025 11:22AM